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Move beyond the healing aspects of taiji and explore its martial side. You'll learn fast and explosive forms, as well as the slow-moving form that promotes the balance, coordination and timing needed for any fighting art. You'll also learn to augment your store of qi and channel it effectively in life-threatening situations. For academic study only.


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Erle Montaigue was the first Westerner to be granted the degree of "Master" in taijiquan and dim-mak. In 1995 Erle was invited to study with Liang Shih-kan, the leader and "keeper" of the now almost extinct forerunner to taijiquan, the Wutan Shan System of Boxing, thus becoming the only Westerner and one of a handful of people to be taught the nine qi-disruptive methods. He serves as head of the World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA), which has schools in more than 30 countries. He is highly regarded internationally as one of the leading instructors of the internal martial arts, including taijiquan

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  • Paperback: 186 pages
  • Publisher: Paladin Press (September 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0873648463
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873648462
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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The word gigong (ch'ikung in those texts using the old Wade-Giles system of translating Chinese into English) literary means "internal work." Read the first page
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static qigong, weighted turn, turn your right toes, moving qigong, taijiquan form, attacking arm, previous posture, internal arts, last exhalation, internal martial art, right palm, left palm, slow form
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Brush Knee, Twist Step, Single Whip, Lift Hands, Left Foot Forward, Stork Spreads Wings, Yang Use, Chang Yiu-chun, Hit Tiger, Yin Use, Golden Cock Stands, High Pat, Tan Pien, Yang Cheng-fu, Slant Flying
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 15, 2003
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I definately recommend this book to both TaiChi and ChiGung pratictioners. It is packed with smart and useful information. The forms are well explained. The relations between the forms and healing as well as martial application are clear and concise. The pictures, although not worth publication in National Geographics, are explanatory.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, January 4, 2002
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This is the best book on Yang Cheng Fu form I've ever seen. Includes detailed pictures and excellent descriptions of the postures and transitions from one posture to another. The martial applications of the form are included in Michael Babins chapter.
You can actually learn the form from this book!!!
Oh... One more thing...The editorial review about fast and explosive forms that you'll learn... Not in this book.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed description of tai chi postures and applications, February 15, 1999
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Must more in depth then most books. Describes health benefits of each posture as well as detailed descriptions. Reenforces the importance of standing meditation.
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Good written instructions and lousy photos combine to limit the usefulness of this book. I think a personal instructor or at the minimum is necessary to impart this knowledge... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Power Taiji by Erle Montaigue
Power Taiji should be purchased and used by every person who has a sincere interest in taiji and qigong. Read more
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