Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan by Fu Zhongwen (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mastering Yang Style Taijiquan by Fu Zhongwen, Louis Swaim Fu Zhongwen's classic guide offers the best documentation available of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fu's many years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquan's legendary founder. Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step, and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator Louis Swaim provides key insight into the text's philosophical language and imagery, further elucidating the art's cultural and historical foundations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Your go-to illustrated guide to the practices, history, and philosophy of the popular Yang style of taijiquanFu Zhongwens classic guide offers the best documentation available of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fus many years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquans legendary founder. Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step, and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator Louis Swaim provides key insight into the texts philosophical language and imagery, further elucidating the arts cultural and historical foundations. Author Biography Louis Swaim lives and practices in Oakland, California. He has also translated an earlier taijiquan manual, Yang Chengfu- The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (North Atlantic Books, 2005). He received his masters degree in Chinese history, Mandarin, and Classical Chinese at U.C. Berkeley, and did additional language study at the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies. He has been a taijiquan practitioner for over thirty years. Details ISBN1583941525 Author Louis Swaim Short Title MASTERING YANG STYLE TAIJIQUAN Language English Translator Louis Swaim ISBN-10 1583941525 ISBN-13 9781583941522 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Place of Publication Berkeley, CA Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781583941522 UK Release Date 2006-05-09 AU Release Date 2006-05-09 NZ Release Date 2006-05-09 US Release Date 2006-05-09 Pages 264 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Publication Date 2006-05-09 DEWEY 796.815 Illustrations B&W ILLUS. THROUGHOUT SOME B&W PHOTOS Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:2687216;

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