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Key Phrases: drinks beside stream, poise pattern, abdominal dan tian, Chi Kung, Black Tiger, Bow-Arrow Stance (more...)
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Book Description
This complete and comprehensive introduction to kung fu--and other aspects of ancient Shaolin wisdom--will prove invaluable to everyone interested in the martial arts, chi kung, or meditation. It shows how kung fu, as well as other Shaolin practices, can bring you health, vitality, mental focus, and spiritual joy. It includes a history of the various forms of kung fu, an in-depth study of kung fu patterns and sets, and an introduction to kung fu weaponry, along with many stories of Shaolin wisdom and healing.

About the Author
Wong Kiew Kit has practiced and taught Shaolin kung fu, chi kung, and meditation for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 students. He is the fourth generation successor of Monk Jiang Nan of the Shaolin Monastery and Grandmaster of Shaolin Wahnam Kung Fu and Chi Kung Institute. He is the author of many books on Eastern wisdom.
Product Details
  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (November 15, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0804834393
  • ISBN-13: 978-0804834391
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars 38 customer reviews (38 customer reviews)
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Have you ever been threatened by someone out to take your life or rob you? Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
drinks beside stream, poise pattern, abdominal dan tian, flowery fists, whirlwind kick, five elemental processes, defence patterns, felling techniques, zhan zhuang, leopard form, move your right leg, presents claw, crane beak, strikes vital point, combat sequence, horseback fighting, kicks tree, combat application, chi training, attacking arm, snake form, steals heart, back right leg, spiritual fulfilment, snake hand
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Chi Kung, Black Tiger, Bow-Arrow Stance, Shaolin Monastery, Horseriding Stance, False-Leg Stance, One-Finger Zen, Single Tiger Emerges, Precious Duck, Southern Shaolin, Zen Buddhism, Beauty Looks, Mirror Hand, Northern Shaolin, Abdominal Breathing, One-Finger Shooting Zen, Yan Qing, Iron Palm, Self-Manifested Chi Movement, Shaolin Five Animals, Zhang San Feng, False-Leg Hand Sweep, Horn Punch, Iron Fist, Ming Dynasty
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