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Index
Cover
Copyright
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: How to Learn and Practice Tai-ch
Chapter 1: Understanding the Structural Framework of the Body
The Spine
The Head
The Rib Cage
The Pelvic Girdle
The Shoulder Girdle
Chapter 2:Understanding the Primary Powers of the Universe
Attune the Body
Attune the Breath
Attune the Mind
Part II: The History the Origin and Development of of Tai-chi
Chapter 3:Exploring Legend and Confusion
Chapter 4: A Historical Overview of the Most Important Contributors
Chen Wang-ting and the Chen Family Martial Arts
Contributions of Wang Tsung-yu
Contributions of Yang Lu-chan and Wu Yu-hsiang
Contributions of Li Yi-yu
Hao Wei-ching and Sung Lu-tang
Chapter 5:The Development of Tai-chi— New Styles Emerge
Evolution of the Chen Family Style
The New Form
The Circular Form
The Old Form Survives
Birth of the Yang Style
Yang's Descendants Carry On
Yang Cheng-fu Develops the Modern Yang Style
Wu Chien-chuan Continues the Evolution of Tai-chi
Chapter 6: Development and Current Styles
The Art of Push Hands
Part III: The Condensed Form of Wu-Style Tai-chi
Chapter 7: Unique Features
Origins of the Style
Healing Power
Focus is on Internal Energy
Compact, Brisk Movements
Movements with Edges and Corners
Body is Kept in a Straight Line
Central Equilibrium is Maintained
Source of Movement is in Pelvis
Movements End Where They Begin
Spiritual Aspect is Accentuated
Postures Possess Flesh and Bone
Chapter 8: How to Practice Tai-chi
Standing in Stillness and Balance
Lift Spirit, Meditate with Heart
Key to the Directions
The 36 Postures of the Condensed Form of Wu-style Tai-chi
Section One
POSTURE 1: Grasping Sparrow's Tail
POSTURE 2: Single Whip
POSTURE 3: Slant Flying
POSTURE 4: Raise Hands, Step Forward
POSTURE 5: White Crane Spreads Wings
POSTURE 6: Brush Knee, Twist Step
POSTURE 7: Hands Pluck Pipa *
POSTURE 8: Step Forward and Intercept, Punch
POSTURE 9: Seal and Close
POSTURE 10: Embrace Tiger; Push Mountain
POSTURE 11: Fist Under Elbow
POSTURE 12: Backward Repulse Monkey
POSTURE 13: Pick Needle at Bottom of Sea
POSTURE 14: Fan Through Back
POSTURE 15: Cloud Hands
Section Two
POSTURE 16: High Pat on Horse
POSTURE 17: Right, Left Separate Foot
POSTURE 18: Turn Around, Kick
POSTURE 19: Trample and Punch
POSTURE 20: Turn Around, Raise Foot Twice
POSTURE 21: Retreat, Step on Tiger
POSTURE 22: Strike Ears with Fists
POSTURE 23: Turn Body, Kick with Toes, Kick with Heel
POSTURE 24: Wild Horse Splits Mane
POSTURE 25: Jade Lady Works at Shuttle
Section Three
POSTURE 26: Move Downward
POSTURE 27: Rooster Stands on One Leg
POSTURE 28: Hit Face with Palm
POSTURE 29: Turn Around Cross Hands, Sweep Lotus
POSTURE 30: Step Forward, Punch at Groin
POSTURE 31: Turn Around Seven Stars
POSTURE 32: Step Backward and Ride Tiger
POSTURE 33: Turn Around, Hit Face with Both Palms
POSTURE 34: Turn Feet, Sweep Lotus
POSTURE 35: Bend Bow to Shoot Tiger
POSTURE 36: Turn Body, Single Whip
Part IV: Eight Classic Works for Guiding Practice of Tai-Chi
1. Tai-chi Chuan Treatise
2. The Thirteen Positions (Long Chuan)
3. Chant of Tai-chi Chuan Push Hands
4. Chant of The Thirteen Positions
5. Essentials of Joint Hands
6. A Discourse on How to Practice Tai-chi Chuan
7. Six Key Elements of Practicing Tai-chi Chuan
8. Summary Ballad of the First Classic
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