Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan: Martial Applications (Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan)

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Summary: Dr. yang shows how Tai Chi is also an effective martial art
Review: An excellent complement to Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan: Vol 1. In this second volume, Dr. Yang teaches the martial applications of the 108 step Yang Tai Chi form, push hands, the two person fighting set and free fighting strategies. It is interesting how each posture in the yang form has grappling and throwing, Chin na(joint locking and controlling), and vital cavity striking applications which make Tai Chi Chuan a well rounded martial art. Also included are the rare Tai Chi ball training excercises. A Definate must buy for all martial arts enthusiasts, Tai Chi students, or anyone interested in learning Tai Chi as a martial art