This book includes:
1. The origin and development of Chinese martial arts; (1) The bud of Chinese martial arts; (2) The development of Chinese martial arts;
2. The definition and characteristics of Chinese martial arts; (1) The definition of Chinese martial arts; (2) The formal characteristics of Chinese martial arts;
3. Shaolin Kung Fu in Chinese Martial Arts; (1) A brief history of Shaolin Martial Arts; (2) Shaolin Faction Organizations; (3) Shaolin Martial Arts and its gist;
4. Wudang Kung Fu in Chinese martial arts; (1) The origin and concept of Wudang Sect martial arts; (2) The inheritance of Wudang Sect; (3) The development of Wudang Sect; (4) Wudang Kung Fu factions; (5) Wudang Sect Kung Fu characteristics;
5. Emei Kung Fu in Chinese Martial Arts; (1) Origin of Emei Martial Arts; (2) Branches of Emei Martial Arts; (3) Characteristics of Emei Martial Arts;
6. Nanquan Kung Fu in Chinese martial arts; (1) "Five Famous Masters" of Guangdong Nanquan; (2) Other branches of Guangdong Nanquan;
7. The magical power of Tai Chi in Chinese martial arts; (1) Overview of Tai Chi; (2) The evolution of Tai Chi;
8. The moral cultivation of Chinese martial arts;
9. Famous martial artists in modern China; (1) Dong Haichuan, founder of Baguazhang; (2) Huo Yuanjia, founder of Jingwu Sect;
10. Chinese martial arts going global, etc.
Reader comments
Finished reading! This book has no practical, specific boxing techniques!
However, he talked about the origin and development history of various boxing techniques in China, which is suitable for beginners who want to know this knowledge. It can give them an understanding of martial arts as a whole and a certain understanding of various boxing techniques! Help enhance the self-confidence of Chinese people!
For example, some of the more famous Shaolin Temple, Mount Emei, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin that we know now are all explained. The origin and development of Chinese martial arts, the evolution of various boxing techniques, etc. Are all covered!
This book is really good! It introduced the origin and development of Chinese martial arts in detail and also talked about various martial arts schools, which was an eye-opener for me. I especially liked the Shaolin Kung Fu and Wudang Kung Fu sections and learned about their history and characteristics. Moreover, this book also emphasizes the importance of martial arts cultivation, which is very enlightening for those who study martial arts. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
Very good. A very thorough introduction to Chinese martial arts.
Finished reading! This book has no practical, specific boxing techniques! However, he talked about the origin and development history of various boxing techniques in China, which is suitable for beginners who want to know this knowledge. It can give them an understanding of martial arts as a whole and a certain understanding of various boxing techniques! Help enhance the self-confidence of Chinese people! For example, some of the more famous Shaolin Temple, Mount Emei, Tai Chi, and Baduanjin that we know now are all explained. The origin and development of Chinese martial arts, the evolution of various boxing techniques, etc. Are all covered!
This book is really good! It introduced the origin and development of Chinese martial arts in detail and also talked about various martial arts schools, which was an eye-opener for me. I especially liked the Shaolin Kung Fu and Wudang Kung Fu sections and learned about their history and characteristics. Moreover, this book also emphasizes the importance of martial arts cultivation, which is very enlightening for those who study martial arts. All in all, this is a great book worth reading!
Very good. A very thorough introduction to Chinese martial arts.
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