Tàijí Jiàn 32-Posture Sword Form
Author | : James Drewe |
Publisher | : Singing Dragon |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2009-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781846428692 |
ISBN-13 | : 1846428696 |
Rating | : 4/5 (696 Downloads) |
Download or read book Tàijí Jiàn 32-Posture Sword Form written by James Drewe and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.