Author : Doc-Fai Wong
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,2 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Kung fu
ISBN : 9780865680807
Ancient Chinese monks discovered that by incorporating into their martial arts the fighting movements of these animals, they could create a system as harmful to the enemy as it was healthful to the practitioner.
Author : Frank Yee
Publisher :
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 22,45 MB
Release : 2014-09-25
Category :
ISBN : 9780990673309
Take a journey back in time to discover the origins of the Shaolin Five Animals, while uncovering the fighting techniques and philosophy of the art of Hung Ga Kuen. "The Authentic Teachings of Wong Fei Hung: The Five Animal Form", by renowned author and martial artist Master Frank Yee (Yee Chi Wai), firmly establishes the reason why this Traditional Chinese Martial Art has stood the test of time. From its origins in the Ching Dynasty, Hung Ga has been used to fight invaders when lives have depended on it. Applying the universal principles as set forth by the ancient Book of Changes (Yi Jing) and used by a multitude of fighting arts, "to change and be versatile" is the only way to survive against a stronger foe. The combination of the Five Animals - Dragon, Snake, Tiger, Leopard, and Crane - is how this art was as historically versatile and practical in combat as it is today. Never has a book included so many clearly explained details of the form, fighting techniques, theory and philosophy of Hung Ga Kuen's Five Animals. Master Frank Yee guides you through this incredible form illustrated with over 2000 color photographs of the complete set and the fighting applications, as well as supplemental solutions for the "ever-changing" combat situations. This book will be a valuable resource for practitioners of Hung Ga Kuen or any martial art.
Author : Lorne Bernard
Publisher : Laval, Québec : Académie Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,29 MB
Release : 2003
Category :
ISBN : 9780973487800
Author : Scott Jensen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 26,44 MB
Release : 2016-03-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781530642809
Kung Fu Animal Power uses 18 different animals to teach classic virtues to build good character and healthy bodies. This beautifully illustrated, full color guide is packed with inspiration, valuable lessons, and detailed information. Each Kung Fu Animal also teaches a detailed body mechanic lesson and the drills to master it. These lessons build superior coordination, balance, and agility as well as balanced whole body strength and flexibility. Kung Fu Animal Power builds courage and real self defense skill with powerful moves from the best styles of Kung Fu. Master the Lessons of Kung Fu Animal Power and enter the Wu Lin Ren, or "Forest of Virtuous and Skilled Martial Artists".
Author : Kiew Kit, Wong
Publisher : Cosmos Internet (Publishing Division)
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 47,77 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN :
This is the first kungfu book by a Shaolin Grandmaster, Sifu Wong Kiew Kit, who has become a legend. It gives a comprehensive introduction to Shaolin Kungfu, including: - The philosophy and history of Shaolin Kungfu. - A basic Shaolin Kungfu set with many secrets revealed. - Combat application. - Internal force training. - Kungfu weapons. - General principles of kungfu. It is a book that any Shaolin Kungfu practitioner should have.
Author : Bucksam Kong
Publisher : Black Belt Communications
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 22,23 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780897500876
The book reveals the closely guarded techniques of hung gar kung-fu, a ferocious yet graceful art. This classic text, now on its twentieth printing, covers every aspect of the eponymous form, which melds the powerful attacks of the tiger with the elusive, flowing techniques of the crane. The accompanying DVD features five animal hand forms--tiger, crane, leopard, snake and dragon--as well as special conditioning and self-defense.
Author : Doc-Fai Wong
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 35,95 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Kung fu
ISBN : 9780865680623
A step-by-step guide to mastering the fighting secrets of Southern China's most powerful style of kung-fu. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, this book will teach you all you need to know about this dynamic art.
Author : Meir Shahar
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 37,66 MB
Release : 2008-01-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0824831101
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 : Leung Ting
Publisher :
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 38,15 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental
ISBN : 9789627284093
Author : Brian Kennedy
Publisher : Blue Snake Books
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 27,16 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.
