作者序
“太極”之名源於《易經》：“易有太極，
是生兩儀，兩儀生四象,四象生八卦......”。大極拳結合易學的陰陽五行之變化、中醫學的經絡學說以及導引、吐納術，並綜合百家拳術之長而創立的。太極拳“以柔克剛、以靜制動、借力打力、四兩撥千斤”的拳理，在中華武林獨樹一幟。太極拳包含了中國傳統哲學、養生學、醫學武學、美學等眾多學科，不僅是中國功夫之集大成者，更是中國幾千年文化的璀璨明珠，是東方文明的結晶。
對太極拳普及推廣而言，一套簡單易學、通俗易懂、不出偏差、快速入門的練習方法，才能讓更多的學習者掌握太極要領，走進健康太極的大門。基於此，香港國際武術總會主席、中國香港老年人體育協會主席冷先鋒老師結合幾十年的學武經歷，吸取在學習和教學中的各種理論和技術經驗,並聽取中國武術協會主管部門領導、體育院校教授、傳統名家、甚至廣大武術愛好者的寶貴意見，為了弘揚和傳承中華武學,從而創編《國際武術大講堂系列叢書》，而本書《樂齡養生太极拳》是其中最基本最重要的內容，並由陳式太極拳第十一代正宗傳人、太極拳名家冷先鋒老師親身示範、教授、數百幀全彩色圖片詳盡展示技術細節，全程要點、提示指導，對古老的傳統太極理論既完整繼承而又推陳出新，針對太極拳的內涵，抓住太極拳的本質，制定了一整套系統的修煉方法，讓太極拳學習者快速體悟太極拳真諦，達到身心雙修的無我境界!
在本書創編過程之中，適逢國家體育總局等14部委聯合印發《武術立業發展規劃(2019-2025年)》，規劃中提出要堅持傳承、弘揚中華傳統武術文化，講好武術太極文化故事，體現中國武術精神,展示中國武術形象，我們也為之振奮和深感肩負的歷史使命和傳承重任。因此編寫本套系列叢書，也是牢固樹立新發展理念，以弘揚傳統武術文化、滿足群眾武術健身需求為出發點，實現中華優秀傳統文化的創造性轉化和創新性發展。
冷先鋒
2020年4月於香港
Preface
The name "Taiji" has its origin in the "I Ching" (Book of Changes):"Changes produces Taiji. Taiji generates the two polarties (Yin-yang).The two polarties generate the four images
(sixiang). The four images generate the eight trigrams (Bagua). "The expansion was believed to continue to infinity (an undefined state). Taijiquan combines yin-yang balance and the
variety of the five elements, the meridional theory of Chinese medicine as well as breathing techniques and integrated in many styles of Chinese wushu. Taijiquan "uses softness to conquer
strength, uses stillness to control motion" , "exploits power to beat power,uses an ounce to outbalance a ton" , which makes taijiquan unique amongst Chinese martial arts.
Taijiquan apart being a school of wushu, also consist of Chinese traditional philosophy, medicine, nutrition and beauty of forms. It isnot only the quintessence of Chinese Kungfu, but also
the crystallization of China's splendid culture over many millennia and a representation of Eastern crystallization.
For the promotion of and to inherit Chinese wushu, a good book is obviously needed. It is necessary to summaries a set of easy-to-understand,easy-to-practice routines for the learners so
that they can be guided properly and gradually achieve the skills of taijiquan. Based on this, Hong Kong International Wushu Association and China Hong Kong Eldery Sports Association Mr. Leng
Xianfeng President, In combination with decades of experience in learning martial arts, learning from various theoretical and technical experiences in learning and teaching,and also the
precious opinions from the Chinese Wushu Association, professors of sports colleges, traditional masters and many martial arts enthusiasts,I have created the "International Wushu Lecture
Series". The book " Health-preserving Taijiquan for the Elderly" provides the most basic and important content of the series.
It is demonstrated by the 11th generation direct Descendant in the lineage of Chen Style Taijiquan, the famous taijiquan Master LengXianfeng, illustrated with hundreds of full-colour
pictures showing the technical details, with full explanations, so that the ancient tradition of taiji theory is passed on in full:it presents A systematic set of methods focused on the
essentials to grasp the essence of taiji Plan, which enables taijiquan students quickly to realize the true meaning of taijiquan and so achieve an improved State of body and mind.This book
has been developed in line with the Wushu Industry Development Plan, 2019-2025",jointly issued by the 14 ministries and commissions Including the State Sports General Administration, wherein
it is proposed to pass on and develop Chinese martial arts culture, tell the story of martial arts culture,reflect the spirit of Chinese martial arts, and display the image of Chinese
martial arts.We are also inspired by and deeply aware of the heavy responsibility of this historic mission, to promote traditional martial arts culture, to meet the needs of the masses for a
starting point and foundation in martial arts fitness, and to realize the creative transformation and innovative development of China's excellent traditional culture.
Leng Xianfeng
Hong Kong, April 2020
