Your go-to illustrated guide to the practices, history, and philosophy of the popular Yang style of taijiquan
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Fu Zhongwen's classic guide offers the best documentation available of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fuâs many years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquanâs legendary founder. Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step, and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator Louis Swaim provides key insight into the textâs philosophical language and imagery, further elucidating the artâs cultural and historical foundations.