Taiji Jian 32-Posture Sword Form [Paperback]

James Drewe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2008

The Sword Form is an important aspect of the popular Chinese martial art, Tàijíquan. The 32-Posture Sword Form, from the point of view of the physical movements only, is not complex, but there is a significant amount of other information, relating to the applications, that is open to interpretation.

Written by an experienced teacher of Tàijíquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques.

This book contains a wealth of information on Sword Form technique and is an ideal resource for students of martial arts, experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Tàijíquan.

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About the Author

James Drewe is a qualified teacher of Yang style Tàijíquan and has been practicing Taijiquan since 1975. He is Vice Chairman of the Longfei Taijiquan Association, member of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts (BCCMA) and Instructor member of the T'ai Chi Union for Great Britain (TCUGB).

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub (November 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848190115
• ISBN-13: 978-1848190115
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #516,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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