The first volume of this series introduced the theory and principles of Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi's Jing (power) training. This volume focuses on the discussion and analysis of the martial applications. Tai chi Students who have learned the form and started pushing hands will find these books a gold mine of information which will give depth and realism to their training. Contents Acknowledgements About the author Foreword by Tung-Tsai Liang Preface Chapter 1 Introduction General introduction; Becoming a proficient Tai Chi martial artist; How to use this book Chapter 2 Analysis of Tai Chi techniques Introduction; General principles of Tai Chi techniques; Analysis of Tai Chi techniques Chapter 3 Tai Chi pushing hands Introduction; Key points in pushing hands training; Hen and Ha sounds; Tai Chi ball training; Pushing hands training; Martial applications of pushing hands Chapter 4 Analysis of Tai Chi fighting set Introduction; General rules and principles; Analysis of the Tai Chi fighting set Chapter 5 Tai Chi fighting strategy Introduction; About a real fight; How to connect in Tai Chi fighting; Attack timing; Jing in a fight; Poetry and songs Chkapter 6 Conclusion Appendix A Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Appendix B Yang Style Tai Chi fighting set Appendix C Translation of Chinese terms