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Author : Peter Warr
Publisher : Rosen Young Adult
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404213929
Introduces the sport of kung fu, discussing such topics as stretching and warm-up exercises, stance and fist training, hand and foot techniques, and kung fu for self-protection.
Author : Peter Warr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1903327938
This handbook looks at the history and development of kung fu, as well as demonstrating stances, hand and foot techniques from some of the main styles, and the philosophy behind the martial art.
Author : Man Kam Lo
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781462903252
Master the effective, practical style of Kung Fu practiced by the Taiwanese police with this illustrated martial arts guide. Police Kung Fu: The Personal Combat Handbook of the Taiwan National Police is a comprehensive approach for the realistic use of traditional kung fu by law enforcement and corrections officers—and ordinary citizens—to maximize personal safety while minimizing the necessary use of force. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of Taiwanese police officers systematically demonstrating tactics that have been used with great effect for several decades in Taiwan, Police Kung Fu teaches responses to unarmed attackers and to attacks with guns, knives, and assorted clubs and other weapons, as well as police baton techniques for individual and crowd control. With a thorough grounding in traditional Wing Chun kung fu, renowned for its direct power and speed, the police training demonstrated in this volume is readily adaptable to a wide variety of controlled-force situations. Police Kung Fu is a great resource for every law enforcement professional and those interested in the martial arts and self defense.
Author : Brian Kennedy,Elizabeth Guo
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1583941940
Secret training manuals, magic swords, and flying kung fu masters—these are staples of Chinese martial arts movies and novels, but only secret manuals have a basis in reality. Chinese martial arts masters of the past did indeed write such works, along with manuals for the general public. This collection introduces Western readers to the rich and diverse tradition of these influential texts, rarely available to the English-speaking reader. Authors Brian Kennedy and Elizabeth Guo, who coauthor a regular column for Classical Fighting Arts magazine, showcase illustrated manuals from the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, and the Republican period. Aimed at fans, students, and practitioners, the book explains the principles, techniques, and forms of each system while also placing them in the wider cultural context of Chinese martial arts. Individual chapters cover the history of the manuals, Taiwanese martial arts, the lives and livelihoods of the masters, the Imperial military exams, the significance of the Shaolin Temple, and more. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs of great masters as well as original drawings depicting the intended forms of each discipline, this book offers a multifaceted portrait of Chinese martial arts and their place in Chinese culture.
Author : Brian Kennedy,Elizabeth Guo
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781583941942
Secret training manuals, magic swords, and flying kung fu masters—these are staples of Chinese martial arts movies and novels, but only secret manuals have a basis in reality. Chinese martial arts masters of the past did indeed write such works, along with manuals for the general public. This collection introduces Western readers to the rich and diverse tradition of these influential texts, rarely available to the English-speaking reader. Authors Brian Kennedy and Elizabeth Guo, who coauthor a regular column for Classical Fighting Arts magazine, showcase illustrated manuals from the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, and the Republican period. Aimed at fans, students, and practitioners, the book explains the principles, techniques, and forms of each system while also placing them in the wider cultural context of Chinese martial arts. Individual chapters cover the history of the manuals, Taiwanese martial arts, the lives and livelihoods of the masters, the Imperial military exams, the significance of the Shaolin Temple, and more. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs of great masters as well as original drawings depicting the intended forms of each discipline, this book offers a multifaceted portrait of Chinese martial arts and their place in Chinese culture.
Author : Fay Goodman
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1842158805
This book examines the underlying philosophy behind each martial art and the physical benefits to be gained, and presents the most popular techniques, and some of the more advanced moves.
Author : Shou-Yu Liang,Wen-Ching Wu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000057958033
Author : Phillip Starr
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781623174354
An advanced training course for developing a strong striking hand to deliver powerful blows using the Iron Palm martial arts technique A comprehensive guide for experienced practitioners of Chinese martial arts—including kung-fu, karate, and taekwondo—with over 200 instructive images Iron Palm is a set of martial art conditioning skills—dating back to the Shaolin Temple of 5th-century China—whose purpose is to strengthen the hand while empowering the fighter to strike with force and precision. Training is focused and incremental, requiring the guidance of an experienced master. Author, instructor, and 5-time US National Chinese martial arts Champion Phillip Starr provides the definitive guide to Iron Palm, meticulously outlining the 3 sequential steps of training: • hardening limbs • developing technique • engaging Qigong for coordinating breath and mind The end result is a more powerful and precise strike that can impact the target’s viscera with no trace on the outer body. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 images, this book is ideal for experienced martial arts practitioners.
Author : Fay Goodman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Martial arts
ISBN : OCLC:1193952215
This book examines the underlying philosophy behind each martial art and the physical benefits to be gained, and presents the most popular techniques, and some of the more advanced moves.
Author : Christopher Keane,Herman Petras
Publisher : Barnes & Noble
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : UCLA:31158011304812
Author : Thomas F Smith
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1996-05-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798525249295
Shaolin Kung-Fu Manual Description; Table of Contents Summary Description of Shaolin Kung-Fu and benefits of training Shaolin Kung-Fu history, timeline and influences of its originators including Bodhidharma and Priest Yue The Six Paramitas - the Five Perfections Genealogy Chart, Historical Map The Influence of the Original Five Animal Methods of the Shaolin Tradition Learning Methods and Goals Training Methods in Shaolin Kung-Fu, Chi Kung (energization methods): breath work; crane breath and cobra breath stretching; training preparation, tan tien expansion sequence meditation, mudra chi kung in forms training: San Zan (The Ancient Wisdom of the Three Battles) Pai She Chuan (Form of the Ancient Wisdom of the White Snake) Pai He Chuan (Form of the Ancient Wisdom of the White Crane) Sui Shi No Kon (staff form, chi kung version)Training Methods in Martial Shaolin Kung-Fu Training in: stance, footwork, technique, combinations, self defense strategies, energy delivery Martial forms: Yue Chia Hsing I Yue Chia Hsing Er Yue Chia Hsing San Yue Chia Hsing Si Yue Chia Hsing Wu Wu Sattva Chuan Sui Shi No Kon (staff form, martial version) The Mystical Meaning of the Movement, Mudra and Names of the Movements within the chi kung forms: San Zan, Pai She Chuan, Pai He Chuan Symbolism and use of each of the most common Shaolin Mudra used in Shaolin Kung-Fu Shaolin Kung-Fu teacher certification requirements and grading methods Glossary of terms and concepts Overview The modern view of Shaolin Kung-Fu is based on incomplete second hand information and an overwhelming influence of the Chinese communist government. These influences have eliminated much of the self defense methods and strategies, much of the physical health training and maintenance methods, and nearly all of the spiritual awareness development concepts and training methods. This book breaks the norm of modern Shaolin Kung-Fu manuals in that it presents and explains these missing Shaolin influences.Pages 181, 8.5 x 11 Illustrations 47 Maps 1 Charts 1 Instructional DVDs are available from the publisher
Author : Peter P. Tang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Karate
ISBN : 0668038519
Author : John Price
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781430328315
This was the first book published about the internal art of Hsing-I Kung Fu in English. It contains the Seven words, 6 Harmonies, descriptions of the 5 Elements and much, much more. In the second edition we have added more commentary and herbal recipes.
Author : Jack Chen
Publisher : Jack Chen
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9811458227
"Jixiao Xinshu" is a comprehensive military warfare manual, written by Ming Dynasty General Qi Jiguang in 1560. It consisted of chapters on Spear fighting, Archery, terrain, troops formation etc... One of the chapters is "Quanjing Jieyao", which contains 32 unarmed fighting stances for soldiers' training. There has been multiple attempts by various people to translate this ancient Chinese Fist manual. The ones which I've read are usually translating them literally. In order to make the translation & interpretation more meaningful, I've seeked to discover the core principles behind each of these 32 unarmed fighting stances. In this book, you'll see how these principles can be applied to any martial arts style, or any weapon. By training in these 32 martial principles, it will provide a complete & holistic training for a warrior, medieval or modern. I believe that my work in this book will help you in advancing your martial arts practice, no matter which fighting style you're from.
Author : Dayton Ward
Publisher : Insight Editions
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781683835219
In unabashed celebration of Captain James T. Kirk’s singular fighting skills, Star Trek: Kirk Fu Manual is every Starfleet cadet's must-have training guide for surviving the final frontier. As captain of the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise, James T. Kirk engaged in his share of fisticuffs, besting opponents with a slick combination of moves and guile that remains unmatched. Is there anyone you’d rather have watching your back as you take on Klingons, alien gladiators, genetically engineered supermen, and even the occasional giant walking reptile? Kirk Fu is a series of unarmed combat techniques developed by one of Starfleet’s most celebrated starship captains over several years of encounters with alien species on any number of strange new worlds. A blend of various fighting styles, Kirk Fu incorporates elements of several Earth-based martial arts forms as well as cruder methods employed in bars and back alleys on planets throughout the galaxy. It is as unorthodox in practice as it is unbelievable to behold. Including excerpts from Kirk’s own notes and personal logs, the Star Trek: Kirk Fu Manual is the perfect training guide for surviving the depths of space. With proper training and practice, every Starfleet cadet can become one with Kirk Fu.