{"product_id":"taijiquan-theory-of-dr-yang-jwing-ming-2nd-ed-the-root-of-taijiquan-9781594399022","title":"Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming 2nd Ed: The Root of Taijiquan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfound - In Depth - Taijiquan Theory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the last seven centuries, many songs and poems have been composed about Taijiquan. These have played a major role in preserving the knowledge and wisdom of the masters, although in many cases, the identity of the authors and the dates of origin have been lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs lifelong pursuit, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has translated many of these documents and according to him, believes many are incomplete for reasons relating to: forgotten oral secrets, the original authors personal understanding being too narrowly focused, and many documents that have gone missing could help unify Taijiquan theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn response, his book \u003cem\u003eTaijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming\u003c\/em\u003e is an attempt to join the various theories on Taijiquan in one complete text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is structured with treaties, songs, and poems, followed by the original Chinese text and interpretations of the passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents include\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eRegulating the body, breath, mind, Qi \u0026amp; spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of Jin, pushing hands and sparring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTaijiquan's long range and short range fighting strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe relationship of Jin and Qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe unification of the internal Qi and external physical manifestations of Qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eBased upon my personal background and understanding, I have tried my best to compile the Taijiquan Theory and practice concepts in this book. I have attempted to make this effort as complete as possible\u003c\/em\u003e\". --Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition includes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdated \u003cem\u003epīnyīn\u003c\/em\u003e that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUpdated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/06\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594399022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 292\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.13h x 7.40w x 0.71d","brand":"Jwing-Ming Yang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42917293686965,"sku":"9781594399022","price":31.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_0dd1a8bf-b2b6-4995-8e39-701abee99f01.jpg?v=1687281744","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/taijiquan-theory-of-dr-yang-jwing-ming-2nd-ed-the-root-of-taijiquan-9781594399022","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}