Inside Kungfu: Chinese Martial Arts Encyclopedia

Inside Kungfu: Chinese Martial Arts Encyclopedia

Author: Sensei/Renshi Nathan Chlumsky

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2015-05-06

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1329119428

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Inside Kungfu: Chinese Martial Arts Encyclopedia is intended to serve as a general reference tool for anyone interested in the martial arts, its history, or even China's history. The book takes a look "Inside" Chinese Martial Arts only, with a chart devoted to Chinese, Japanese and Korean pronunciation; A section about China's Martial History; A section about the Shaolin Temple History; Information about the Beijing Opera; Information on several martial arts from A to Z totaling around 363 styles; Information on over 110 weapons used throughout China's history, and much, much more. Including dynamic pictures and illustrations by myself and even a little information about yours truly. It is my love, respect and admiration for the martial arts that has inspired me to write this book in hopes that, you, the reader, enjoys learning the facts and history as much as I did; and maybe, inspire you to take a wonderful journey in the martial arts training of your choice if you have not already done so.


Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia

Ultimate Martial Arts Encyclopedia

Author: John R. Little

Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780809228355

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Provides information related to various aspects of martial arts, including histories, techniques, and traditions.


Shaolin Hei Hu Quan - Advanced Martial Applications

Shaolin Hei Hu Quan - Advanced Martial Applications

Author: Bernd Höhle

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-15

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

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The Shaolin Encyclopedia is an essential reading for all students or teachers who want to advance to a higher level or to understand the core of traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu as an art and practice. This is the complete series of traditional Northern Shaolin books that martial arts students are waiting for: learning history and philosophy; study the principles and concepts of style; explore the finer points, both as a theory and as martial applications, which are applicable to training in many other martial arts styles; acquire the essential theory of Chan philosophy, the martial art of Shaolin and QiGong; understand the concepts of fighting behind the movements; examine and explore the details of the forms, including the key principles of the movements as well as their advanced martial applications; develop martial skills through specific training techniques; important books for the designer who seek to obtain clarity in his understanding of martial arts, regardless of the style practiced; discover how to analyze the shapes and the martial applications in Shaolin KungFu, acquiring superior knowledge about your style and insights that will give you a greater understanding of your art; increase your strength, improve your health and develop explosive martial strength with Shaolin Qigong. This book contains: Dedication, Author, The depth of Traditional Northern Shaolin, Fa Jin, The present moment in Shaolin Philosophy, The postures in Shaolin Kung Fu, Introduction and main features, The names of the postures and the philosophical explanation, Basic technique, Training and combat study, Shaolin Hei Hu Quan - Advanced martial applications, Martial Arts Association International, Chin Woo Athletic Association, Italian Chin Woo Athletic Association, Bei Shaolin Quan Italy.


Shaolin Basic Level 1

Shaolin Basic Level 1

Author: Bernd Hohle

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-08-02

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781087063485

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The Shaolin Encyclopedia is an essential reading for all students or teachers who want to advance to a higher level or to understand the core of traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu as an art and practice. This is the complete series of traditional Northern Shaolin books that martial arts students are waiting for: learning history and philosophy; study the principles and concepts of style; explore the finer points, both as a theory and as martial applications, which are applicable to training in many other martial arts styles; acquire the essential theory of Chan philosophy, the martial art of Shaolin and QiGong; understand the concepts of fighting behind the movements; examine and explore the details of the forms, including the key principles of the movements as well as their advanced martial applications; develop martial skills through specific training techniques; important books for the designer who seek to obtain clarity in his understanding of martial arts, regardless of the style practiced; discover how to analyze the shapes and the martial applications in Shaolin KungFu, acquiring superior knowledge about your style and insights that will give you a greater understanding of your art; increase your strength, improve your health and develop explosive martial strength with Shaolin Qigong. This book contains: Dedication, Author, Blue Belt Level, Bei Shaolin Kung Fu Style, History, Philosophy, The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, Principles, Yin Yang Principle, Five Point Principle, Principle of the Doorbell, Technique, Forms, Qi Gong, Warm-up, Postures, Punch Techniques, Defense Techniques, Leg Techniques, Combinations with Partners, Shaolin Wu Bu Quan - Basic Martial Applications, Chin Woo Athletic Association, Italian Chin Woo Athletic Association, Bei Shaolin Quan Italy.


Shaolin Wu Bu Quan - Advanced Martial Applications

Shaolin Wu Bu Quan - Advanced Martial Applications

Author: Bernd Höhle

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-15

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13:

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The Shaolin Encyclopedia is an essential reading for all students or teachers who want to advance to a higher level or to understand the core of traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu as an art and practice. This is the complete series of traditional Northern Shaolin books that martial arts students are waiting for: learning history and philosophy; study the principles and concepts of style; explore the finer points, both as a theory and as martial applications, which are applicable to training in many other martial arts styles; acquire the essential theory of Chan philosophy, the martial art of Shaolin and QiGong; understand the concepts of fighting behind the movements; examine and explore the details of the forms, including the key principles of the movements as well as their advanced martial applications; develop martial skills through specific training techniques; important books for the designer who seek to obtain clarity in his understanding of martial arts, regardless of the style practiced; discover how to analyze the shapes and the martial applications in Shaolin KungFu, acquiring superior knowledge about your style and insights that will give you a greater understanding of your art; increase your strength, improve your health and develop explosive martial strength with Shaolin Qigong. This book contains: Dedication, Author, The depth of Traditional Northern Shaolin, About real combat, Become a good practitioner and teacher, Introduction and main features, The names of the postures and the philosophical explanation, Basic technique, Training and combat study, Shaolin Wu Bu Quan - Advanced martial applications, Martial Arts Association International, Chin Woo Athletic Association, Italian Chin Woo Athletic Association, Bei Shaolin Quan Italy.


The Martial Arts Encyclopedia

The Martial Arts Encyclopedia

Author: Jennifer Lawler

Publisher: Contemporary Books

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781570280689

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From viet vo dao to Van Damme, this comprehensive martial arts reference contains thousands of entries covering every possible aspect of the discipline--including martial arts styles, history, theory, practice, founders, fighting techniques, ranking systems, and more. Perfect for beginners, this guide is also a wonderful reference tool for advanced practitioners who are interested in learning more about martial arts. Photos and illustrations.


Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu

Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu

Author: Bruce Lee

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1462917887

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In the months leading up to his death, Bruce Lee was working on this definitive study of the Chinese martial arts--collectively known as Kung Fu or Gung Fu. This book has now been edited and is published here for the first time in its entirety. Bruce Lee totally revolutionized the practice of martial arts and brought them into the modern world--by promoting the idea that students have the right to pick and choose those techniques and training regimens which suit their own personal needs and fighting styles. He developed a new style of his own called Jeet Kune Do--combining many elements from different masters and different traditions. This was considered heretical at the time within martial arts circles, where one was expected to study with only a single master--and Lee was the first martial artist to attempt this. Today he is revered as the "father" of martial arts practice around the world--including Mixed Martial Arts. In addition to presenting the fundamental techniques, mindset and training methods of traditional Chinese martial arts, this martial art treatise explores such esoteric topics as Taoism and Zen as applied to Gung Fu, Eastern and Western fitness regimens and self-defense techniques. Also included is a Gung Fu "scrapbook" of Bruce Lee's own personal anecdotes regarding the history and traditions of the martial arts of China. After Lee's death, his manuscript was completed and edited by martial arts expert John Little in cooperation with the Bruce Lee Estate. This book features an introduction by his wife, Linda Lee Cadwell and a foreword from his close friend and student, Taky Kimura. This Bruce Lee Book is part of the Bruce Lee Library which also features: Bruce Lee: Striking Thoughts Bruce Lee: The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon Bruce Lee: Artist of Life Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body Bruce Lee: Jeet Kune Do


Bubishi

Bubishi

Author:

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2016-05-31

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1462918530

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Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishiwas a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a gold mine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available.


Religious Violence Today [2 volumes]

Religious Violence Today [2 volumes]

Author: Michael Jerryson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 941

ISBN-13: 1440859914

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Through sections containing overview essays and reference entries related to particular religions, this resource explores the rise of religious violence, hate crime, and persecution around the world. Religious violence and persecution have been growing steadily both within the United States and around the world. Drawing on the expertise of a wide range of scholars, this current and comprehensive reference helps readers understand the persecution of members of particular faiths as well as violence committed by members of those faiths. In doing so, it promotes a greater understanding of the role of religion in global politics, domestic and international terrorism, and religious bigotry. The book contains sections on particular religious traditions from around the world. Each section begins with an overview essay surveying violence related to that particular religion, whether committed by or against members of that faith. Reference entries in each section then provide objective, fundamental information about particular topics related to violence and the religion discussed. The entries provide cross-references and suggestions for further reading, and the work closes with a bibliography of resources for further study.


Essentials of the Fist - Ancient Martial Arts Training Principles

Essentials of the Fist - Ancient Martial Arts Training Principles

Author: Jack Chen

Publisher: Jack Chen

Published: 2020-04-20

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 9789811458224

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"Jixiao Xinshu" is a comprehensive military warfare manual, written by Ming Dynasty General Qi Jiguang in 1560. It consisted of chapters on Spear fighting, Archery, terrain, troops formation etc... One of the chapters is "Quanjing Jieyao", which contains 32 unarmed fighting stances for soldiers' training. There has been multiple attempts by various people to translate this ancient Chinese Fist manual. The ones which I've read are usually translating them literally. In order to make the translation & interpretation more meaningful, I've seeked to discover the core principles behind each of these 32 unarmed fighting stances. In this book, you'll see how these principles can be applied to any martial arts style, or any weapon. By training in these 32 martial principles, it will provide a complete & holistic training for a warrior, medieval or modern. I believe that my work in this book will help you in advancing your martial arts practice, no matter which fighting style you're from.