Taijiquan originated a s amratial art in Seventeenth Century China. Over time, the art has evolved into five major branches, including the lesser known Sun style. Sun Lutang, founder of the style, was one of the most famous martial artists of his time. His lifelong practice of the internal, or soft styles of martial art resulted in the unique combination of the best of these styles into the present day Sun style of taijiquan. When practiced as originally designed, Sun style taijiquan provides a profound study into correct methods of postural alignment, unified body use and coordinated movement, as well as a coherent method of building the health while uniting the mind and body.

The presnt work, 'Traditional Sun Style Taijiquan' is the most complete and comprehensive text to date on the Sun style. The book includes chapters on the history of the style, the benefits of practice, the important principles of he style, basic exercises, a complete breakdown of each movement in the traditional form with thorough explanations of all relevant details, as well as methods of testing the form for accurate execution. All exercises and form movements are illustrated with photos accompanying the text.

The authors are professional teachers, one a direct student of the founder's daughter and grandson and the other with extensive training in various forms of taijiquan and health arts; both authors have long experience teaching taijiquan to students of all ages, backgrounds and various states of health. Whether our goal is increasing your martial power, improving your health or simply interest in this unique and fascinating style, this work will provides a strong foundation for your practice.

Contents

Acknolledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Biography of Sun Lutang
Chapter 2 Origins and development of Sun style taijiquan
Chapter 3 Health benefits of taijiquan practice
Cahpter 4 Important principles for practice
Chapter 5 Basics
Chapter 6 Form practice
Chapter 7 Posture testing
Works cited
Recommended reading (bibliography)
About the authors