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Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Combat sports & self-defence > Oriental martial arts > General
Chen style Taijiquan is the oldest of the five main Taijiquan
styles. In this book, Master Jan Silberstorff, a leading Chen
practitioner, shares his expertise and insights. He explains the
background to Taijiquan, and its key principles, and gives the
reader a true insight into the Chen system. Master Silberstorff
sets this within the historical context of Taijiquan in China, its
country of origin, and explains the martial, health and spiritual
aspects of traditional Chen Taijiquan. He discusses the different
Chen forms and the importance of each, as well as the place of
competition and the effect on participants.The book also contains
the complete sequences for both the empty hand and weapon forms.
This accessible and comprehensive guide to Chen style Taijiquan is
ideal for beginners and will also be useful to advanced
practitioners wanting to deepen their practice.
Renowned budo (martial arts) and ninja grandmaster Hatsumi explains
how Japanese sword fighting embodies the essence of budo and the
spirit of the samurai. For centuries, sword masters like Miyamoto
Musashi have been revered, and have fascinated and inspired people
everywhere. Now, in his definitive work, Masaaki Hatsumi, the
world's most famous living budo and ninja grandmaster, shares his
vast knowledge of Japanese sword fighting as it's been practiced
through the ages: its history, techniques, styles, and core
philosophies, along with the deepest secrets of this venerable
martial art.
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