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.

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• ForewordPreface Chapter 1. General Introduction 1-1. Introduction1-2. Common Knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts1-3. General History of Taijiquan1-4. History of Yang Style Taijiquan1-5. Taijiquan and Health1-6. What is Taijiquan?1-7. Contents of Yang Style Taijiquan Practice1-8. How Do You Learn Taijiquan?1-9. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan ArtistChapter 2. Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan 2-1. Introduction2-2. Qi, Qigong, and Man2-3. Categories of Qigong2-4. Qigong Training Theory2-5. Qigong and TaijiquanChapter 3. Taijiquan Thirteen Postures (Eight Doors and Five Steppings) 3-1. Introduction3-2. Eight Doors3-3. Five SteppingsChapter 4. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan 4-1. Introduction4-2. How to Practice Taijiquan Sequence4-3. Postures and Taijiquan4-4. Fundamental Eight Stances4-5. Taiji Qigong4-6. Traditional Yang Style TaijiquanChapter 5. ConclusionAppendix A. Names of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan MovementsAppendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsAppendix C. Taijiquan Classical Yang Style DVDIndexAbout the Author

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.

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• ForewordPreface Chapter 1. General Introduction 1-1. Introduction1-2. Common Knowledge of Chinese Martial Arts1-3. General History of Taijiquan1-4. History of Yang Style Taijiquan1-5. Taijiquan and Health1-6. What is Taijiquan?1-7. Contents of Yang Style Taijiquan Practice1-8. How Do You Learn Taijiquan?1-9. Becoming a Proficient Taijiquan ArtistChapter 2. Qi, Qigong, and Taijiquan 2-1. Introduction2-2. Qi, Qigong, and Man2-3. Categories of Qigong2-4. Qigong Training Theory2-5. Qigong and TaijiquanChapter 3. Taijiquan Thirteen Postures (Eight Doors and Five Steppings) 3-1. Introduction3-2. Eight Doors3-3. Five SteppingsChapter 4. Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan 4-1. Introduction4-2. How to Practice Taijiquan Sequence4-3. Postures and Taijiquan4-4. Fundamental Eight Stances4-5. Taiji Qigong4-6. Traditional Yang Style TaijiquanChapter 5. ConclusionAppendix A. Names of Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan MovementsAppendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsAppendix C. Taijiquan Classical Yang Style DVDIndexAbout the Author