Author: Glenn Wilson Publisher: ISBN: 9780985841119 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
Grandmaster Glenn C. Wilson gives an in-depth look into the history and techniques of Bok Leen Pai Kenpo. Follow the development of this powerful, fascinating system as Grandmaster Wilson takes you from its birth in China, through Asia to Hawaii, and finally to the legendary Great Grandmaster Daniel K. Pai as he brings Bok Leen Pai Kenpo and his Pai Lum Tao family of martial arts to the mainland of the United States. With 16 chapters covering fist sets, forms and other techniques as well as 325 photos, some very rare, this book is a must-have for any serious student of the martial arts.
Author: Bram Frank Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1300575670 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 647
Book Description
This a compendium of the world's greatest council of Grandmasters. These Grandmasters both past and present represent an amazing history of the martial arts. It contains their bios told as they want it heard and seen along with pictures past and present of these Grandmasters. The WHFSC World Head of Family Sokeship Council brings together Grandmasters and Sokes from every style of martial arts to a yearly meeting, with an awards dinner, Hall of Fame and seminars sessions given by the Grandmasters themselves. Included in the book are some of the upcoming masters in the martial arts.
Author: Glenn Wilson Publisher: ISBN: 9780865681798 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Pai Lum Tao is a way of life for today's martial artist. Pai Lum Tao, the system taught by Dr. Daniel K. Pai, teaches you how to find harmony in life through cultivating a blend of martial arts mind, body and spirit. The body is stretched, strengthened and chiseled to meet the challenge of the White Dragon system. The mind is calmed with meditation exercises and chi kung. And the White Dragon system's philosophies, codes and formulas for health and wholeness enrich the spirit. The White Dragon system is not only a wholistic exercise - it is also a fighting system, one that has developed world champions including Daniel K. Pai, Don "The Dragon" Wilson, Rusty Gray, James Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock and Glenn Wilson.
Author: 植芝吉祥丸 Publisher: Kodansha International ISBN: 9784770029454 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 184
Book Description
Aikido is now practised in 86 countries. The Aikido ideal of 'polishing one's mind and body to foster a spirit of harmony' has struck a common chord among the peoples of the world. This book was written by Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the son of the founder of Aikido. Born into the household of a martial arts genius, Kisshomaru naturally absorbed many teachings from his father, Morihei, as he was growing up. Morihei himself explained Aikido in archaic, esoteric language, and limited his instruction to only a select few, but in order to accomplish the mission of introducing Aikido to
Author: Shoshin Nagamine Publisher: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 1462902480 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 280
Book Description
The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do. Used for generations as a practical and pictorial guide, it contains over 1,000 photographs to document eighteen classic karate kata (preset forms) and seven yakusoku kumite (prearranged partner exercises), as well as basic techniques. This book is a precise and easily accessible pictorial guide to performance and perfection of traditional karate. The only book in English with photos of one of the great prewar masters demonstrating the proper execution of Okinawan karate, The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do is a bridge between karate's legendary past and the practitioners of today. This ingenious and imaginative text explains the historical landmarks in the development of style, vividly outlines its leading forms and techniques, and recalls noted Okinawan karate men of the past, including the author's teachers Ankichi Arakaki, Choki Motobu, and Chotoku Kyan.
Author: Douglas L. Wong Publisher: Kung-Fu ISBN: Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 176
Book Description
Your search for true identity is over! The amazing white lotus system of kung fu takes the power of the mind, body and spirit to new heights of awareness, strength and insight. Discover how special exercises can cultivate both better health and increased fighting power. And for the first time, the seven star system of the body is examined. The advanced methods of white lotus kung fu will sharpen your senses and reflexes and take your mental and physical capabilities to an all-time high.
Author: Sifu Douglas Wong Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 112
Book Description
History is a subject everyone knows but few understand. Chinese historiansin the past have often helped dull events become exciting stories by alteringthe facts. A well-trained, quickly executed technique became a magic. unblockablemaneuver, or a strong, high jump into the air became an act of levitation. This, to be sure, helped to perk up the listener's ears, but made it essential for anyoneinterested in the facts rather than the fantasy of a well-spun yarn to separatethat which happened from that which was imagined.Myths, legends and folktales are usually tied to some kind of factualevent, one way or another. Often, however, trying to realistically distinguishwhere the event begins and the myth leaves off is no easy task.The accurate account of Wing Chun from its historical origins to thepresent day is immersed in such problems which can only be straightenedout after having intelligently gathered, laid out and sifted throughall of the legends and facts available
Author: Mark Bishop Publisher: A&C Black ISBN: 9780713656664 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
This unique volume records each of the major Okinawan techniques--Shorin, kobudo, ti, and styles derived form Chinese boxing--using lineage charts to trace their descent from ancient Chinese roots. Also includes exercises for breathing, relaxation, and energy circulation. Photographs and drawings.
Author: Glenn Wilson
Author: Bram Frank
Author: Glenn Wilson
Author: Joseph Whitaker
Author: 植芝吉祥丸
Author: Shoshin Nagamine
Author: Douglas L. Wong
Author: Kisshomaru Ueshiba
Author: Sifu Douglas Wong
Author: Mark Bishop