VHS: Taiji Ball Qigong 4

Taiji Ball Qigong can strengthen the spine and torso, condition the muscles, stimulate the immune system and enhance Taiji Pushing Hands ability. From this training, one can learn to increase physical power by using the mind to lead the Qi (energy) to support muscular strength. In Taijiquan, Taiji Ball training used to be a major training tool. However, due to its secrecy, fewer and fewer people have learned it. Today the art of Taiji Ball training is almost unknown.

This program builds on the foundation of the 48 Patterns of Taiji Ball Qigong instucted in courses 1 - 3, with solo and partner practice of applications:

• Yin-Yang Exchange
• Changing Directions
• Attaching to the Ball
• Tabletop Rolling and Rotating
• Adhere-Connecting to the Ball on the Body
• Flying Dragon Plays with the Ball
• Along the Edge Training
• Listening and Following Training
• Taiji Ball Partner Competition

AUTHOR(S)

Yang, Jwing-Ming Ph.D., is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Newton, Massachusetts.