{"product_id":"taijiquan-master-reference-an-anthology-hardcover","title":"Taijiquan Master Reference: An Anthology - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael A. DeMarco\u003c\/b\u003e (Compiled by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVia Media Publishing was founded in 1992 in order to produce the peer reviewed quarterly \u003cstrong\u003eJournal of Asian Martial Arts\u003c\/strong\u003e (1992-2012)-the first publication of its kind to focus on martial traditions in an academic format. Many of the authors were scholar-practitioners, who utilized their unique talents to present articles from various specializations, such as Asian Studies, kinesiology, history, anthropology, philosophy, and physical education. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose who were serious about this field subscribed to the journal to read articles noted for their high academic and aesthetic standards. Most were in the United States, Canada, and Europe, but also in other areas of the world. These naturally included martial art schools and individual practitioners. There was a strong base among university and public libraries too. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs founder of Via Media, I've decided to assemble this anthology of articles relating to taijiquan. There are over three hundred million taiji practitioners worldwide, drawn to the art mainly for health maintenance and it therapeutic value. Researchers can benefit from this handy anthology, particularly for the information and analyses presented, including the rich bibliographic listings. Taiji practitioners will also gain insights to benefit their own practice, be it for health and\/or self-defense. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded here are sixty-four articles, the same number of hexagrams in the \u003cem\u003eBook of Changes\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eYijing\u003c\/em\u003e). In addition to \u003cstrong\u003e735 illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e, there are \u003cstrong\u003eglossaries, maps, charts, and bibliographies\u003c\/strong\u003e. Taijiquan is the term representing the general category of study, but taijiquan can be subdivided into its branches, from the original Chen Family Style to highly popular Yang Family Style. Other lineages are presented, such as the Wu and Sun systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe variety of material in this anthology reflects in-depth scholarly research and the experience of master practitioners. It will be a valuable source taijiquan enthusiasts for futures decades. By making this book available to individuals and libraries, we hope this rare material will greatly contribute to further research in this field and inspire many to learn taijiquan with aspirations to mastery. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 962\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 26, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754963960096,"sku":"9798218564315","price":107.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0f255867fbaf080f75bbf227d5ceea17.webp?v=1780047261","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/taijiquan-master-reference-an-anthology-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}