Independently published / This book is a translation and commentary in Japanese by adding translation, annotations, and explanations to the original text of Dong Yingjie's book 'Commentary on Tai Chi Quan'.
It is released in two volumes, with this being the second volume.
The author, Dong Yingjie, was a late-life disciple of Yang Chengfu, the third-generation master of Yang-style Tai Chi. From 1926 for ten years, he followed Yang Chengfu and was a representative inheritor of Tai Chi who loved it throughout his life. Dong Yingjie is not very familiar in Japan, but his real name is Dong Wenke. At that time, he fought against a British professional boxer who had defeated many Chinese martial artists in an official ring, defeated them, and became known by people as a hero who defended the honor of Chinese culture and martial arts.
The book Dong Yingjie wrote in his later years is the 'Commentary on Tai Chi' covered in this book. Although this is such a major masterpiece, this is the first Japanese translation and commentary book published
◆ Main Contents of Volume 2
・What You Need to Know When Learning Tai Chi (Ten Sentences by Dong Yingjie)
- Dong Yingjie's Rule of Thumb Twenty
・Explanation and photos of the large frame ceremony by Dong Yingjie
・Explanation of pushing hands (Four Regular Points, Four Corners, Five Elements Footwork)
・Dong Yingjie's Tai Chi Fast Fist
In the second volume, Tai Chi is explained in Dong Yingjie's words.
Dong Yingjie himself writes his thoughts on Tai Chi, how to learn it, the important postures and body techniques, and his experiences, as well as words he wants to leave behind for the next generation.
Additionally, it includes photos and explanations of the large rack ceremony by Dong Yingjie himself. The explanation includes precautions for operation, as well as utility and usage.
Finally, Dong Yingjie's Tai Chi Kuaiquan will be introduced.
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