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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• Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung-Hwa Foreword by Master Liang, Shou-Yu Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing-MingChapter 1. General Concepts 1-1. Introduction1-2. Qin Na Categories and Theory1-3. Different Levels of Qin Na Techniques1-4. Qin Na and Health1-5. Differences between Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na1-6. About This BookChapter 2. Basic Taiji Theory 2-1. Introduction 27 2-2. The Three Different Fighting Ranges and Circles2-3. The Thirteen Postures2-4. Yi, Qi, and ActionChapter 3. Qin Na in Peng, Lu, Ji, and An 3-1. Introduction3-2. Qin Na in Peng3-3. Qin Na in Lu3-4. Qin Na in Ji3-5. Qin Na in AnChapter 4. Qin Na in Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao 4-1. Introduction4-2. Qin Na in Cai4-3. Qin Na in Lie4-4. Qin Na in Zhou4-5. Qin Na in KaoChapter 5: Qin Na Applications in Taijiquan Postures 5-1. Introduction5-2. Hand Forms for Cavity Press5-3. Qin Na and Cavity Press in Taiji PosturesChapter 6. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands 6-1. Introduction6-2. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing HandsChapter 7. ConclusionAcknowledgementsAppendix A: Names of Qin Na TechniquesAppendix B: Translation of Thirty-Seven PosturesAppendix C: Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndexAbout 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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• Foreword by Grandmaster Li, Mao-Ching Foreword by Grandmaster Jou, Tsung-Hwa Foreword by Master Liang, Shou-Yu Preface by Dr. Yang, Jwing-MingChapter 1. General Concepts 1-1. Introduction1-2. Qin Na Categories and Theory1-3. Different Levels of Qin Na Techniques1-4. Qin Na and Health1-5. Differences between Shaolin Qin Na and Taiji Qin Na1-6. About This BookChapter 2. Basic Taiji Theory 2-1. Introduction 27 2-2. The Three Different Fighting Ranges and Circles2-3. The Thirteen Postures2-4. Yi, Qi, and ActionChapter 3. Qin Na in Peng, Lu, Ji, and An 3-1. Introduction3-2. Qin Na in Peng3-3. Qin Na in Lu3-4. Qin Na in Ji3-5. Qin Na in AnChapter 4. Qin Na in Cai, Lie, Zhou, and Kao 4-1. Introduction4-2. Qin Na in Cai4-3. Qin Na in Lie4-4. Qin Na in Zhou4-5. Qin Na in KaoChapter 5: Qin Na Applications in Taijiquan Postures 5-1. Introduction5-2. Hand Forms for Cavity Press5-3. Qin Na and Cavity Press in Taiji PosturesChapter 6. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing Hands 6-1. Introduction6-2. Qin Na in Taiji Pushing HandsChapter 7. ConclusionAcknowledgementsAppendix A: Names of Qin Na TechniquesAppendix B: Translation of Thirty-Seven PosturesAppendix C: Translation and Glossary of Chinese TermsIndexAbout the Author