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This revised edition of our best selling beginner Tai Chi Chuan book includes a new and modern easy-to-follow layout. Every tai chi movement is presented in 2-4 large photographs with clear instructions, followed by key points to help you learn properly.Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 24 Posture is one of today’s most popular tai chi forms. Once learned, it can be performed in only six minutes. If you are learning tai chi in a school, a fitness club, a community or recreation center, or even the local park, this is the tai chi form you are likely to encounter. The martial arts applications for each posture are shown so you can understand that every movement has a purpose.Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 48 Posture is a popular tai chi form practiced by those who want a longer, more challenging sequence. Once learned, it can be performed in only twelve minutes. The forty-eight posture form is often the next form a student studies after learning the twenty-four posture form.Here’s what is inside this book:Theory to help you understand tai chi’s important tai chi conceptsWarm up exercises for safe and proper tai chi practiceFundamentals so your tai chi movements will be easy and naturalFoot diagrams so you will know what direction to faceThe complete Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 24 Posture form, step-by-stepMartial applications for each movement of the 24 posture formThe complete Simplified Tai Chi Chuan 48 Posture form, step-by-stepNo matter your age, tai chi chuan is a wonderful way to improve your health and well-being.

A COMPLETE TRAINING GUIDE FOR BEGINNER TO ADVANCEDPacked with over nine hundred photographs, this comprehensive text offers theory, martial applications, sequences, Qigong exercises, weapon training, and is an indispensable resource for those serious about Chinese martial arts.•Translation of Ancient Baguazhang Documents•Baguazhang Turning and Spinning Qigong•Basic Training Hands, Feet, Posture, Stepping•Basic Training Two Person Routines•Body Conditioning with Weights and Poles•Body Conditioning Two Person Routines•Eight Palms Sequence and Martial Applications•Eight Palms Sequence Two-Person Fighting Set•Swimming Body Sequence and Martial Applications•Bagua Deer Hook Sword Sequence and Martial ApplicationsIndisputably the most comprehensive book on Baguazhang in the English language.

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Xingyiquan (Hsing I Chuan) is one of the best known Chinese internal martial arts.Xingyi means "Shape Mind", and Quan means "Fist" or "Style". The name derives from the style's imitation of the movements and inner characteristics of twelve animals. The style was created by Marshal Yeuh Fei, a famous general of the Chinese Song Dynasty.The practice of Xingyiquan, like Taijiquan, improves Qi circulation in the body and maintains health. In addition, the training builds up an abundant level of internal Qi so that both the physical body and the mental body can be strengthened.This book presents traditional Xingyiquan training, including two sequences with many of their martial applications, and the famous fighting set "An Shen Pao". The most unique part of this book is the discussion of Xingyiquan theories and principles, drawn from many of the ancient poems and songs. Understanding these will greatly speed your training.Deepen your Understanding for Great Xingyi.Inspiration and Advice for a Lifetime of Practice.For All Levels of Experience.