Taiji jian 32-posture sword form. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Taiji jian thirty-two-posture sword form
• Further Information: Note: James Drewe.
• Other Names: Drewe, James
• Contents: Contents: Introduction. 1. Chinese Weapons. 2. The Jiàn. 3. A Brief History of the Jiàn 4. Blade Construction. 5. Parts of the Jiàn 6. The Balance of the Sword. 7. Holding the Sword. 8. Performing Taiji & Taiji Sword 9. Two-Person Sword Routines. 10. Traditional & Modern. 11. The Sword Metaphysically. 12. Intention. 13. Development of the 32-Posture Form. 14. The 13 Applications. 15. Sword Strokes. 16. Stances. 17. Footwork Techniques. 18. Leg Movements. 19. The 32-Posture Sword Form in Competition. 20. Music for the 32-Posture. 21. The Sword-Fingers. 22. Definitions of Terms Used. 23. The 32-Posture Taiji Sword Form. 24. Footprint Map of the Form. 25. Breakdown of the Form. 26. Beyond the Basics. Acknowledgements.
• Publisher Details: London Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (223 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 796.815/5; Oriental Martial Arts; Tai chi; Swordplay; SPORTS & RECREATION -- Martial Arts & Self-Defense; Swordplay; Tai chi; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781846428692; 1846428696
• Related ISBNs: 9781848190115; 1848190115
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 223).; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.