Baguazhang: Theory and Applications

Baguazhang: Theory and Applications - Paperback

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Baguazhang: Theory and Applications

Baguazhang: Theory and Applications - Paperback

by Shou-Yu Liang , Jwing-Ming Yang
$39.95
Sale price  $39.95 Regular price 

Book Overview

by Shou-Yu Liang (Author), Jwing-Ming Yang (Author)

A complete training guide for beginners and advanced practitioners of Baguazhang.

This revised edition includes a complete redesign with an emphasis on reader usability and modern Chinese typography.

Packed with over nine hundred photographs, this comprehensive text offers theory, martial applications, sequences, Qigong exercises, weapon training, and is an indispensable resource for those serious about Chinese martial arts.

  • Translation of ancient Baguazhang documents
  • Baguazhang Qigong
  • Basic Training
  • Body Conditioning
  • Eight Palms sequence and fighting set
  • Swimming Body sequence and martial applications
  • Bagua Deer Hook Sword sequence and martial applications

Author Biography

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California. Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts).

Number of Pages: 564
Dimensions: 1.3 x 9.3 x 7.5 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2008
ISBN9781594391132
Author Shou-Yu Liang , Jwing-Ming Yang
PublisherYMAA Publication Center
GenreSelf-help & personal development, Health & fitness, and Sports
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2008
Edition3
LanguageENG- English
Pages564
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Shou-Yu Liang
Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts).Tai D. Ngo is a two-time Internal Style U.S. Grand Champion and martial arts instructor. A student of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Master Liang, Mr. Ngo lives in Malden, MA, and he teaches at YMAA Boston.
About Jwing-Ming Yang
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang's writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides at his YMAA Retreat Center in Miranda, California.

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