Description
Chinese martial arts, kung fu, are a path to masterful self-defense and physical skills, gaining increasing popularity in the West. With the variety of styles, schools, and interpretations of techniques, an uninitiated seeker finds it difficult to navigate, which is why this guide is welcome as it aims to clarify this intricate topic. The historical introduction familiarizes readers with the origins of Chinese martial arts traditions and their original roots. Subsequent chapters introduce various styles, their applications, and characteristic elements, and especially the intricate system of Shaolin kung fu, within which exists a whole range of offensive and defensive approaches, most of which are practically unknown (the so-called internal kung fu). An important part is also a discussion on modern martial arts styles and their most significant contemporary representatives.
Information
Author: Urgela Robert
Language: Czech
Publication date: August 1, 2005
Manufacturer: FONTÁNA ESOTERA, s.r.o.
Genres: Sport, Martial arts, Books, Non-fiction literature, Health, weight loss, and sports
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 124
ISBN/EAN: 9788073362331