Translated by Joshua Hehr
Volume One: Inheriting the Way 第一卷: 承道篇 dì yī juàn: chéng dào piān
The theme of this volume is to give the essential definition of Taijiquan on the basis of inheriting the tradition, and discuss the theoretical basis of the ideological foundation and technical foundation of Taijiquan. From the aspects of the basic theory of Taijiquan, boxing methods, and historical origins, etc., it comprehensively discusses the particularity of Taijiquan in traditional culture, the realm of Taijiquan, and the theory and practice of Taijiquan in traditional pursuit of Dao, health preservation, and martial arts. The first problem to be solved when learning Taijiquan is what is Taijiquan and why. What needs to be clarified is that the unique martial art technique is the root and foundation of Taijiquan, and it is a necessary condition for other functions. Taijiquan training is for people. Physical fitness and thinking undergo a radical transformation. For this reason, this volume elaborates in detail the theoretical outline of Taijiquan principles and techniques based on traditional culture, the explanation of the basic concepts in boxing methods, the martial arts principles and characteristics of Taijiquan "non-innate natural abilities", and Taijiquan. The basic ability foundation required for boxing skills, etc. These are the essence of traditional inheritance, the knowledge base that must be mastered in learning Taijiquan, and the guiding principles that run through the complete training system.