The Complete Taiji Dao

The Complete Taiji Dao
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Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9781583942277
ISBN-13 : 1583942270
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Book Synopsis The Complete Taiji Dao by : Zhang Yun

Download or read book The Complete Taiji Dao written by Zhang Yun and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dao, a single-edged sword with a curved blade, is one of the most popular weapons in traditional Chinese martial arts. The art of Taiji Dao is a set of skills for using the dao, derived from the popular martial art Taijiquan. One of the most important aspects of Taijiquan practice is weapons training, eagerly pursued by students who have become adept in the basic skills of the art. The Complete Taiji Dao introduces the principles and practice of Taiji Dao and provides illustrated discussions of the history of Chinese swords. The book covers the history and features of the dao; the Taiji principles from which Taiji Dao practice derives; the basic skills and techniques of the art; detailed descriptions and photographs of the traditional Taiji Dao form; and Taiji Dao fighting principles and training methods. Broad in scope and detailed in its presentation of the principles and practice of Taiji Dao, The Complete Taiji Dao represents a significant contribution to the field of traditional Chinese weapons practice.


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