This book reveals for the first time unknown aspects of the history and theory of taijiquan, and provides an analysis of modern versions of its origin and development. Detailed answers are given to questions that touch on the most complex aspects of taijiquan - the relationship of styles, old and new forms, aspects of internal efforts, etc. An important addition is also the presence of numerous photographs illustrating the research and historical photo archive. Most of the materials are published for the first time. The book will undoubtedly be of interest both to the average reader who wants to gain basic knowledge of taijiquan, and especially to specialists involved in the study of this internal martial art. There has never been anything like this in Russian...