Classical T’ai Chi Sword (Tuttle Martial Arts)

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Learn the art of T’ai Chi swordsmanship with this illustrated martial arts book.

In T’ai Chi Ch’uan, exercising with a sword has developed into an important art. In accordance with the principles of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, the sword practice is an exercise for good health and meditation in motion as well as a method of self-defense. It promotes the development and the application of the inner energy ch’i. The study of the T’ai Chi sword is regarded as its own path which does not necessarily require the knowledge of the other forms of T’ai Chi. It offers a valuable source of concepts and new ideas for students of other martial arts, too, regardless of their backgrounds or current practice.

Classical T’ai Chi Sword presents a clearly illustrated introduction into the sword practice complete with photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions. This Tai Chi book is the first basic work on this subject covering all its important aspects.

Classical T’ai Chi Sword features:A Brief History of the Chinese SwordAspects of T’ai Chi SwordThe History of Tai Chi SwordThe Taoist BackgroundImportant Principles of Tai Chi ChuanPracticing Sword as an Exercise for Good HealthMeditation; Posture; How to MoveEnergy—Ch’i Development; The Movement of Energy by Practicing the Sword FormHolding the SwordThe Techniques in the Sword Form SequenceRemarks about Sword FightingIndividual and Partner Exercises with the SwordSteps to Learning—Difficulties Faced by Beginners in Practicing the SwordComparison of Sword FormsList of the Positions in the Sword FormThe Presentation of the Sword FormAnd more!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2003
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804834482
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804834483
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Martial Arts
Best Sellers Rank: #2,375,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #71 in Fencing (Books) #253 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #894 in Martial Arts (Books)
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