Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment.

At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu.

After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.

Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.

Foreword

Preface

How To Use This Book

Chapter 1: General Qigong Theory

1.1 Introduction

1.2 What is Qi and What is Qigong?

1.3 Categories of Qigong

1.4 Theory of Yin and Yang, Kan and Li

1.5 Qigong and Health

1.6 Qigong and Longevity

Chapter 2: Qigong Training Theory and Procedures

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Five Regulatings

Chapter 3: General Introduction to Taiji Ball Qigong

3.1 Introduction

3.2 History of Taiji Ball Qigong

3.3 Taiji Ball Qigong and Health

3.4 Taiji Ball Qigong and Martial Arts

Chapter 4: Theory of Taiji Ball Qigong

4.1 Introduction

4.2 What is Taiji in Taiji Ball Qigong?

4.3 Theory of Physical Conditioning

4.4 Theory of Inner Qi’s Cultivation

4.5 Martial Grand Qi Circulation

4.6 Other Benefits

4.7 Conclusions

Chapter 5: Taiji Ball Qigong Training

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Taiji Ball Qigong Training Contents and Procedures

5.3 Warm-Up

5.4 Internal Training –Breathing Exercises

5.5 External Training –Fundamental Stances

5.6 External Training –Exercises

Chapter 6: Applications of Taiji Ball Qigong

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Self-Practice

6.3 Train with Partners

6.4 Advanced Taiji Ball Training

Conclusion

Appendix A: Translations and Glossary of Chinese Terms

Index

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