Hakka Kung Fu: Martial arts and culture of the Hakka people (Evrard Fred)(Paperback)

Hakka Kung Fu: Martial arts and culture of the Hakka people (Evrard Fred)(Paperback)

Hakka Kuen is a generic term for all the martial arts developed by the Chinese Hakka community, mainly in southern China.This book is intended as a general presentation of the Hakka culture and their martial arts. It is the synthesis of our travels, trainings and research on the subject. We have

Warrior Origins: The Historical and Legendary Links Between Bodhidharma's Shaolin Kung-Fu, Karate and Ninjutsu (Ashrafian Hutan)(Paperback)

Essential reading for martial arts practitioners and students of BuddhismThis book considers the universal question posed by both martial artists and practitioners of eastern religions regarding the origins of each style or school. It delineates the ancestries of the most famous and popular martial

Richard Dragon, Kung-Fu Fighter: Coming of the Dragon! (O'Neil Dennis)(Pevná vazba)

From the 1970s kung-fu craze come these tales of American martial artist Richard Dragon as he criss-crosses the globe in the cause of justice. In these action-packed 1970s tales, American martial artist Richard Dragon criss-crosses the globe in the cause of justice. Along the way, he runs across

The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu (Olson Stuart Alve)(Paperback)

Developed by Wang Lang over 300 years ago, Praying Mantis Kung Fu is the only martial art based on the fighting skills of an insect. This fascinating system utilizes swift, methodical movements for defense and offense, and is well respected as an art that helps practitioners develop great strength

Chinese Martial Arts and Media Culture: Global Perspectives (Trausch Tim)(Pevná vazba)

Signs and images of Chinese martial arts increasingly circulate through global media cultures. As tropes of martial arts are not restricted to what is considered one medium, one region, or one (sub)genre, the essays in this collection are looking across and beyond these alleged borders. From 1920s

The Making of a Butterfly: Traditional Chinese Martial Arts as Taught by Master W. C. Chen (Starr Phillip)(Paperback)

This volume is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes from a student of the legendary kung-fu master, W.C. Chen. Each story focuses on a particular aspect of the traditional martial

Instant Fitness: The Shaolin Kung Fu Workout (Shi Shifu Yan Lei)(Paperback)

A definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of Shaolin kung fu, this workout book contains easy-to-follow instructions, photographs of the movements, and is suitable for beginners, long-term martial artists, and those looking for an unbeatable workout program that will target body and mind

Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters (Stevens John)(Paperback)

In budo--which can be translated as 'the way of brave and enlightened activity'--martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of budo's greatest masters of Kendo, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and other disciplines. Timely and

Chinese Martial Arts (Lorge Peter a.)(Paperback)

In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practiced for self-defense and sporting purposes only. However, for thousands of years, they were a central feature of military practice in China and essential for the smooth functioning of society. Individuals who were adept in

IP Man Wing Chun - The Best Book on Wing Chun Kung Fu - English Edition - 2018 * New*: The Most Powerful Style of Kung Fu Practiced by IP Man and Bruc (Sivo Alessandro)(Paperback)

WING CHUN IP MAN - THE BEST BOOK ON WING CHUN KUNG FU ENGLISH VERSION *****If you buy the Paperback Version of this Book you'll get the Kindle Book version for FREE***** AFTER THE GREAT CINEMATOGRAPHIC SUCCESS 'IP MAN', THE STYLE OF KUNG FU CALLED 'WING CHUN' IS COMEBACK I'm author of the

Kung Fu: Tae Kwondo, Tai Chi, Kendo, Aiado, Shinto Ryu: A Practical Guide (Goodman Fay)(Pevná vazba)

An illustrated introduction by experts to the most popular martial arts with step-by-step

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: And Other Tales (Wilson William Scott)(Paperback)

This collection of parables written by an eighteenth-century samurai is a classic of martial arts literature. The tales are concerned with themes such as perception of conflict, self-transformation, the cultivation of chi (life energy), and understanding yin and yang. Some of the parables seem

Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence (Miller Rory)(Paperback)

A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real-World Violence. Experienced martial artist and veteran correction officer Sgt. Rory Miller distills what he has learned from jailhouse brawls, tactical operations and ambushes to explore the differences between martial arts and the subject martial arts

Fighting for Honor: The History of African Martial Arts in the Atlantic World (Desch-Obi T. J.)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking investigation into the migration of martial arts techniques across continents and centuriesThe presence of African influence and tradition in the Americas has long been recognized in art, music, language, agriculture, and religion. T. J. Desch-Obi explores another cultural

The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used in Key Kicks, Strikes, & Throws (Chou Lily)(Paperback)

Unlock the power of the takedowns, strikes and defenses in martial arts from Kendo and Karate to Jiujitsu and Judo with this illustrated guide to the muscles and anatomy behind each movement. With detailed anatomical drawings, this book precisely illustrates the inner workings of your body during

In the Dojo: The Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts (Lowry Dave)(Paperback)

Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space), they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain

Filipino Martial Arts: Exploring the Depths (Lewis Peter A. H.)(Paperback)

The indigenous martial arts of the Philippines archipelago are known by a variety of names, including Arnis, Arnis de Mano, Eskrima, or Escrima, and are widely respected for the development of combat-effective defensive strategies and skills. The Filipino martial arts are fast and dynamic and

Chinese Martial Arts Cinema: The Wuxia Tradition (Teo Stephen)(Paperback)

A study of the Chinese martial arts film focusing on the wuxia (martial chivalry) genre from its beginnings in the Shanghai cinema of the late 1920s to Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) and Zhang Yimou's Hero (2002) and House of Flying Daggers

Meditation and the Martial Arts (Raposa Michael L.)(Pevná vazba)

The relationship between meditation and the martial arts is a multifaceted one: meditation is one of the practices in which martial artists engage in order to prepare for combat, while the physical exercises constituting much of the discipline of the martial arts might well be considered meditative

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: A Graphic Novel (Wilson Sean Michael)(Paperback)

A graphic novel version of this classic collection of martial arts parables, written by Issai Chozanshi, an 18-century samurai, brings these tales alive in a captivating and immediately accessible way. The stories, which feature demons, insects, birds, cats, and numerous other creatures, may seem

A History of Chinese Martial Arts (Huang Fuhua)(Pevná vazba)

Chinese martial arts have a long, meaningful history and deep cultural roots. They blend the physical components of combat with strategy, philosophy and tradition, distinguishing them from Western sports.A History of Chinese Martial Arts is the most authoritative study ever written on this topic,

Iron Shirt Chi Kung (Chia Mantak)(Paperback)

An introduction to the ancient Kung Fu practice designed to unify physical, mental, and spiritual health - Describes the unique Iron Shirt air-packing techniques that protect vital organs from injuries - Explains the rooting practice exercises necessary to stabilize and center oneself - Includes

Shaolin Kung Fu: The Original Training Techniques of the Shaolin Lohan Masters (Draeger Donn F.)(Paperback)

The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Chengfu Yang)(Paperback)

Martial arts master Yang Chengfu's seminal work on the techniques and applications of Yang-style taijiquan--now available to Western practitioners for the first time The publication in 1934 of Yang Chengfu's book, The Essence and Applications of Taijiquan (Taijiquan Tiyong Quanshu) marked a