Wen-Ching Wu Livres

Tai Chi Beginning is a beginner's text and a self help reference, for balancing one's own energy (qi) and learning the Simplified 24 Posture Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan). The material presented can be used for attaining better health and for building a proper foundation for further Tai Chi Chuan practice. • Tai Chi Beginning is clearly written and very user friendly. • The write up, design, and layout of this book all keeps the beginner in mind. • It includes Tai Chi Chuan photographs taken from the learner's perspective to simplify the learning process. • The photographs are also arranged in an easy to follow manner with movement arrows and charts.

Focusing on accessibility, this guide introduces the 24 Posture form of Tai Chi Chuan, renowned for its simplicity and popularity. Ideal for beginners, it emphasizes easy-to-follow instructions that promote relaxation, balance, and overall well-being. The book serves as a practical resource for anyone looking to incorporate tai chi into their daily routine, enhancing both physical health and mental clarity.

Kung Fu Elements is the Wushu training manual that martial artists have long awaited. It is the first of its kind in the English language. It contains the essence and elements of both Internal and External Styles of Wushu. It is an invaluable training reference for any instructor or serious student of any style of martial arts! This book contains seven chapters, plus an extensive glossary, including:* Classifications of Wushu styles, history, and philosophy* Traditional methods for building a strong foundation* Techniques for developing powerful kicks* Sanshou fighting applications and combinations* Effective uses of grappling (Qinna) and takedown (Shuaijiao) techniques* Iron Sand Palm training and Cavity Press (Dianxue)* Internal Strength, Light Body, and many other Kung Fu attainment methods* A Glossary of Wushu styles, practitioners, and termsIn Wushu, we train the physical to aid the shapeless; cultivate the shapeless to care for the physical. The training of Wushu gives one the necessary conditioning to master one's own physical body, and gain a greater understanding of the inner workings of the mind and spirit. This book includes the training methods used by ancient Wushu masters to achieve great heights. With this book at your finger tips and your desire to excel, you too can achieve great heights in your martial arts training!

"Course 1 contains basic training and body conditioning, teaches Bagua Qigong, and demonstrates the famous Eight Palms sequence with martial applications. Course 2 instructs the intermediate level Bagua Swimming Body sequence, named after the swift and agile movements of a swimming dragon. Course 3 presents the unique Bagua Deer Hook Sword, which is specially designed to disarm opponents. Learn hooking, seizing, controlling and cutting techniques, and the complete sequence, with applications against the long sword."--Container.