Gordon Muir began his martial arts studies at the age of twelve, followed by years of serious study of a wide variety of disciplines including judo, kyokushinkai, karate, kempo, several kung fu styles, and kickboxing. Eventually he discovered the internal martial arts, which led to t’ai chi and Master T. T. Liang, renowned teacher of Yang style. The culmination of the author’s longtime study of this style is this enlightening look at the Yang style of t’ai chi. Focusing on the revered traditional form rather than the more recently created short form, the book describes in depth the type ... [Read More]
Tai chi chuan is the most popular as well as least understood Chinese martial art currently practiced. However, Yang Jwing-Ming, one of the most notable tai chi teachers, attempts to clear some common misconceptions through effective explanations and technique photographs. For anyone with an interest in tai chi, this book is a must.
Here is the original, rarely seen Tai Ji Quan developed by Yang Lu Chan's best Imperial Palace Guard student, Quan You, over 150 years ago. While other styles branched off into sport, health, and meditation, Quan You's disciples preserved the traditional ways. This book covers the principles, characteristics, and essentials of the Wu method, along with its famous masters. The entire classical form is illustrated step-by-step, and includes weapons skills.
HARDCORE SELF-DEFENSE is totally unlike any other martial-arts book you've ever read. It is the result of a lifetime of experience by one who walks the Warrior's Path. Jam-packed with useful information, no space is wasted with "filler material" like training methods, foreign terminology, or photographs of the author pretending to spar. No, this book gets right to the point and tells you the best ways to defend oneself, as well as commonly taught nonsense that will not work against a real opponent. This book is heavy on combat psychology and weaponscraft, and is intended for those who are trul... [Read More]
Fu Zhongwen's classic guide offers the best documentation available of the Yang style of taijiquan. The superbly detailed form instructions and historic line art drawings are based on Fu’s many years as a disciple of Yang Chengfu, taijiquan’s legendary founder. Also included are concise descriptions of fixed-step, moving-step, and da lu push hands practices. Additional commentary by translator Louis Swaim provides key insight into the text’s philosophical language and imagery, further elucidating the art’s cultural and historical foundations.
Kata, the formal exercises of karate training, were the essence of practice in Okinawa and China, and are the core training method even today.Detailed here in 1500 sequential photos are the five Heian and three Tekki kata, mastery of which is necessary to attain first dan.Demonstrated by the author and Yoshiharu Osaka.
Do you want to learn how to easily and effectively protect yourself - whatever your age, size or skill?! The new #1 Self Defense Bestseller - Grab Your Copy Now! Discover 'Self Defense Made Simple' from Bestselling Self Defense Author Phil Pierce: Your blueprint for smarter, easier and more intuitive self-protection without the years of training or complicated lessons. Do you want to learn how to ensure you never get hit using one special technique? Or how to use psychology 'hacks' to prevent violence before it happens and stay in control? Learn how to really use everyday objects as weapons (... [Read More]
Kung Fu for Girls is your guide to the art of self-defience with control, power, and, of course, style. You already have all of the tools─from your arms, head, butt, and legs to your cell phone, keys, high heels, and handbag─now learn how to use them! With this simple, stylish course in essential kung fu moves, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to stand up to any situation and keep you and your friends out of harm’s way. Stash the book in your handbag─don’t go out on the town without it!
One of the three major orthodox internal styles of Chinese martial arts (along with Xing Yi Quan and Tai Ji Quan), Bagua Zhang (or Ba Gua Zhang) is also one of the most ancient and revered. The first volume in a series of two on the form, Liu Bin’s Zhuang Gong Bagua Zhang, Volume One, is written from the perspective of a wise master who gives equal attention to Bagua’s historical evolution and to the art and practice itself. A disciple of famous master Liu Xing Han and one who honed his skills for over 20 years under the same trees in Temple of Heaven Park as the originators of Bagua, Pro... [Read More]
For the first time in history, you can reap the benefits of closely guarded wisdom! Explore Dr. Yang's translations and their meanings of these long-held secrets of Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan.
This book is a thorough introduction to the worlds leading fencing system. Deeper and more systematic than any other text available in English. George Edward Kolombatovich, Head Coach, Columbia University. Fencing: the modern international style is a systematic, in-depth introduction to the theory and practice of fencing both the how and the why. Unlike most introductions, its purpose is to give students enough knowledge to teach the sport, not just practice as beginners. But beginners can learn from it, too. The book is clearly and extensively illustrated. The original material has been suppl... [Read More]
Since ancient times Tai Chi Chuan has been practiced as a holistic mind/body fitness system, bringing immense benefits for practitioners in health, longevity, relaxation, and concentration. But Tai Chi Chuan was also practiced as an effective and deadly martial art.Because of this, the ancient masters rarely disclosed their secrets, guarding them as closely as they would military secrets. They preserved their profound insights in obscure\ songs, poems, and classics, revealing only to those they considered trustworthy and ready for such secrets. That is, until this century.Now, you can reap the... [Read More]
Kung fu, China's martial arts legacy, stretches from the distant past of the Shaolin temple to the strife torn decades of the 20th century, and into the new millennium. It is a legacy filled with tales of great masters and incredible exploits. Here, in a revised and expanded edition of this best-selling title, we survey the major kung fu styles and masters of the present day. Long range and short range styles, internal and external power, and the living legends of kung fu are all explored in great detail and with numerous photographs.
Ip Man Wing Chun Kuen: The Best Amateur Book in the IP Man Wing Chun ENGLISH VERSION AFTER THE GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHIC SUCCESS "IP MAN", THE STYLE OF KUNG FU CALLED WING CHUN IS BACK TO TILT FROM THE AGE OF BRUCE LEE FILMS ... I'm the author of the book "IP MAN WING CHUN". Over the course of time I have practiced in several Italian schools and I participated in numerous events, with Chinese masters and not of carat. I have carried out numerous theoretical studies on the history of Wing Chun and on the philosophy on which this style of Kung Fu is based. The book "IP MAN WING CHUN KUEN" ... [Read More]
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