Northern Shaolin Sword

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: Ymaa Publications
ISBN: 9781886969858
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
Improve your balance, strength, focus and martial skills as you master this elegant and effective weapon of Gong Fu with America's most respected author and teacher.

Northern Shaolin Sword: Form, Techniques, & Applications

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781594394225
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Improve your balance, strength, focus and martial skills as you master this elegant and effective weapon of Gong Fu with America's most respected author and teacher.

Northern Shaolin Sword

Author: Yang Jwing-Ming
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780901764782
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 188

Book Description

Ancient Chinese Weapons

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center Inc
ISBN: 9781886969674
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Ever wonder what all those fancy martial arts weapons are for? Find out in this definitive manual.

The Shaolin Monastery

Author: Meir Shahar
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 0824831101
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
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.

Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: Action Pursuit Group
ISBN: 9780865680203
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
This book is a comprehensive study guide to the fundamental and intermediate levels of Shaolin long fist kung-fu. In terms of showing and preserving knowledge for the students and instructors of long fist, this volume provides an invaluable aid for teaching sequences and explaining other aspects of the style. This book lays a foundation for beginning and advanced stages of long fist in terms of giving the student of kung-fu a grounding in fundamental and intermediate knowledge and skill.

Tai Chi Sword

Author: Guangqi Li
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780976118329
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
The 32 simplified forms explained in this book are the first lessons for Tai Chi Sword and can be practiced by anyone over 13 years old. Ancient in its origin and deep in spiritual roots, "Tai Chi Sword" is moving meditation for many who practice it.

Tai Chi Sword Classical Yang Style

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781594397714
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Beyond the Barehand Form, beyond the Qigong, lies the elegant and effective Sword of Taijiquan! Learn to extend your Qi, enhance your art and refine your self. This comprehensive guide contains not only the complete Taiji Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong Set, but also seldom taught sword fighting applications and matching exercises. More than just a "how-to", this book also contains theory, history and a complete guide to fundamentals--all essential to building a deep, understanding of this art, long considered to be the highest achievement in Taijiquan, as well as the most popular of the Taiji weapons. Strengthen and relax your body. Calm and focus your mind. Improve your balance. Develop proper Taiji breathing. Learn the complete Sword Form and Taiji Sword Qigong. Over 400 photos with detailed instruction.

Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-fu

Author: Brian Klingborg
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 146291697X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
Master the northern style of Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide The Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu: Pek Sil Lum is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of the traditional Chinese art known to the West as Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu. It includes a historical overview, basic positions, and authentic forms and techniques. Pek Sil Lum is especially renowned for its repertoire of kicking techniques, ranging from simple front kicks to jumping twirling crescent kicks to the dreaded tornado kick, and includes open- and closed-hand strikes and a number of weapons forms.

Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
ISBN: 9780940871045
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
150 fast and effective joint locks and cavity strikes. Includes fundamental training.