In order to master Taijiquan you must begin with the most fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced levels, slowly building up your knowledge and technique as you go. This book explains the five levels of Taijiquan from complete beginner to highest level practitioner. Presenting a word for word translation, with commentary, of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's original Chinese text, Master Jan Silberstorff provides detailed guidance through each of the five levels. Readers will learn how to assess their current Taiijiquan ability and identify exactly what is needed to reach the next level and ultimately the highest goal - the perfection of Taiji, or reaching a complete state of being. This is an accessible and motivational book for all Taijiquan students and practitioners, as well as anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the ancient art of Taijiquan.

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.

Wichtige Hintergrunde des authentischen Taiji im Ursprungsland China. Wie Taiji Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden starkt, Sexualitat und spirituelle Entwicklung harmonisiert. Zahlreiche bislang unveroffentlichte Ubungen. Fur Anfanger der beste Einstieg, fur Fortgeschrittene eine Fundgrube fur ein tieferes Verstandnis des Taiji. Jan Silberstorff hat als Linienhalter des Chenstils nicht nur das Wissen und Konnen, ein solches Buch zu veroffentlichen, er hat auch eine Verpflichtung dazu. Sein Grundlagenwerk uber Taijquan darf in keinem Regal eines ernsthaften Kampfkunstlers fehlen. Alle Aspekte des Chenstil-Taijiquan werden vorgestellt.