The essence of internal martial arts [Paperback]

Jerry Alan Johnson (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ching Lien Healing Arts Center (1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885246005
• ISBN-13: 978-1885246004
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,747,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real treasure.., November 20, 2010

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Wei Yin Hou "Yin Hou" - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The essence of internal martial arts (Paperback)

This comes in two volumes so make sure which you are getting. Volume one is on striking and fighting points and volume two is on cultivation of chi . I suggest getting both if possible. Dr. / Sifu Johnson is a great writer. In these books he shares knowledge hard to find anywhere else. Most martial art teachers won't give this information out without you training with them for years and maybe not even then. The books are simple to read but go into great detail on internal martial arts training from both sides striking and healing. Also included are herbal remedies for healing when struck. There are many drawings to explain the text and charts with pressure points or striking points to be trained. These two books are real treasure if you need more understanding of your internal training. Greatly helped my understanding of my own training. Highly recommended!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the Essence of Internal Martial Arts Vol 1 &2, July 11, 2009

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This review is from: The essence of internal martial arts (Paperback)

This is a 2 book master class in internal martial arts (IMA)! For those not in the know, not only can you bring power to your immune system and body, but it can help your external m.a. so much! I now know that with me, one can't exist without the other! Really studying and practicing these 2 books, I can finally feel my chi, and am moving it around inside (and somewhat outside) my body. You HAVE to get both books, as there's so much info: imagery with intent; meditation; moving meditations; vibrating strikes; discharging explosive power; energy bubble and water drop; iron shirt; and lots of unusual ingrediants lists; dim mak; and just SO much to learn and use!
I'm not just recommending these books, I'm telling you that this series may change your life, it is that deep and vital! It has truly opened up a new way of thinking for my life-long practice that I will continue and expand upon!

8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative, July 11, 2003

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This review is from: The essence of internal martial arts (Paperback)

Has hard to get information in easy to read style for those interested in the internal martial arts. It seems to be a refined edition of a course Mr. Johnson offered along with Mr. Miller in the heyday of american Ba Gwa.