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1 online resource |
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| Contents |
Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction: Embodiment and Gong Fu; One. Embodied Themes; Two. Symbolism and the Body; Three. The Immortals and Other Drunkards; Four. The Five Animals; Five. The Black Belt Ritual; Conclusion: Looking Forward, Looking Back; Chapter Notes; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Gong fu, the indigenous martial art of China, was exported into American popular culture through numerous "kung fu" movies in the 20th century. Perhaps the most renowned of the martial arts in the U.S., gong fu remains often misunderstood, perhaps because of its esoteric practices that include aspects of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and other syncretic elements.Using the science of embodiment--the study of the interaction between body, mind, cognition, behavior and environment--this book explores the relationships among practitioner, praxis, spirituality, philosophy and the body in gong fu. Drawing on familiar routines, films, artifacts and art, the author connects the reader to ancient Chinese culture, philosophy, myth, shamanism and ritual. |
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Kung fu -- Psychological aspects.
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Kung fu -- Philosophy.
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Hand-to-hand fighting -- History.
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Martial arts -- Religious aspects.
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Sports & Recreation / Martial Arts.
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Hand-to-hand fighting. (OCoLC)fst00950909
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Kung fu -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00989357
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Martial arts -- Religious aspects.
(OCoLC)fst01010834
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| Genre/Form |
History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781476662213 1476662215 (DLC) 2019035921 (OCoLC)1108543700 |
| ISBN |
9781476637815 (electronic book) |
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1476637814 (electronic book) |
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