Spear Hand (Praying Mantis Kung-Fu Series, Vol 1) [Hardcover]

Paul Eng (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Carroll St Pr (June 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918869013
• ISBN-13: 978-0918869012
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,910,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Good Introduction to Praying Mantis Kung Fu, May 14, 2001

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C. J. Hardman (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spear Hand (Praying Mantis Kung-Fu Series, Vol 1) (Hardcover)

Paul Eng introduces the art of Praying Mantis Kung Fu in this, the first of a four volume series on Mantis forms. Introductions are provided by Chan, Pui (Wah Lum), Wai Hong (Fu Jow Pai), and Kam Yuen among others. A section on Mantis Kung Fu history, and then Eng demonstrates the Spear Hand form in 48 sections, including separate photos which show the correct application of the techniques. An excellent introduction to the art of praying mantis. Text is in Chinese and English, instructions are precise.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Praying Mantis Kung Fu Book!, June 9, 2001

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Herminio (Keasbey, NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spear Hand (Praying Mantis Kung-Fu Series, Vol 1) (Hardcover)

The form demonstrated in this book is G-R-E-A-T!!! After you learn the form, try doing it back-to-back a couple of times for a great full-body workout. It'll strengthen your arms, legs, waist, back, chest, and lungs.