Andrew Austin
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- Verk
- 7
- Medlemmar
- 28
- Popularitet
- #471,397
- Betyg
- 2.0
- Recensioner
- 1
- ISBN
- 11
- Språk
- 3
After a brief introduction to this anicient art, the Beginner's Guide to Tai Chi explains the tai chi style illlustrated in this book-the 24-step Beijing short form-and tells you how to find a teacher, start your practice, and perform qigong, the art of 'quiet standing.' It then illustrates all the fundamental stances and hand positions that you will use during your tai chi practice. The full 24-step form comes next, fully illustrated and complemented with hints, tips, and advice on improving your techniques. A learning program then provides a structured week-by-week format that teaches the forms quiclky and accurately.
Clear, concise, and informative, the Beginner's Guide to Tai Chi will introduce you to all the benefits of this fascinating anicent practice.
Andrew Austin began his tai chi practice in 1990 and has been taught by many of its leading practitoners in both the U.K. and China. He has also studied at the Capital College of Physical Education in Beijing and at the Shaolin Temple.
Andrew has been teaching tai chi since 1992, and has taught several British champions. He himself has won several British tai chi competitions, and has been highly ranked both in the European and world scene.
In 1997, he co-founded the Zheng Dao Lo Martial Arts Academy in the U.K., where he is the Chief Technical director. In 2002, he was presented with a national award for his contribution to Chinese martial arts by the British National Martial Arts Association.
Practical self-assessments, advice on getting started, and how to find a qualified teacher.
The full 24-step Beijing short form, fully illustrated and packed with advice on improving your practice.
All the fundamental stances and hand positions.
Clear, easy-to-follow learning program.
Contents
Introduction
1 Origins of tai chi
What is tai chi?
Tai chi styles
Health
2 Getting started
Beginning your practice
Warming up
Qigong
3 Practice essentials
Fundamentals
Fundamentals: Stances 1 and 2
4 The forms
Background
Form structure theory
Working thought the fomrs
Forms 1-6
Preparation step, regulate the breath, hold the ball (transitional link), & part the wild horse's mane (both sides)
White crane spreads wings
Brush knee and twist step (both sides)
Strum the lute
Repulse the monkey
Forms 7-12
Grasp the peacock's tail (left side)
Grasp the peacock's tail (left side & right side)
Single whip
Hands like clouds
Single whip
High pat on horse
Forms 13-18
Separate & heel kick (right side)
Box tiger's ears (transitional turn)
Separate & heel kick (left side)
Snake creeps down & golden rooster stands on one leg (left side)
Snake creeps down & golden rooster stands on one leg (right side)
Fair lady works the shuttles (both sides)
Forms 19-24
Needle at sea bottom & fan through back
Deflect, parry , and punch
Apparent close up & cross hands
Closing form
Tai chi movement guide
5 The learning program
About learning
Learning aids
Index… (mer)