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Taiji Jian 32-Posture Sword Form

Name: Taiji Jian 32-Posture Sword Form
Brand: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
SKU: 9781848190115
Price: 48.99 AUD
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JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERSISBN: 9781848190115

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By James Drewe
Imprint: SINGING DRAGON
Release Date: April 16, 2009
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 254 x 181 mm
Weight: 670 g
Pages: 224

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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.

Introduction.; 1. Chinese Weapons.; 2. The Jian.; 3. A Brief History of the Jian; 4. Blade Construction.; 5. Parts of the Jian; 6. The Balance of the Sword.; 7. Holding the Sword.; 8. Performing Taiji & Taiji Sword; 9. Two-Person Sword Routines.; 10. Traditional & Modern.; 11. The Sword Metaphysically.; 12. Intention.; 13. Development of the 32-Posture Form.; 14. The 13 Applications.; 15. Sword Strokes.; 16. Stances.; 17. Footwork Techniques.; 18. Leg Movements.; 19. The 32-Posture Sword Form in Competition.; 20. Music for the 32-Posture.; 21. The Sword-Fingers.; 22. Definitions of Terms Used.; 23. The 32-Posture Taiji Sword Form.; 24. Footprint Map of the Form.; 25. Breakdown of the Form.; 26. Beyond the Basics.; Acknowledgements.

James Drewe is one of the most sucessful and well organised tai chi teachers I have ever met and this is reflected in the quality of the book.

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