Nei Jia Quan, Second Edition: Internal Martial Arts by O'Brien, Jess - 2007-10-02

Blue Snake Books, 2007-10-02. 2. paperback. Used: Good.

US: Blue Snake Books, 2004. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. In this illuminating book, prominent masters offer an informed, inside view of the Chinese internal martial arts known collectively as "nei jia quan"-those practices that emphasize awareness of the spirit, mind, qi (breath, or energy flow), and the use of relaxed leverage rather than brute force. Drawing from enduring traditions practiced in China, America, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Taiwan, Nei Jia Quan features a wide range of perspectives on tai ji, xing yi, ba gua, and others. Each teacher gives a sense of the history of his or her art, its philosophical and spiritual underpinnings, and training techniques, offering students simple strategies for incorporating a variety of approaches into their own studies. Probing questions elicit thoughtful answers throughout, giving the book the feeling of a personal… Read More