The Dao in Action, 9781594396519
Paperback
The Dao in Action will inspire young readers to refine their character. Older readers will smile and recognise moments of truth. This collection is for anyone who would like to explore the enduring lessons of martial wisdom.

The Dao in Action

inspired tales for life

  • Paperback

    236 pages

  • Release Date

    31 August 2019

Summary

In this collection of fables, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming shares the stories that have influenced him most as a martial artist and lifelong student of the Dao. They bring the Dao to life for readers of all generations. Whoever we are, wherever we’re going, these short tales help us along the path - the Way. Some offer the traveller a moral compass. Some illustrate the dangers in human folly. Others just make us laugh.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781594396519
ISBN-10:1594396515
Author:Leslie Takao, David Silver, Frank L. Walker, Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher:YMAA Publication Center
Imprint:YMAA Publication Center
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:236
Release Date:31 August 2019
Weight:363g
Dimensions:228mm x 152mm x 18mm
About The Author

Leslie Takao

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment.At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang’s tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao’s teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu.After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.

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