Tai Chi Ball Qigong

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment.At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu.After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.David W. Grantham began his martial art training at the age of twenty-four, studying Liuhebafaquan under the tutelage of instructor David Zucker. Mr. Zucker studied under the late Master John Chung Li. He also trained in a fighting form taught only to advanced students. After training for one year with Mr. Zucker, Mr. Grantham was encouraged to further his knowledge of Chinese martial arts and was recommended to attend Yang's Martial Arts Association headquarters in Boston. He joined YMAA and started training under the Shaolin curriculum. Over the years of training at the school and attending seminars abroad, Mr. Grantham expanded his studies to include taijiquan and qigong.David Grantham currently holds Certificates as Coach Instructor and Chin Na Instructor and teaches at the Hunterdon Wellness Center in Clinton, New Jersey. David Grantham resides in Hunterdon County, New Jersey with his wife and two children.

• ForewordPrefaceHow To Use This Book Chapter 1: General Qigong Theory 1.1 Introduction1.2 What is Qi and What is Qigong?1.3 Categories of Qigong1.4 Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li1.5 Qigong and Health1.6 Qigong and LongevityChapter 2: Qigong Training Theory and Procedures2.1 Introduction2.2 Five RegulatingsChapter 3: General Introduction to Taiji Ball Qigong3.1 Introduction3.2 History of Taiji Ball Qigong3.3 Taiji Ball Qigong and Health3.4 Taiji Ball Qigong and Martial ArtsChapter 4: Theory of Taiji Ball Qigong4.1 Introduction4.2 What is Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong?4.3 Theory of Physical Conditioning4.4 Theory of Inner Qi’s Cultivation4.5 Martial Grand Qi Circulation4.6 Other Benefits4.7 ConclusionsChapter 5: Taiji Ball Qigong Training5.1 Introduction5.2 Taiji Ball Qigong Training Contents and Procedures5.3 Warm-Up5.4 Internal Training –Breathing Exercises5.5 External Training –Fundamental Stances5.6 External Training –ExercisesChapter 6: Applications of Taiji Ball Qigong6.1 Introduction6.2 Self-Practice6.3 Train with Partners6.4 Advanced Taiji Ball TrainingConclusionAppendix A: Translations and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndexAbout the Author