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Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts is considered by many to symbolise the strength of the Chinese and their pride in their history, and has long been regarded as an important element of Chinese culture and national identity. Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts comprehensively examines the development of Chinese martial arts in the context of history and politics, and highlights its role in nation building and identity construction over the past two centuries. This book explores how the development of Chinese martial arts was influenced by the ruling regimes’ political and military policies, as well as the social and economic environment. It also discusses the transformation of Chinese martial ...
A Study of Neijia Quan
Sun Lutang was a renowned martial arts master in the early 20th century who wrote extensively on various Chinese martial arts styles. His complete works, "A Study of Neiji Quan," includes his five books and essays. In "The Study of Xing Yi Boxing," Sun explores the basics of Xing Yi Quan and its relationship to traditional Chinese medicine. He also shares his personal experiences with the style and provides insights into its practical applications. In "The Study of Ba Gua Boxing," Sun delves into the principles and techniques of Ba Gua Zhang, a martial arts style known for its circular movements and unpredictable footwork. He emphasizes the importance of developing both internal and external...
Lesser-Known Tai Chi Lineages: Li, Wu, Sun, Xiong
Anyone who has studied taiji long enough to gain proficiency in the fundamental practices, probably has read enough to also grasp the general history and theory of the art. What we read influences our ideas about what the word “taiji” represents as a practice. For this reason, it is beneficial to look outside the mainstream writings to gain a broader view of the rich tradition taiji encompasses. A look at some of the lesser-known lineages can illustrate fascets of taiji that would have otherwise been overlooked or under appreciated. In the first chapter in this anthology, Wong Yuenming details the Li Family Taiji style as it developed from the teachings of Yang Luchan. Sources state that...
Chinese Martial Arts Training Manuals
Chinese martial arts masters of the past wrote secret training manuals as well as training manuals available to the general public, sometimes appearing themselves in the illustrations. These manuals are an invaluable source of information about China's martial arts past and the photographs and drawing which many of them contain provide a glimpse back in time to how Chinese martial arts was actually practiced by the masters of the past. This book introduces the rich literary and pictoral legacy of Chinese Martial Arts Training Manuals for the first time to the west.
A Study of Taijiquan
This extensively illustrated primer is the first English edition of Sun's classic 1919 book which explores both the theory and practice of the style, with emphasis on movements and postures. Tim Cartmell's translation provides both a standard by which practitioners can judge themselves and valuable information relevant to all versions of taijiquan. Tim Cartmell has done the American Taijiquan community a great service translating Sun Lutang's books into English.
Taijiquan style Wu - The Simplified Form
This book represents the detailed description of the simplified form of the Taijiquan style Wu. This form contains smaller quantity of movements in comparison with the Long form (Dajia), but keeps all features and characteristics of school. The simplified form has been developed by Taijiquan masters of Wu family and for the first time has been presented general public Wu Yinghua, a daughter well-known Wu Jianquan – founder of Taijiquan style Wu. Also in the book detail described philosophical aspects, the base techniques and martial application of Taijiquan. CONTENTS: Introduction Chapter 1 Philosophical aspects of applied art of Taijiquan Chapter 2 Ji Ben Fa (Basic Techniques) - Hand Form - Stances - Chui Fa (Punching Methods) - Tui Fa (Kicks) Chapter 3 The Simplified form Conclusion
Taijiquan - The Paired Techniques
This book is devoted to a detailed description of the Paired Techniques of the Taijiquan style Yang. Readers are presented with techniques such as: Tuishou - Pushing Hands, Duilian - The Pair Form, Fajin - methods of releasing the efforts. CONTENTS: Introduction Chapter 1 Tuishou - “Pushing Hands” - Position - Pushing with one hand - Pushing with both hands - Pushing hands on the site - Pushing hands with the movement - Three steeps forwards - two steps backwards - Three steeps forwards - three steps backwards - Da Lu - “Large Shifting” - Change of the hands method Chapter 2 Duilian - Pair form Chapter 3 Fajin - ways of releasing the efforts 1. Deflation of the force forward 2. Deflation of the force back 3. Deflation of the force forward with a twist to the side 4. Deflation of force forward with twisting upwards 5. Deflation of force with a twist up
Martial Arts Biographies
Martial Arts Biographies: An Annotated Bibliography lists hundreds of martial arts related biographies and autobiographies. Most of the entries are annotated, giving a synopsis of the relevant material in the book. Included are listings for martial artists of Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Ninjutsu, Tai Chi, and many other styles. Appendices list productive sources for new and used books, and contact information for major publishers of martial arts books. Martial Arts Biographies: An Annotated Bibliography is a useful resource for martial arts researchers, readers, book collectors, and libraries.
Taijiquan style Wu - The Long Form
The technique and features of practical application of Taijiquan style Wu is described in this ebook in detail and also the most known “Long form” of the school, also known as Dajia - Large Frame is presented. CONTENTS: Introduction Chapter 1. Philosophical aspects of applied art of Taijiquan Chapter 2. Ji Ben Fa (Basic Techniques) - Hand Form - Stances - Chui Fa (Punching Methods) - Tui Fa (Kicks) Chapter 3. Dajia - The Long form Conclusion
Taijiquan style Wu
It is recently believed that the art of Taijiquan lies in the slow forms with a constant speed and smooth transitions from one movement to another. However, in the classical schools of Taijiquan, after disciples acquire the Long Dajia form (Large Frame) well, consisting of a series of exaggerated slow movements, they begin the study of the secret section of the style, called Xiaojia (Small Frame) or Kuai Quan (Fast Fist). The «Fast Fist» is a “combat” way to fulfill the form, where all the movements are made at a different pace, fast forms change with smooth ones and all the methods have a pronounced applied nature. This book is devoted to a detailed description of the fast form of the Taijiquan style Wu - Kuai Quan. This form was practiced and taught to their disciples by such great masters of Taijiquan as Wu Jianquan and Ma Yueliang. CONTENTS: Introduction Chapter 1 Philosophical aspects of applied art of Taijiquan Chapter 2 Ji Ben Fa (Basic Techniques) - Hand Form - Stances - Chui Fa (Punching Methods) - Tui Fa (Kicks) Chapter 3 Kuai Quan - The “Fast fist” form Conclusion
