Liang-Jie Zhang Bücher

Mit unerbittlicher Ehrlichkeit erzählt Zhang Jie über ihre Unfähigkeit, von der Mutter Abschied zu nehmen. Durch Krieg, Hunger und die Wirren der Revolution stützten sich Mutter und Tochter gegenseitig in den Härten eines Alltags ohne Vater und Ehemann. Als die Mutter gebrechlich wird und untrügliche Zeichen eine Krankheit ankündigen, versucht Zhang Jie alles, um ihr die beste Behandlung zukommen zu lassen. Aber bald weicht die Sorge ohnmächtiger Wut und Überforderung, die sogleich wieder von Mitgefühl und Selbstvorwürfen abgelöst werden. Verlorene Augenblicke können nicht nachgeholt werden und breiten sich in der Erinnerung aus. Erst der Tod durchtrennt die Nabelschnur, die Mutter und Tochter ein Leben lang verband.

One of the three major orthodox internal styles of Chinese martial arts (along with Xing Yi Quan and Tai Ji Quan), Bagua Zhang (or Ba Gua Zhang) is also one of the most ancient and revered. The first volume in a series of two on the form, Liu Bin’s Zhuang Gong Bagua Zhang, Volume One, is written from the perspective of a wise master who gives equal attention to Bagua’s historical evolution and to the art and practice itself. A disciple of famous master Liu Xing Han and one who honed his skills for over 20 years under the same trees in Temple of Heaven Park as the originators of Bagua, Professor Zhang Jie is ideally suited for the task. He presents the fundamental theories of Bagua simply and clearly, in such a way that they comprise both a martial arts manual and a guide for everyday living. The idea of balance in all things is stressed throughout, as is the ancient Chinese philosophy that underlies Bagua. In addition to illustrations of the Bagua movements, the book contains previously unpublished historical photographs. Equally useful for novice and seasoned practitioners, as well as students of Chinese culture and history, Liu Bin’s Zhuang Gong Bagua Zhang immerses readers in all aspects of this important martial art.

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