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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 796 EAN: 9781889659329 ISBN: 1889659320 Label: The Way of the Dragon Publishing Manufacturer: The Way of the Dragon Publishing Number Of Pages: 512 Publication Date: April 01, 2006 Publisher: The Way of the Dragon Publishing Studio: The Way of the Dragon Publishing Editorial Review: Product Description: Kung Fu Elements is the Wushu training manual that martial artists have long awaited. It is the first of its kind in the English language. It contains the essence and elements of both Internal and External Styles of Wushu. It is an invaluable training reference for any instructor or serious student of any style of martial arts! This book contains seven chapters, plus an extensive glossary, including: �� Classifications of Wushu styles, history, and philosophy �� Traditional methods for building a strong foundation �� Techniques for developing powerful kicks �� Sanshou fighting applications and combinations �� Effective uses of grappling (Qinna) and takedown (Shuaijiao) techniques �� Iron Sand Palm training and Cavity Press (Dianxue) �� Internal Strength, Light Body, and many other Kung Fu attainmentmethods �� A Glossary of Wushu styles, practitioners, and terms In Wushu, we train the physical to aid the shapeless; cultivate the shapeless to care for the physical. The training of Wushu gives one the necessary conditioning to master one's own physical body, and gain a greater understanding of the inner workings of the mind and spirit. This book includes the training methods used by ancient Wushu masters to achieve great heights. With this book at your finger tips and your desire to excel, you too can achieve great heights in your martial arts training! Average Rating:
 Rating: - My Teacher.I put off writing a review on this book for a long time,...Since Mr. Wu is my teacher. I did not want anyone to think I was Jumping on the band wagon, when this first came to Paperback, So I waited to review it. So here it is: This book is probably the most needed book on Kung Fu, Gong Fu, Shaolin. It is HUGE,.....I mean HUGE!! It just doesn't get any better than this book. This book is "SO" worth the money that it is ALMOST OBSCENE!!! Buy it, I guarantee ... Read More Rating: - good stuffVery detailed book, exellent reference material, as well as gives some insites into different styles.I am very happy with it and it has helped me already. Highly recomended to anyone intrested in the martial arts of this type. Rating: - Best non-Chinese book on wushuThis volume is nothing but great. It covers all the things you'll need for your wushu training and is crammed with loads of extra information about styles, people, weapons and more. I especially like the fact that it stresses jibengong, the fundamental excercises of wushu, and not taolu (form). The sanda applications are well explained and covers a lot of ground. A little bit more fighting strategy and tactics would be a good thing though. The explanations and presentation of neigong, ... Read More Rating: - Modernistic Kung FuThis book does not illustrate the visually captivating "flowery fist" kung fu often seen in the movies. It really addresses the root elements of kung fu.Not only does it cover the fighting elements but also the fitness and spiritual aspects as well. This is a must have for anyone interested in martial arts. Rating: - Great book on WushuI think this is one of the most complete book on Wushu that I've came across. It contains information on warmups, techniques, sanshou, chin na, and chi kung. The appendix at the end of the book was very informative. It provides information about many of the Wushu figures and styles. The only thing I was unclear on is how to actually apply the wushu techniques from forms in free sparring or fight. It seems that there is a disconnect between the techniques used in the forms and the techniques ... Read More |
