| Kung Fu - The Way of Heaven & Earth Contributor(s): Symonds, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 0954293266 ISBN-13: 9780954293260 Publisher: Life Force Publishing OUR PRICE: $31.64 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: Kung Fu - The Way of Heaven & Earth is a first hand account of a complete and comprehensive system of Taoist Arts which has taken over 33 years to develop. Devotees of any Martial Art will find this book interesting as it also covers the history of Chinese Kung Fu as well as the history of Wudang (the traditional seat of Taoism) with copious references and dates. From basic stances to blocks, punches and kicks, everything is clearly illustrated and a few traditional secrets revealed. For the first time health and safety in warm-up exercises and why you should avoid certain methods is also explained, so making this book useful for all who train in any exercise form. Many things are explained in this book that have never been made public before because of the Chinese people's love of secrecy, and, as one reviewer notes, it is all explained in plain English. This is the birth of a long term best seller in the Martial Arts world! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts & Self-defense - Philosophy | Taoist - Sports & Recreation | Training |
| Dewey: 796 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.74 lbs) 236 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Kung Fu - The Way of Heaven & Earth is a first hand account of a complete and comprehensive system of Taoist Arts which has taken over 33 years to develop. Devotees of any Martial Art will find this book interesting as it also covers the history of Chinese Kung Fu as well as the history of Wudang (the traditional seat of Taoism) with copious references and dates. From basic stances to blocks, punches and kicks, everything is clearly illustrated and a few traditional secrets revealed. For the first time health and safety in warm-up exercises and why you should avoid certain methods is also explained, so making this book useful for all who train in any exercise form. Many things are explained in this book that have never been made public before because of the Chinese people's love of secrecy, and, as one reviewer notes, it is all explained in plain English. This is the birth of a long term best seller in the Martial Arts world |