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Using an interview format this book brings out the many different facets of the Nei Jia Quan the umbrella name for Tai Ji Quan Tai Chi Xing Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang Each teacher gives a sense of the history of their art its philosophical and spiritual underpinnings and their training philosophy giving students strategies for incorporating a wide range of approaches into their own studies Included is additional commentary on these traditions along with biographies of each of the teachers Nei Jia Quan also features interviews with Tim Cartmell Gabriel Chin Gail DerinKellog Bruce Kumar Frantizis Paul Gale Fong Ha William Lewis Luo De Xiu Allen Pittman James Wing Woo Tony Yang Zhao DaYuan and Albert Liu
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In this illuminating book prominent masters offer an informed inside view of the Chinese internal martial arts known collectively as nei jia quanthose practices that emphasize awareness of the spirit mind qi breath or energy flow and the use of relaxed leverage rather than brute force Drawing from enduring traditions practiced in China America Hong Kong Malaysia and Taiwan Nei Jia Quan features a wide range of perspectives on tai ji xing yi ba gua and others Each teacher gives a sense of the history of his or her art its philosophical and spiritual underpinnings and training techniques offering students simple strategies for incorporating a variety of approaches into their own studies Probing questions elicit thoughtful answers throughout giving the book the feeling of a personal conversation with the master Authoritative biographies and photographs both recent and historical provide additional insight into teachings of instructors such as Gabriel Chin Tim Cartmell Paul Gale Fong Ha Luo De Xiu Allen Pittman William Lewis Tony Yang Zhao Da Yuan Bruce Frantzis and others This revised completely updated edition profiles four new teachers with new photographs and artwork included
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This is the most complete book on the art of xing yi hsing Yi available It includes the complete xing yi history and lineage going back eight generations manuscripts handed down from famous practitioners Dai Long Bang and Li Neng Ran 16 health maintenance and power development exercises qigong chi kung exerices xing yi long spear power training exercises and more
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This is the most complete book on the art of xing yi hsing Yi available It includes the complete xing yi history and lineage going back eight generations manuscripts handed down from famous practitioners Dai Long Bang and Li Neng Ran 16 health maintenance and power development exercises qigong chi kung exerices xing yi long spear power training exercises and more
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This is the most complete book on the art of xing yi hsing Yi available It includes the complete xing yi history and lineage going back eight generations manuscripts handed down from famous practitioners Dai Long Bang and Li Neng Ran 16 health maintenance and power development exercises qigong chi kung exerices xing yi long spear power training exercises and more
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This book is an ancient secret Taoist scripture written down by a little known Taoist immortal Chinese woman named Madame Wei Hwa Tsunnbspin the 4th century CE Very few people have truely understood her teachings through the centuriesnbspThis translation introduces the knowledge contained in the scripture to the Western World The teachings contained herein will reveal mediation techniques that will lead to the rejuvenation of the soul Through dedicated persistent practice one can enjoy everlasting existence immortalitynbspThis book is a must read for anyone interested in studying various religions and researching the truth of life and death
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This is the most complete book on the art of xing yi hsing Yi available It includes the complete xing yi history and lineage going back eight generations manuscripts handed down from famous practitioners Dai Long Bang and Li Neng Ran 16 health maintenance and power development exercises qigong chi kung exerices xing yi long spear power training exercises and more
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This book is an ancient secret Taoist scripture written down by a little known Taoist immortal Chinese woman named Madame Wei Hwa Tsunnbspin the 4th century CE Very few people have truely understood her teachings through the centuriesnbspThis translation introduces the knowledge contained in the scripture to the Western World The teachings contained herein will reveal mediation techniques that will lead to the rejuvenation of the soul Through dedicated persistent practice one can enjoy everlasting existence immortalitynbspThis book is a must read for anyone interested in studying various religions and researching the truth of life and death
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Beyond the Barehand Form beyond the Qigong lies the elegant and effective Sword of Taijiquan Learn to extend your Qi enhance your art and refine your self This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercisesMore than just a howto this book also contains theory history and a complete guide to fundamentalsall essential to building a deep understanding of this art long considered to be the highest achievement in Taijiquan as well as the most popular of the Taiji weaponsStrengthen and relax your bodyCalm and focus your mindImprove your balanceDevelop proper Taiji breathingLearn the complete Sword Form and Taiji Sword QigongOver 400 photos with detailed instruction
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The Taoist yogic discipline of Ba Gua is an internal form of the ancient art of kung fuas are the much older tai chi and Xing I Ba Gua is the most arcane and yogic of three sister artstai chi and Xing I are the othersand is distinguished by serpentine turning and circling momvements and its own internal energy exercises Ba Gua Qi Gong
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This comprehensive guide explains the principles and practices essential for Bagua training
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Good condition This is the average used book that has all pages or leaves present but may include writing Book may be exlibrary with stamps and stickers 1
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Developing Jin provides a complete and progressive training regimen for increasing and refining chansijin also known as silkreeling power or coiling powerthe true power of the internal martial arts With stepbystep instructions and photographs experienced teacher Philip Starr walks readers through a variety of techniques designed to help practitioners feel and use jin in their martial arts training While much of the existing writing on jin relies on cryptic and mystical descriptions of internal power Starr takes a direct nononsense approach that addresses commonly held myths and identifies the real body mechanics behind this unusual power Useful for novices and advanced practitioners alike Developing Jin is a crucial addition to any serious martial artists libraryTable of Contents1Got Jin 2 How To Use This Book3Basic Conditioning Exercises4In The Beginning5Structure and Alignment6Training the Breath7The Nature Of Qi8Lets Get Engaged9Beginning With Stillness10The Breath Coiling Form11The Secret Of Tendon Power12Internal Coiling13Applying The Coiling Power14Putting It All Together15Training Routines For Coiling Power16 Three Become One17 Combative ApplicationsConclusion
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Find tips, reviews, and features on The Power of Internal Martial sold for 22.87 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
Originally published in 1998 this book has become a martial arts classic It provides detailed descriptions of the three main internal martial artstai chi taiji hsingi xingyi and ba gua pakuaand their substyles as well as how they differ from each other and from such external arts as karate tae kwon do and judo Each internal martial art is analyzed in terms of its fighting strategies and applications This revised edition includes 50 pages of additional material including a new chapter on martial arts and spiritualityThis was the first book to provide indepth information to Westerners about nei gung neijiaquan the sophisticated Taoist system developed in ancient China for working with chi in the body mind and spirit Chi helps build relaxed speed and power without the use of muscular tension or adrenaline surges This gives many internal martial artists a powerful edge over counterparts trained in external martial arts The book provides vivid details about Frantzis personal training odyssey in the martial arts including fascinating profiles of such renowned martial artists as Morehei Ueshiba founder of Aikido ba gua master Wang Shu Jin who emanated chi so powerfully that on cold days his students could warm their hands by standing near him and Liu Hung Chieh the legendary master of the internal martial arts and Taoist meditation who also had a complete knowledge of traditional Chinese medical theory The new edition demystifies the technique known as fa jin the storage and sudden discharge of energy without the use of muscular force one aspect of which is demonstrated on the front cover The new edition also adds a lengthy chapter on the spiritual development of a martial artist and describes how the internal martial arts are linked to Taoist meditation
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This books primary focus is on the detailed descriptions of the three main internal boxing methods Hsing I Ba Gua and Tai Chi as well as many substyles Indepth comparisons and analyses of the different arts in regard to their methods of movement principles and philosophies use of force and energy body mechanics and some practical applications are also described Frantzis also includes Personal Odyssey sections where he recounts many of his interesting encounters with famous martial arts masters This feature recalls Robert W Smiths Chinese Boxing Masters and Methods from a previous generation of martial arts books To make this book as accessible to beginners as possible there are five appendices covering the different styles of tai chi such as Yang Chen Wu Tung Hou and Sun a history of Ba Gua energy anatomy of the human body a summary of Mr Frantziss training and lineage a chapter on Chinese terminology and transliteration and an extensive glossary
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Tai Chi Baguazhang and The sold for 27.56 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
The Immortal amp the Angry BabyGeneral Qi Jiguang was coughing up blood near death in a field hospital when he received a visit from the Sage Lin Zhaoen The Sage performed a martial exorcism with explosions and a talisman to capture pirate ghosts who blamed General Qi for their deaths General Qi was completely healed The Sage then taught General Qi the Golden Elixir cementing a lifelong bondSage Lin claimed that he learned the Golden Elixir in secret nightvisits from the Immortal Zhang Sanfeng The Immortal was a theatrical character known for defeating twentyfour palace guards with thirtytwo moves while snoring like an earthquake and smelling of booze and vomitthirtytwo moves that General Qi wrote about and later became known as Tai Chi The dragonkiller Nezha cut his flesh from his bones and returned it to his parents He was done Or so it seemed until Nezhas secret father Taiyi descended from the sky and gave him a new body made of lotus flowers and the Golden Elixirmaking him invincibleNezha was Chinas most important herogodso important that caravan guards and rebels nicknamed Beijing Nezha City In 1900 thousands of Boxers possessed by Nezha died fighting foreign guns Blamed and ridiculed for this failure martial artists who practiced the dance of Nezha hid their history and gave their art a new nameBaguazhangThe reason you never heard these histories is so dark that few have dared to speak about it until now Completely new and meticulously researched Tai Chi Baguazhang and the Golden Elixir erases a hundred and twenty years of confusion and error to reveal the specific theatrical and religious origins of Chinese Internal Martial Arts
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The Iron Shirt practice is divided into three parts Iron Shirt I II and III Iron Shirt Chi Kung is the martial aspect of the Universal Tao system It develops internal power and structure and a wellconditioned body through simple techniques that build and store Chi The body becomes open and relaxed The joints are strengthened the muscles tendons and ligaments become soft and strong and the bones and bone marrow become strong and healthy Iron Shirt Chi Kung helps us to become rooted to the earth thereby keeping our body centered and balanced In the long run Iron Shirt offers a way of perfecting our inner selves allowing us to reach higher spiritual levels The grounding practice provides a firm rooting for the ascension of the spirit In the days before gunpowder Iron Shirt Chi Kung was one of the principle martial arts which built powerful bodies able to withstand hand to hand combat Even then however martial use was only one aspect of Iron Shirt and today its other aspects remain vitally significant for anyone seeking better health a sane mind and spiritual growth Iron Shirt refers to the fact that its unique system of breathing exercises which permanently pack concentrated air into the fascia connective tissues surrounding the vital organs make them close to impervious to injuries from accidents or blows We also learn how to root ourselves in the Earths ower and thus how to direct the Earths gravitational and healing power through our bone structure Iron Shirts strengthening of the organs is of special interest to athletes and performers for it teaches them how to increase the performance of the organs during sports speech singing dancing and playing music For the Taoist masters all this in turn lays the groundwork for higher spiritual work Every step of the way is made clear in the numerous line illustrations by Juan Li
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For centuries the internal martial traditions of Asia have produced individuals renowned for their skills in fighting healing and meditation Inspired by the authors personal training experiences this book reveals the stories and training methods of the old Masters as well as the current generationFocussing on the internal disciplines of different combat systems the book includes indepth conversations with esteemed Masters such as Dr Serge Augier and Master He Jing Han It encompasses the arts of China Japan India and South East Asia revealing the inner keys of systems such as Bagua Xingyi Ziranmen Taijiquan Iaido Muay Thai Sangha Pentjak Silat Kun Tao and the old Shaolin system and providing invaluable insights into the life of the Master and his or her role as spiritual practitioner of the art With commentary from the author and personal photographs of the Masters at work the book constitutes an intimate exploration of the philosophy and wisdom of the real esoteric warriorsExploring some of the rarest martial art forms from the mysterious practices of the Yamabushi priests to the potent healing and weapon skills of the Phoenix Eye Fist Grandmaster this book will fascinate practitioners and students of martial arts as well as anyone interested in Eastern philosophy
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