This is the first of two volumes for the student of Tai Chi chuan who has learned the form and begun pushing hands, and who is looking for further information. This volume discusses general principles and theory, the application of Chi, and then explores in depth the subject of Jing (internal power). This is the first book available in English to extensively discuss Jing. It presents the theory and principles of Jing, discusses the many different types of Jing, and offers training methods to help both the beginner and the advanced student. Contents Acknowledgements Aboout the author Foreword by Jou, Tsung Hwa Preface Chapter 1 General introduction Introduction; General history of Tai chi Chuan; History of Yang Style Tai chi Chuan; What is Tai chi Chuan?; What does Tai chi training include?; The proper approach and the sequence of learning Tai Chi; The proper approach to learning Tai chi; Training sequence; The real meaning of Tai Chi Chuan; Biblography Chapter 2 Chi and Tai Chi chuan Introduction; Chi (General concepts; Chi and health; Chi generation; Chi and the mind; Chi and the martial arts; Chi and hand forms); Chi and Tai Chi chuan (Chi generation and transportation in Tai Chi Chuan; Chi and breathing; Chi and shen; Chi and the mnd in Tai chi chuan; The highest level of Chi transportation); Posture and Tai chi Chuan; How to practice the tai chi chuan sequence Chapter 3 Jing Introduction General definition of Jing (the Difference between Jing and Li; The range of Jing) General theory of Tai chi Jing (Categories of JIng; Jing and Yi; Jing, Muscles, and Chi; Jing and the feet; Jing and the legs; Jing, the waist and the spine; Jing and the hands; Jing and sound; Balancing Jing; Jing's substantial and insubstantial) Accumulating jing in the postures (Legs; Hips; Waist; Torso; Soulders; Elbows; Wrists; Hands) The key points of Tai chi Jing The different Jings and their applications (Precautions for beginners to Jing training; List of the different Jings (I. Sensing Jings; II Manifested Jings A. Offensive (Yang) Jings a. Purely offensive (yang) jings b. Offense with some defense (some in in yang) jings B. Defensive (Yin) Jings a. Purely defensive (Yin) Jings b. Defense with some offense (some Yang in Yin) Jings C. Neutral (neither offense nor defense) Jings D. Leg Jings a. Low kicks b. Middle kicks c. High kicks d. Spinning kicks Summary of Jing training Chapter 4 Conclusion Appendix A. Tai chi poetry and songs Appendix B. Glossary Appendix C. Chinese terms and translations