| Description |
1 online resource (223 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Front cover ; TÀIJÍ JIÀN: 32 -- POSTURE SWORD FORM ; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction; Note on Pronunciation of Chinese Words; Chinese Weapons; The Jiàn; A Brief History of the Jiàn; Blade Construction; Parts of the Jiàn; The Balance of the Sword; Holding the Sword; Performing Tàijí and Tàijí Sword; Two-Person Sword Routines; Traditional and Modern; The Sword Metaphysically; Intention; Development of the 32-Posture Sword Form; The 13 Applications; Chapter 2: Techniques; Sword Strokes; Stances ; Footwork ; The Sword-Fingers ; Definitions of Terms Used ; Chapter 3: The Form; Opening the Form |
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Section 1Section 2; Section 3; Section 4; Closing The Form; Chapter 4: Summary; Footprint Map of the Form; Summary of the Form ; Chapter 5: Beyond the Basics; The 32-Posture Sword Form in Competition; Music for the 32-Posture Sword Form; Centre-Movement 1 ; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; FURTHER READING; back cover |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 223) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Tai chi.
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Swordplay.
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Oriental Martial Arts.
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Martial Arts & Self-Defense.
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Swordplay
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Tai chi
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781846428692 |
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1846428696 |
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