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Author : 陳鑫
Publisher : INBI World
Page : 769 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9785986870083
Author : David Gaffney,Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781556433771
As Taijiquan has become increasingly popular, many people have inquired into its origins and development. Answers can be found in the Chen Style, the original method from Chen Village, Henan Province in the People's Republic of China. This book guides the reader through the historical development of the system, its philosophical roots, and through the intricacies of the various training methods of this unique form of Chiinese boxing. Legendary exploits of the Chen family are included to inspire today's practitioners.
Author : Mark Chen
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004-04-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 155643488X
Chen Family (or Chen Style) Taiji is the ancestor of all Taiji systems. Unlike many of the easy, meditative Taiji forms practiced in the West, Chen Style Taiji is a highly evolved martial art. Newcomers to the art will find useful information on how to identify a qualified instructor, while the martial arts theorist will find a thorough discussion concerning the origins and evolution of Taiji.
Author : Chen Bing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1714613240
Achieving the ideal balance between Yin (softness) and Yang (hardness) is a fundamental goal in the art of Taijiquan, enabling a return to the natural state of the practitioner's body and mind. Hardness is easy to practice, but softness is difficult to develop. Only through softness, however, can true hardness be found, and with it true power. The exercises which form the core of this book were developed over the last few years by Master Chen Bing, and they focus on the Yin aspect of Taiji, on softness and relaxation. Through diligent practice of these exercises, practitioners will develop an authentic Taiji practice and come to embody the essence of the art. In addition to these core exercises, Master Chen also sheds light on other fundamental Taiji practices, including Zhan Zhuang, Stepping, Reeling Silk, Fajin, and his short form "Chen style Taiji Harmony 13 Form", and guides the reader through some historical and theoretical aspects of Taijiquan. The book will serve as a perfect reference for all students and teachers of Taiji, particularly those in schools which follow Master Chen's teaching methods. Not only for those just starting on their Taiji journey, the book will also help all practitioners experienced enough to understand the need to focus on the most fundamental source of Taiji power - relaxation.
Author : Catherine Despeux
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004383456
In Taoism and Self Knowledge, Catherine Despeux develops a history of the "Chart for the Cultivation of Perfection" a text containing an array of meditative techniques for individual salvation and thunder rites. This chart was transmitted widely among Taoists in Quanzhen tradition.
Author : Michael DeMarco
Publisher : Via Media Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-19
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781893765085
When we think of martial arts in “old China,” we get visions of violent convulsions of dynastic change, devastating rebellions, civil wars, and banditry. Throughout the centuries there was a need for masters who possessed highly effective martial skills for positions in the military, protection services, and law enforcement. Out of this historical reality emerged a national treasure we call taijiquan. Chen-style taijiquan formulated during the days of military strategist Qi Jiguang (1528–1587), and its founder is considered to be militia battalion commander Chen Wangting (1600–1680). The art evolved. Its mystique remains fundamentally a true fighting art, including bare-handed forms and applications, plus an arsenal of weapons that includes the spear, straight sword, broadsword, and halberd. Then there are the associated training methods used to master this complete system, such as qigong, push-hands, and standing post. All of these practices are infused with knowledge associated with the physical and mental aspects of the human condition. Chen style encompasses a complete martial system. It has a deserved reputation for its combative efficiency, but also as a health-nurturing modality. The vastness of the Chen-style curriculum is way beyond the scope of most people to fully learn, so practitioners focus on what they can handle. Usually a solo routine is sufficient. Since all taiji styles stem from the original Chen family system, the Chens certainly share in the credit for taiji’s popularity in general, especially as an exercise purely for health benefits. Regardless of taiji style—be it Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun, Hao, or other—any serious taiji practitioner or scholar should have some understanding of the Chen family roots to get a vision of the whole tree. This two-volume anthology brings much of the rich heritage conveniently together for your reading. In this first volume, prepare yourself to sit at the feet of the main representatives of the Chen Village, including Chen Xiaowang, Chen Xiaoxing, and Wang Xi’an. Read rare text from Chen Xin, a member of the literati who expounded on the inner workings of Chen taiji by utilizing Daoist and traditional medical knowledge. In addition to the detailed history and penetrating philosophy you’ll find here, perhaps of greater importance are the clear explanations outlining each step in the learning process toward mastering Chen-style taiji. Only a very high-level teacher can understand what methods of instruction work best. Students don’t know; that’s why they should follow a teacher’s instructions as closely as possible. Chapters included here clarify what proper training entails and why much time and effort (gongfu) are necessary to gain results. As echoed among practitioners in taiji’s birthplace: “If you drink water from Chen Village, your feet know how to kick.” This two-volume edition brings you to the village for traditional instruction.
Author : Poul Andersen
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781684171040
The question of truth has never been more urgent than today, when the distortion of facts and the imposition of pseudo-realities in the service of the powerful have become the order of the day. In The Paradox of Being Poul Andersen addresses the concept of truth in Chinese Daoist philosophy and ritual. His approach is unapologetically universalist, and the book may be read as a call for a new way of studying Chinese culture, one that does not shy away from approaching “the other” in terms of an engagement with “our own” philosophical heritage. The basic Chinese word for truth is zhen, which means both true and real, and it bypasses the separation of the two ideas insisted on in much of the Western philosophical tradition. Through wide-ranging research into Daoist ritual, both in history and as it survives in the present day, Andersen shows that the concept of true reality that informs this tradition posits being as a paradox anchored in the inexistent Way (Dao). The preferred way of life suggested by this insight consists in seeking to be an exception to ordinary norms and rules of behavior which nonetheless engages what is common to us all.
Author : Andy James
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780861713523
An internationally renowned teacher of Qigong instructor introduces readerso the wisdom of the Shaolin Temple, where Buddhism and Taoism have blendednto interesting new forms and the martial arts were revolutionized. Original.
Author : Fu Zhongwen
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583946886
Your go-to illustrated guide to the practices, history, and philosophy of the popular Yang style of taijiquan Fu Zhongwen's classic guide offers the best documentation available of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fu’s many years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquan’s legendary founder. Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step, and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator Louis Swaim provides key insight into the text’s philosophical language and imagery, further elucidating the art’s cultural and historical foundations.
Author : Laozi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:670129765
Author : Wendan Li
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-31
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780824860691
Suitable for college and high school students and those learning on their own, this fully illustrated coursebook provides comprehensive instruction in the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. No previous knowledge of the language is required to follow the text or complete the lessons. The work covers three major areas: 1) descriptions of Chinese characters and their components, including stroke types, layout patterns, and indications of sound and meaning; 2) basic brush techniques; and 3) the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical underpinnings of Chinese calligraphy—all of which are crucial to understanding and appreciating this art form. Students practice brush writing as they progress from tracing to copying to free-hand writing. Model characters are marked to indicate meaning and stroke order, and well-known model phrases are shown in various script types, allowing students to practice different calligraphic styles. Beginners will find the author’s advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in writing brush strokes invaluable. Chinese Writing and Calligraphy will be welcomed by both students and instructors in need of an accessible text on learning the fundamentals of the art of writing Chinese characters.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental
ISBN : OCLC:216123130
Author : Xing Wang
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004429550
In Physiognomy in Ming China: Fortune and the Body, Xing Wang provides an extensive reading of the Ming (1368-1644 C. E.) texts of a well-known body divination technique ‘xiangshu’ (physiognomy), and investigates its unique ‘somatic cosmology’ in Ming religious and intellectual context.
Author : Ziming Chen
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798860677555
Chen Style Taijiquan, a martial art with roots in Chenjiagou village, Henan Province, has evolved over centuries into various styles and frames. This translation focuses on the "Small Frame" (Xiao Jia), a traditional practice method within the Chen Style system, as elucidated by Chen Ziming, a disciple of Chen Xin. What You'll Discover: Historical Context: Learn about the origins of Chen Style Taijiquan, created by Chen Wangting, and how it has evolved over three centuries into different styles, including Yang, Wu, and Sun. Introduction to "Small Frame": Understand the philosophy and techniques that make "Small Frame" unique, from reducing large circles to small ones to the concept of "no circles," the pinnacle of the art. Technical Insights: Dive deep into the intricacies of "Small Frame," including Body Method (Shen Fa), Hand Techniques (Shou Fa), Footwork (Bu Fa), and Strength Method (Jin Fa). Modern Practitioners: Get to know the contemporary torchbearers of "Small Frame," such as Chen Kezhong and Chen Boxiang. The "Bible of Martial Arts": Explore references from Chen Xin's "Illustrated Explanation to Chen Family Taijiquan," considered the definitive guide to Chen Style Taijiquan. Why This Translation Matters: This translation aims to bridge the gap between traditional wisdom and modern practice. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to Taijiquan, this work offers a comprehensive look into the "Small Frame" of Chen Style Taijiquan, a method that remains relatively unknown yet profoundly influential.
Author : Benjamin A. Elman
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674036475
In On Their Own Terms, Benjamin A. Elman offers a much-needed synthesis of early Chinese science during the Jesuit period (1600-1800) and the modern sciences as they evolved in China under Protestant influence (1840s-1900). By 1600 Europe was ahead of Asia in producing basic machines, such as clocks, levers, and pulleys, that would be necessary for the mechanization of agriculture and industry. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Elman shows, Europeans still sought from the Chinese their secrets of producing silk, fine textiles, and porcelain, as well as large-scale tea cultivation. Chinese literati borrowed in turn new algebraic notations of Hindu-Arabic origin, Tychonic cosmology, Euclidian geometry, and various computational advances. Since the middle of the nineteenth century, imperial reformers, early Republicans, Guomindang party cadres, and Chinese Communists have all prioritized science and technology. In this book, Elman gives a nuanced account of the ways in which native Chinese science evolved over four centuries, under the influence of both Jesuit and Protestant missionaries. In the end, he argues, the Chinese produced modern science on their own terms.