Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Manual - Paperback

by Thomas F. Smith (Author)

Shaolin Kung-Fu Manual Description; Table of Contents Summary Description of Shaolin Kung-Fu and benefits of training Shaolin Kung-Fu history, timeline and influences of its originators including Bodhidharma and Priest Yue The Six Paramitas - the Five Perfections Genealogy Chart, Historical Map The Influence of the Original Five Animal Methods of the Shaolin Tradition Learning Methods and Goals Training Methods in Shaolin Kung-Fu, Chi Kung (energization methods): breath work; crane breath and cobra breath stretching; training preparation, tan tien expansion sequence meditation, mudra chi kung in forms training: San Zan (The Ancient Wisdom of the Three Battles) Pai She Chuan (Form of the Ancient Wisdom of the White Snake) Pai He Chuan (Form of the Ancient Wisdom of the White Crane) Sui Shi No Kon (staff form, chi kung version)Training Methods in Martial Shaolin Kung-Fu Training in: stance, footwork, technique, combinations, self defense strategies, energy delivery Martial forms: Yue Chia Hsing I Yue Chia Hsing Er Yue Chia Hsing San Yue Chia Hsing Si Yue Chia Hsing Wu Wu Sattva Chuan Sui Shi No Kon (staff form, martial version) The Mystical Meaning of the Movement, Mudra and Names of the Movements within the chi kung forms: San Zan, Pai She Chuan, Pai He Chuan Symbolism and use of each of the most common Shaolin Mudra used in Shaolin Kung-Fu Shaolin Kung-Fu teacher certification requirements and grading methods Glossary of terms and concepts Overview The modern view of Shaolin Kung-Fu is based on incomplete second hand information and an overwhelming influence of the Chinese communist government. These influences have eliminated much of the self defense methods and strategies, much of the physical health training and maintenance methods, and nearly all of the spiritual awareness development concepts and training methods. This book breaks the norm of modern Shaolin Kung-Fu manuals in that it presents and explains these missing Shaolin influences.Pages 181, 8.5 x 11 Illustrations 47 Maps 1 Charts 1 Instructional DVDs are available from the publisher