Basics Of Taiji Quan

Taiji Quan is one of the major Chinese martial arts(Wushu). It is used for life enhancement,health building and combat. It calls for an uncluttered mind and complete concentration; soft, slow, smooth and complete movements; and a clear distinction between force and yielding. Basics Of Taiji Quan offers an introduction to the origins and development of Taiji Quan, its major schools and their characteristics,and its technical methods and postures. Space is also devoted to the routines of the 24 simplified forms of Taiji Quan recommended by the Physical Culture and Sports Commission of the People´s Republic of China, with special emphasis on the points which merit attention in practising Taiji Quan. In addition, readers will have the help of more than 100 illustrations as they study and practise this ancient martial art form.

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The Mystery Of Longevity

The way to good health and longevity has always been an intriguing topic for all peoples.  In China the art of healthy living has evolved through thousands of years into a national tradition. An expert in traditional Chinese medicine from Sichuan Province, Liu Zhengcai has long been studying the art of longevity. This book, The Mystery Of Longevity, summarizes and expounds the secrets of Chinese centenarians over a period of several thousand years, such as conformity to nature, optimism,altruism, body-building exercises, methods for self-treatment, and food therapy.  Drawing on materials both ancient and modern,Liu Zhengcai has examined this field with commendable validity.

 

Essentials Of Chinese Wushu

The Wushu Research institute of China is an authoritative body for conducting Chinese Wushu research.  The book Essentials of Chinese Wushu was written by Wu Bin, Director of the Teaching and Research Section of the Institute, Li Xingdong, Wushu researcher,and Yu Guobao,Qigong researcher. The authors give a simple and clear introduction to the history and characteristic features of Chinese Wushu; its health-keeping effects and entertaining value, various schools and styles of Chinese boxing, and weapons, and Chinese Wushu´s morality, etiquette and competition rules. This book also introduces over 30 different schools of Chinese boxing and almost the same number of apparatus ,including short apparatus, long apparatus, hard apparatus, soft apparatus and hidden weapons used in ancient China. From the book, readers may gain a general understanding of Chinese Wushu, its history and its current state. Included in this book are some 70 pictures, from which readers can vividly see graceful postures of various kinds of Chinese boxing and Wushu apparatus.