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PublisherShambhala Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100834804123
ISBN-139780834804128
eBay Product ID (ePID)572026
Product Key Features
Book TitleArt of Chinese Swordsmanship : Manual of Taiji Jian
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
TopicFencing, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Eastern
IllustratorYes
GenrePhilosophy, Sports & Recreation
AuthorZhang Yun
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight21.7 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN97-047624
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal796.86/0951
SynopsisMost Westerners are familiar with Taiji Quan (often spelled T'ai Chi Ch'uan), the graceful, dancelike exercise movements practiced by the Chinese to promote health and longevity. However, many do not realize that Taiji is also a martial art, and that it includes practice with weapons, including the ancient sword called jian . As with Taiji Quan, the practice ofTaiji Jian is based on Chinese yin-yang, five-elements, and Daoist philosophical concepts, and combines meditation, martial, and healing arts. The Art of Chinese Swordsmanship is the first complete English-language introduction to Taiji Jian. It describes the history of jian swordsmanship, its fundamental principles, and its essential form of thirty-two postures, including a thorough discussion of both internal and external components. Written by a master who has practiced the sword form for twenty-five years, it will allow interested Westerners to study and practice this rewarding path to physical and mental well-being.
LC Classification NumberGV1100.7.A2Z53 1998
