Tai Chi Hiking Staff Illustrated Book by Jesse Tsao

This book explores two comprehensive practices, illustrated with over 200 photos featuring solid and dotted lines along with arrows to clearly demonstrate the directions of the staff, hand, and foot movements. To reach a broader audience, we’ve included bilingual text (English and Spanish), ensuring the posture instructions are accessible to learners worldwide. Whether you’re seeking physical vitality, inner balance, or martial arts training, the Tai Chi Hiking Staff practice offers a versatile, holistic approach to health and self-defense. The Tai Chi Hiking Staff draws from traditional Chinese martial arts and Qigong, incorporating techniques from Whip Stick (山西鞭杆), Shaolin Stick (少林棍), Broadsword (单刀), Taoist Tiger Tail Staff (道家虎尾鞭), Chen Tai Chi Guandao (陈氏太极关刀), Chen Style Tai Chi Pear Blossom Spear and White Ape Staff (陈氏太极梨花枪夹白猿棍), Beggar Sect Rabid-dog Beating Staff (丐帮打狗棒法), Five Animal Frolics (五禽戏). These practices are enriched by the teachings of my Shifu, Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (陳正雷), Shibo Chen Xiaowang (陳小旺), Zhu Tiancai (朱天才), and other esteemed masters, such as Zang Hongxian (臧洪先), Abraham Liu, Dan Lee, Professor Li Deyin (李德印), and Professor Yu Dinghai (虞定海), who was my PhD advisor at Shanghai University of Sport.

Tai Chi Qigong Hiking Staff for Beginners

This introductory set serves as a foundation for Tai Chi Hiking Staff for Self-Defense, blending basic martial arts techniques, Tai Chi principles, and elements of the Five Animal Frolics (五禽戏). Suitable for all ages, it fosters physical well-being and balance while standing alone as a complete Qigong practice.

Tai Chi Hiking Staff for Self-Defense

This advanced routine transforms the hiking staff into a practical tool for self-defense and whole-body fitness. Its bladeless, portable design allows for seamless grip transitions, mimicking long-handled weapons like the spear or Guandao. The staff bridges traditional martial arts with modern fitness, offering a full-body workout, enhanced coordination, and cardiovascular benefits.

266 pages

Publication date: 2024