The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu’s seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan—now available to Western practitioners for the first time   The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan ( Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu ) marked a milestone in the modern evolution of the art of taijiquan. Using what is best-termed demonstration narrative, the author presents form postures and suggested applications from his own perspective, as