In Search of the Strongest Punches Book by Ryuchi Matsuda

In Search of the Strongest Punches Book by Ryuchi Matsuda

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Passing on the True History and Techniques of Traditional Martial Arts to the Next Generation of Fighters.

**Half a Century in Pursuit of Martial Arts — The Journey of One Man**

A journey to uncover the true face of traditional martial arts—and the psychology that lies beyond it.
Master Takachi Matsuda is a pioneer of Chinese martial arts in Japan.
Through his exchanges with masters across China, he sought to preserve and pass down the true history and techniques of traditional martial arts to the next generation of fighters.

This volume contains three sections—“Tai Chi Section,” “Baji Section,” and “Mainland China Section”—tracing his martial pilgrimage through Taiwan and ultimately mainland China.

CONTENTS

I. Tai Chi Section — Discovering Tradition Through the Principles of Taiji

  • Considering “Tradition” Through Tai Chi

  • The Story of Tai Chi: Past and Present

  • The Road into Chinese Martial Arts

  • The Complete Picture of Tai Chi

  • The Heart of Tai Chi: Push Hands

II. Baji Section — Finding Life Guidance in the Teachings of Baji

  • Encountering the Foundation of a Martial Life

  • The Beginning of Full-Scale Baji Training

  • Proving the Existence of Fajin

  • The Combat Records of Su Xixiang

  • A Sudden Turning Point of Fate

  • Learning High-Dimensional Martial Arts from Master Liu Yunqiao

  • The Brilliant Achievements of Li Shuwen’s Lineage

  • Seeing the Essence of Aiki Within Internal Martial Arts

  • In Memory of Master Zhang Shizhong

  • From Taiwan to Mainland China

III. Mainland China Section — Traveling the Mainland in Search of Masters

  • The Start of Serious Martial Training in Mainland China!

  • Finally Reaching the Long-Awaited Cangzhou and Meng Village

  • The Tradition of Meng Village Baji Is Alive and Well!

  • Visiting Cangzhou Was the Right Choice!

  • The Whitening (Purification) of Martial Arts Begins!

  • Encountering the Fierce and Daring Fan Zi Quan

  • Learning the Martial Arts of the Prestigious Ma Family

  • Studying Chinese Martial Arts with Samurai Spirit

  • At Last—The Ideal Training Method Discovered!!

  • Awakening to Striking Methods!!

  • Tracing the Roots of Baji Quan

  • Baji Quan Refined Through Real Combat

  • The Complete Picture of Baji Quan

  • Speaking on the Essence of Baji Quan

About the author: 

Ryuchi  Matsuda was born in 1938 in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Ordained in the Shingon Buddhist sect. After training in karate, boxing, and classical Japanese martial arts, he devoted himself to deep study of Chinese martial arts, gaining recognition even overseas. He continued to train and refine his skills throughout his life.

Language: Japanese

Length: 285 pages

Publication date: 2005

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