Basics of Taiji Quan

Basics of Taiji Quan
By Li Xingdong
English translation
Foreign Languages Press, Beijing, 1995

This book offers an introduction to the origins and development of Taiji Quan, its major schools and their characteristics, and its technical methods and postures. Space is also devoted to the routines of the 24 simplified forms of Taiji Quan recommended by the Physical Culture and Sports Commission of the People's Republic of China, with special emphasis on the points which merit attention in practising Taiji Quan. In addition, readers will have the help of more than 100 illustrations as they study and practise this ancient martial art form.

Contents

1. Origin and Development of Taiji Quan
2. Schools and Characteristics of Taiji Quan
3. Technical Methods and Postures
4. Basic Exercises
5. Simplified Taiji Quan Routines
6. How to Practise Taiji Quan
   Appendix: Quotations from Taiji Quan Classic Texts