Le Taiji Quan des anciens maîtres images
Book in French — English title: The Taiji Quan of the Ancient Masters
While Taiji Quan (Taichi Chuan) is practised throughout the world for its benefits in maintaining good health, the fact that it is also, and above all, a martial art is less well known.
In truth, in Taiji Quan, martial techniques (Wushu) and the pursuit of mastery of internal energy (Nei Gong) are intimately linked. Its Taoist-inspired movements, based on the principle of Yin-Yang, are defensive techniques which, by improving the circulation of Qi (vital energy), help to preserve health.
By setting out, for the first time in France, the original methods and techniques of the ancestral Taiji Quan of Zhaobao (17th century), this book sheds new light on this marvellous discipline.
Philippe Grangé
Passionate about the internal martial arts since adolescence, he has been practising in Asia for some forty years. Holder of the 6th duan in Taiji Quan and the 5th duan in Bagua Zhang and Xingyi Quan, and of the French State diploma in youth, popular education and sport (DEJEPS), he is the representative for France of the Zhaobao-style Taiji Quan of Master Wang Chang'An.
He shares his extensive experience by teaching beginners and experienced practitioners alike in the Bordeaux metropolitan area.
Wang Chang'an
Wang Chang'an is one of the great master-heirs of the 12th generation of Zhaobao-style Taiji Quan. He devotes his life to the practice and transmission of this Taiji Quan, shaped by generations of masters since 1603 in the town of Zhaobao. He studied first with his father, then with several masters of the 11th generation. By also measuring himself against other experts in every style of Taiji Quan and of the martial arts, he has built up solid experience and a strong reputation.
@book{Grange2021,
title = {{Le Taiji Quan des anciens ma{\^i}tres}},
author = {Grang{\'e}, Philippe},
year = {2022},
series = {Arts et Enseignements},
publisher = {Spartacus-Idh},
ISBN = {978-2-36693-088-7},
pages = {302},
url = {https://spartacus-idh.com/liseuse/088/}
}
