Overview
With its emphasis on promoting good health, Tai Chi is one of the fastest growing martial arts styles. It is now common to see groups of people performing these exercises in city parks across the United States and Europe. An interest in the use of swords in Tai Chi is the most remarkable trend to develop out of the form’s growing popularity. As with other Tai Chi Chuan exercise programs, the use of the sword is a form of meditation in motion based on an inner energy known as chi. In Classical Tai Chi Sword, a martial arts master teaches the 50 basic positions of the Tai Chi sword. Easy-to-use diagrams, charts, and over 100 black and white photographs illustrate each position and the thirteen basic sword techniques. Practice exercises for both solo and partner forms teach inner harmony and self-defense.
Author Bio:
Petra and Toyo Kobayashi have been teaching the Cheng Man-Ch'ing style for over 20 years and are among the most prominent teachers of Tai Chi Chuan in Europe.Their students are also prominent teachers and have opened schools throughout Europe.The Kobayashis live in Munich, Germany.
Synopsis
The history, principles, and techniques of this discipline are described in short, well organized sections followed by 53 photos with captions of a master performing the movements used in the presentation of the sword form. A glossary is included; there is no index. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR