Internal Martial Arts Books Published by YMAA

101 Reflections on Tai Chi Chuan by Michael Gilman
A collection of observations on the art of Tai Chi Chuan, with insight about health, breathing, body mechanics, Chi flow, Pushing Hands, and more. Discover ways to get the fullest benefits from Tai Chi, improve Pushing Hands, and keep your body in tune. Read it once, read it often.

108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan by Michael Gilman
A collection of observations on the art of Tai Chi Chuan, each insight touches on an important element of Taiji—health, breathing, body mechanics, Chi flow, Pushing Hands, and more. Discover ways to get the fullest benefits from Tai Chi, improve Pushing Hands, and keep your body in tune. Read it once, read it often.

Baguazhang-Theory and Applications by Liang, Shou-Yu, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Wen-Ching Wu
This book offers both beginners and advanced students a multitude of fighting applications, backed up with more than 900 action photos, and explains the theories and principles that form the basis of Bagua practice.

Essence of Taiji Qigong: The Internal Foundation of Taijiquan by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
For students who have learned a form and want to reach new levels. Includes three complete Qigong sets. Prepares you for great practice by warming your muscles, stimulating your Qi, and sharpening your concentration. Qigong is also the key to developing phenomenal martial power and helps you to circulate Qi during Taiji practice.

Exploring Tai Chi: Contemporary Views on an Ancient Art by John Loupos
Helps students to understand the intricacies of Tai Chi training, as well as the underlying motives and psychological processes involved in ongoing practice. Learn to implement the principles of Tai Chi into your life. Disclosure and Empowerment are reoccurring themes.

Inside Tai Chi: Hints, Tips, Training, and Process for Students & Teachers by John Loupos
Offers practical advice, observations, training exercises and detailed discussions on the the learning process. Help students learn-and teachers teach-more effectively, offering real life tools for stress reduction, along with invaluable Tai Chi specific tools such as advanced rooting.

Sunrise Tai Chi: Simplified Tai Chi for Health and Longevity by Ramel Rones, David Silver
This book introduces the history and principles of Tai Chi Chuan. Presents a modern and unique teaching approach, a simplified short Tai Chi sequence that helps develop symmetry and balance in your strength and flexibility. This program will allow you to fine-tune your practice before moving on to more complex, longer Tai Chi forms.

Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications: Advanced Yang Style 2nd ed. by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Unique among Tai Chi books, this volume reveals the martial essence of Tai Chi that most other books ignore. Clearly explained and illustrated, Tai Chi Chuan Martial Applications is a must for those who want to expand their knowledge and add depth and realism to their training.

Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications by Liang, Shou-Yu, Wen-Ching Wu
An extraordinary guide to Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), the way of health and martial arts by one of China’s top-ranked coaches (Liang), the 24 and 48 postures, are presented in an easy to understand, step-by-step fashion. Also included are guidelines for breathing, directing the mind, aligning the body and developing Qi (Chi).

Tai Chi Connections: Advancing Your Tai Chi Experience by John Loupos
This book looks deeply into Tai Chi's technical intricacies and nuances, offering guidance and practice tips, replete with step-by-step directions, on how to bring your Tai Chi to a higher level of correct execution.

Tai Chi Dynamics - Principles of Natural Movement, Health & Self-Development by Robert Chuckrow
For intermediate and advanced Taiji players. The author, a Taiji practitioner for 37 years and whose Ph.D. is in experimental physics, applies logic and basic scientific principles of anatomy, physiology, and physics to muscular action, breathing, and alignment in Taiji movement and push-hands.

Tai Chi Secrets of the Ancient Masters: Selected Readings with Commentary by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming translated these poems from the original Chinese, he has written additional commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Insights from the Masters of Tai Chi Chuan is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art.

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Dr. Yang has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu & Li Styles is an invaluable resource for true understanding of the Wu & Li Styles, focusing heavily on internal development, are perfect for advanced practitioners

Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Dr. Yang has translated these classics from the original Chinese, and has written commentaries to make them more accessible to contemporary minds. Tai Chi Secrets of the Wu Style is an invaluable resource for students who seek true understanding of their art.

Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Immerse yourself in the secrets of the Yang Style, the world's most popular style. You'll find Tai Chi Secrets of the Yang Style an invaluable resource for understanding your art.

Tai Chi Theory and Martial Power: Advanced Yang Style 2nd ed. by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Tai Chi Theory & Martial Power is the next level in Tai Chi Chuan training. This book is written especially for those who have learned the form, begun Pushing Hands, and now want to develop and refine their Tai Chi skills.

Tai Chi Walking: A Low-Impact Approach to Better Health by Robert Chuckrow
For Tai Chi practitioners, walking provides an excellent opportunity to augment, refine, and reinforce Tai Chi principles and bridge the gap between formal practice and everyday life.

Taiji Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Taijiquan by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
To preserve Taiji's martial aspect, this book presents 85 Taiji Chin Na (Qin Na), the art of controlling an opponent through joint locks and cavity strikes.

Taiji Sword Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form, Qigong, and Applications by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set, but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercises. More than just a "how-to," this book also contains theory, history and a complete guide to fundamentals.

Taijiquan Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form and Qigong by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
More than just a book of the Form, Taijiquan Classical Yang Style also contains general concepts of Chinese Martial Arts, Qigong (Chi Kung) Theory, the relationship between Qigong and Taijiquan, and the basic foundation of Taijiquan - the Thirteen Postures.

Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming: The Root of Taijiquan by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Taijiquan Theory of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an attempt to join together the various theories on Taijiquan in one complete text. "Based upon my personal background and understanding, I have tried my best to compile the Taijiquan Theory and practice concepts in this book. I have attempted to make this effort as complete as possible".

The Tai Chi Book - Refining and Enjoying a Lifetime of Practice by Robert Chuckrow
The Tai Chi Book is your guide to the fullest health benefits of Tai Chi and to higher levels of skill and ability.

Xingyiquan: Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics, and Spirit by Liang, Shou-Yu, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Traditional Xingyiquan training, including two sequences with martial applications, and the famous fighting set "Ann Shenn Pau". Unique discussion of Xingyiquan theories and principles, drawn from he ancient poems and songs. Understanding these will greatly speed your training.