Author: Jwing-Ming Yang Publisher: ISBN: 9781594394225 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 0
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Improve your balance, strength, focus and martial skills as you master this elegant and effective weapon of Gong Fu with America's most respected author and teacher.
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang Publisher: Ymaa Publications ISBN: 9781886969858 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 285
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Improve your balance, strength, focus and martial skills as you master this elegant and effective weapon of Gong Fu with America's most respected author and teacher.
Author: Guangqi Li Publisher: ISBN: 9780976118329 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 176
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The 32 simplified forms explained in this book are the first lessons for Tai Chi Sword and can be practiced by anyone over 13 years old. Ancient in its origin and deep in spiritual roots, "Tai Chi Sword" is moving meditation for many who practice it.
Author: Meir Shahar Publisher: University of Hawaii Press ISBN: 0824831101 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 298
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This meticulously researched and eminently readable study considers the economic, political, and religious factors that led Shaolin monks to disregard the Buddhist prohibition against violence and instead create fighting techniques that by the 21st century have spread throughout the world.
Author: Qiáng ZǏmò Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 0
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Traditional Chinese martial arts (also referred to as kung fu), Northern Shaolin originated in the northern regions of China. It is a component of the Shaolin Martial Arts tradition, an extensive lineage that originated at the renowned Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China. Northern Shaolin is distinguished by its emphasis on speed, agility, and precision in its acrobatic and dynamic movements. Shaolin practitioners in the North commonly execute an extensive repertoire of maneuvers, such as kicks, punches, sweeps, leaps, and flips. Frequently, the style integrates intricate routines or forms referred to as "taolu," which consist of series of movements performed individually or in a duomic partnership. Conditioning exercises to develop strength, flexibility, and stamina, along with drills to enhance striking, blocking, and footwork, are customary components of Northern Shaolin training. Weaponry instruction may also be provided by some institutions, including instruction with the spear, staff, sword, or other traditional Chinese weapons. Its profound philosophical underpinnings, extensive historical significance, and global and Chinese impact on alternative martial arts disciplines all contribute to the notoriety of Northern Shaolin. From novices to experts, martial artists of every age and background engage in its practice.
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang Publisher: Action Pursuit Group ISBN: 9780865680203 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 238
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This book is a comprehensive study guide to the fundamental and intermediate levels of Shaolin long fist kung-fu. In terms of showing and preserving knowledge for the students and instructors of long fist, this volume provides an invaluable aid for teaching sequences and explaining other aspects of the style. This book lays a foundation for beginning and advanced stages of long fist in terms of giving the student of kung-fu a grounding in fundamental and intermediate knowledge and skill.
Author: Brian Klingborg Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 146291697X Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 138
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Master the northern style of Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide The Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu: Pek Sil Lum is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the traditional Chinese art known to the West as Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu. It includes a historical overview, basic positions, and authentic forms and techniques. Pek Sil Lum is especially renowned for its repertoire of kicking techniques, ranging from simple front kicks to jumping twirling crescent kicks to the dreaded tornado kick, and includes open- and closed-hand strikes and a number of weapons forms.
Author: Rick L Wing Publisher: Jing Mo Association ISBN: 9780977164844 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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This book details the Northern Shaolin Style set known as "Shaolin #4: Pierce the Heart." For enthusiasts of northern kung fu styles, this book also has the grand calligraphy of Master Paul Tam and Master Tam. There are front views, back views, applications and also information on the four major weapons of kung fu.
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Author: Yang Jwing-Ming
Author: Guangqi Li
Author: Meir Shahar
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Author: Qiáng ZǏmò
Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Author: Brian Klingborg
Author: Rick L Wing