Cheng Man-ch'ing and T'ai Chi : Echoes in the Hall of Happiness : An Anthology of Articles from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts / Edited by Michael A. Demarco & T.G. LaFredo.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

DeMarco, Michael, editor, author.

LaFredo, T. G., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zheng, Manqing, 1902-1975.

Zheng, Manqing.

Tai chi.

Martial arts--China--History.

Martial arts.

Martial arts--Social aspects--China.

Physical Description:

viii, 196 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Sante Fe, New Mexico : Via Media Publishing, [2015]

Summary:

"Cheng Man-ch'ing (1902-1975)--also romanized as Zheng Manqing--certainly played a lead role in popularizing tai chi ch'uan throughout the world and greatly influencing the way the art is perceived and practiced. This fact alone should drive all those interested in tai chi to study the man's history and thought."-- Publisher's website, accessed 20230327.

Contents:

Preface / Michael DeMarco

Author Bio Notes

In Search of a Unified Dao: Zheng Manqing's Life and Contribution to Taijiquan / Barbara Davis

The Development of Zheng Manqing Taijiquan in Malaysia / Nigel Sutton

Zheng Manqing and Taijiquan: A Clarification of Role / Robert W. Smith

Remembering Zheng Manqing: Some Sketches from His Life / Robert W. Smith

Chen Weiming, Zheng Manqing, and the Difference between Strength and Intrinsic Energy / Robert W. Smith

Dalü and Some Tigers / Robert W. Smith

Liu Xiheng: Memories of a Taiji Sage / Contributions by Benjamin Lo, Xu Yizhong, Yuan Weiming, Xu Zhengmei, & Danny Emerick. Compiled by Russ Mason

Conservator of the Taiji Classics: An Interview with Benjamin Pangjeng Lo / Donald D. Davis and Lawrence L. Mann

Zheng Manqing: The Memory Hall and Legacy of the Master of Five Excellences in Taiwan / Russ Mason

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Balch Ethnic Studies Collection

ISBN:

9781893765061

1893765067

OCLC:

1374252385