| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Tuttle martial arts. |
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Tuttle martial arts.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [201]-205) and index. |
| Contents |
1. What is kung fu? -- Four aspects of kung fu -- The visible aspect of form -- The importance of force training -- Application for combat and daily living -- Kung fu philosophy for deeper understanding -- The benefits of kung fu -- Mind expansion and spiritual development -- 2. The historical development of Chinese martial arts -- Kung fu in prehistoric and ancient times -- The glorious Han and Tang -- The song, the Yuan and the Ming -- The modern period -- 3. From shaolin to Taijiquan -- Kung fu and Quanshu -- Shaolin kung fu -- Changquan or long fists -- Yan Qing, deceptive movements and the monkey style -- The various styles of Taijiquan -- Soft and hard, internal and external -- 4. A comparative study of kung fu -- Contrasting shaolin and Wudang kung fu -- Internal palm of Bagua kung fu -- Xingyi kung fu and Taoist concepts -- The philosophies of Wudang kung fu -- Wuzuquan or kung fu in five ancestors -- Tanglangquan or praying mantis kung fu -- The spread of Southern shaolin kung fu -- Major Southern shaolin styles -- |
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5. Defining aims and objectives -- The importance of theoretical knowledge -- The three requirements for attainment -- Direction and purpose -- Setting aims for kung fu training -- Personal objectives -- Course objectives -- 6. The foundation of shaolin kung fu -- Inheritance from past masters -- The significance of form and formlessness -- Various shaolin hand forms -- Horseriding and other stances -- Basic shaolin patterns -- 7. From form to combat application -- The four directions of attack -- An imaginary opponent in skill training -- The principles of effective combat -- Specific techniques against kicks -- Felling and holding techniques -- 8. Combat sequences and set practice -- Linking patterns to form sequences -- Various sequences for practice -- Relieving injuries sustained in sparring -- Linking sequences to form sets -- Composing your own kung fu sets -- 9. Shaolin five animals -- Understanding characteristics and essence -- Some preliminary information -- The five-animal set -- The names of the five-animal patterns -- |
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10. Five-animal combination set -- How to improve combat efficiency -- The fascination of kung fu application -- Spacing and timing in combat -- Advanced techniques to clinch victory -- 11. The internal force of shaolin kung fu -- The relationship between technique and force -- The art of one-finger shooting Zen -- Developing forceful punches -- The compassionate art of Qin-Na -- The internal force of Tiger Claw -- 12. Tactics and strategies -- Techniques, tactics and strategies -- The legacy of past masters -- Using continuous attack effectively -- A tactic to distract your opponent -- Selecting strategies to suit particular situations -- 13. Classical kung fu weapons -- Why are classical weapons still being uses? -- Staffs -- Whips, knives and other weapons -- The spear family -- Light and heavy weapons -- Common implements as weapons -- |
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14. Understanding and developing Chi -- From combat efficiency to spiritual development -- The various genres of Chi Kung -- The three elements of Chi Kung -- Lifting the sky -- Lohan embracing Buddha -- Abdominal breathing -- 15. Shaolin kung fu and Zen -- Cultivating heart, nourishing nature -- Discipline and wisdom -- What is ultimate reality? -- Bodhidharma and Taoism in Zen -- 16. The shaolin way to enlightenment -- Attaining a focused mind -- Meditation to train awareness -- Investigating cosmic reality? -- The Zen of Bodhidharma and Hui Neng -- Shaolin kung fu for spiritual development -- Different attainments for different needs. |
| Subject |
Kung fu.
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Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental.
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| ISBN |
0804834393 paperback $15.95 |
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