Product Description:
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The book includes Taijiquan in China today, essentials of Taijiquan, Taijiquan training and five Taijiquan forms chosen by the author, the world famous martial artist Li Deyin which are 81-step Taijiquan, simplified 24-step Taijiquan, competition 42-stip Taijiquan, Competition 42-step Taiji sword, and 32-step Taiji sword. With numbers of pictures.
About the Author:
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Professor Li Deyin has achieved an international following rooted in his family's commitment, stretching over 100 years, to popularizing martial arts. He taught at Beijing's Renmin University for 40 years and has been named one of the Top 100 Chinese Martial Arts Masters. He is both a qualified judge of martial arts at the international level and a renowned national-level physical education instructor in China. He currently acts as vice-chairman of the Beijing Wushu Association. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Content:
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Foreword
Chapter I. Taijiquan in China Today
A Popular Tradition
Taijiquan Coaching Centers in Beijing
Government Support
International Host
Chapter II. Four Generations of a Taijiquan Family
My Grandfather Li Yulin
My Uncle Li Tianji
My Taijiquan Career
Chapter III. Essentials of Taijiquan
Origins and Development
Meaning of the Name
Taijiquan and the Martial Arts
"Treatise on Taijiquan" and "Song of the 13 Methods"
Health Benefits
Chapter IV. Taijiquan Training
Key Points
Stages of Practice
Tips for Beginners
Chapter V. 81-Step Yang-Style Taijiquan
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 81-Step Yang-style Taijiquan
Movements and Illustrations of Yang-style Taijiquan
Chapter VI. 24-Step Taijiquan
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 24-Step Taijiquan
Movements and Illustrations of 24-Step Taijiquan
Chapter VII. 42-Step Taijiquan
Introduction
Technical Elements of 42-Step Taijiquan
Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taijiquan
Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taijiquan
Chapter VIII. 42-Step Taiji Sword
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 42-Step Taiji Sword
Movements and Illustrations of 42-Step Taiji Sword
Chapter IX. 32-Step Taiji Sword
Introduction
Names of the Movements of 32-Step Taiji Sword
Movements and Illustrations of 32-Step Taiji Sword
Chapter X. Why Study Taijiquan? A Global Perspective
Appendices
I. Note on Language
II. Contact Information
III. Books in English by Li Deyn's Uncle, Li Tianji
NO.:T2010081511
