The Complete Taiji Dao: The Art of the Chinese Saber
by Yun Zhang
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Author: Yun ZhangEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-06-23
ISBN: 1583942270
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
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Book Review: Well constructed, sound information.
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book to be both well written and a useful manual for studying Taiji Dao. The book begins with history of the Dao and depicts many swords used in China throughout time. The author then examines the basics, including methods of holding the Dao, Hand positions, Footing, etc. The author makes a point of labeling all important names throughout the book with Mandarin (Pinyin and Characters) and English for a clear presentation.
To the point I think most are interested in: "THE FORM"
The book follows into basic skills and then enters into a "Thirteen Posture Form" along with applications vs. spear attack. The Author describes that the form taught in his book comes from "Grandmaster Wang Peisheng, the president of the Beijing Wu Style Taiji Quan Association. He was instructed in this form by his grandmaster, Wang Maoshai, and his master, Yang Yuting. Wang Maoshai had learned it from Quan You, a student of Yang Luchan and the founder of Wu Style Taiji Quan." So for all intents and purposes I think this form can be classified as Wu Taiji Dao form. However, it is markedly similar to the Yang style form/s as well. The author makes note that a practitioner should keep in mind, "Although the movements of the form may differ from one group to another, all variations derive from the same fundamental Taiji Dao principles."
Ultimately, any stylist can benefit from this book whether they are looking for an introduction to Taiji Dao or for further education on the subject. With over 400 pages, this book certainly delivers your money's worth of Dao instruction.
Summary of The Complete Taiji Dao: The Art of the Chinese Saber
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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