. A 34th generation shaolin warrior monk from china's shaolin temple—the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the mecca of all martial arts—Yan Ming teaches the students at his USA Shaolin Temple that there is no better workout program than his brand of kung fu for getting the body and mind into warrior condition.
Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of four-color photographs, the warrior workout, distills a lifetime of Shaolin training and wisdom into a 28-day workout. The shaolin workout is a complete-unto-itself program of both fitness and spiritual lessons can be applied to every aspect of one's life: work, relationships, family.
Kung fu gives a superb aerobic workout at the same time that it dramatically increases flexibility, power, and speed. In his loft in new york city's greenwich Village, Sifu Shi Yan Ming trains men and women of all ages, body types and backgrounds in the fundamentals of kung fu.
Instant Health: The Shaolin Qigong Workout For Longevity
The complete workout is shown with easy-to-follow instructions and images, covering everything from stretches and stances to the Instant Health self-massage. This comprehensive guide provides detailed advice on adapting Shaolin Qigong to suit any life stage, Zen wisdom, and includes training tips, and a personalized mind-body workout created especially for the busy Western lifestyle.
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The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu: The Secrets of Kung Fu for Self-Defense, Health, and Enlightenment Tuttle Martial Arts
. It will prove invaluable to everyone interested in martial arts, chi kung, mental focus, vitality, and meditation, showing how Kung Fu and other Shaolin arts can bring you health, and spiritual joy. Chapters include:what is kung fu?—four aspects of kung fu; the importance of force training; application for combat and daily living; kung fu philosophy for deeper understanding; the benefits of kung futhe historical development of chinese martial arts—kung fu in prehistoric and ancient times; the glorious han and tang; the modern periodfrom shaolin to taijiquan—shaolin kung fu; the various styles of taijiquan; soft and hard, knives and other weapons; light and heavy weaponsunderstanding and developing chi—the various genres of chi kung; lohan embracing buddha; abdominal breathingshaolin kung fu and zen—Culitvating Heart, Internal and ExternalA Comparative Study of Kung Fu—Contrasting Shaolin and Wudang Kung Fu; Xingyi Kung Fu and Taoist Concepts; Tanglangquan or Praying Mantis Kung Fu; The Spread of Southern Kung FuDefining Aims and Objectives—Setting Aims for Kung Fu Training; Personal Objectives; Course ObjectivesThe Foundation of Shaolin Kung Fu—Inheritance from Past Masters; Various Shaolin Hand Forms; Basic Shaolin PatternsFrom Form to Combat Application—The Four Directions of Attack; The Principles of Effective Combat; Specific Techniques Against KicksCombat Sequences and Set Practice—Relieving Injuries Sustained in Sparring; Composing Your Own Kung Fu SetsShaolin Five Animals—Understanding Characteristics and Essence; The Five-Animal Set; The Names of the Five-Animal PatternsFive-Animal Combination Set—How to Improve Combat Efficiency; Spacing and Timing in CombatThe Internal Force of Shaolin Kung Fu—The Relationship Between Technique and Force; The Compassionate Art of Qin-Na; The Internal Force of Tiger ClawTactics and Strategies—Using Continuous Attack Effectively; A Tactic to Distract Your Opponent; Selecting Strategies to Suit Particular SituationsClassical Kung Fu Weapons—Staffs; Whips, Nourishing Nature; Bodhidharma and Taoism in ZenThe Shaolin Way to Enlightenment—Attaining a Focused Mind; Meditation to Train Awareness; Shaolin Kung Fu for Spiritual Development Yan lei Press.
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The Complete Book of Shaolin: Comprehensive Programme for Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Development
The book includes: - The background and scope of kungfu. Form and combat applications. Its scope and depth is amazing, among many other things, touching on, poetry and enlightenment. Yet it is written in a language easy to understand. Yan lei Press. But kungfu is just one of the three treasures of Shaolin, the other two being chi kung and Zen.
For the first time ever, this inspiring book, written by an internationally acclaimed Shaolin Grandmaster, brings to you the crystallization of Shaolin wisdom and practice spanning many centuries. Principles and methods of force training. Maintaining one's health and vitality and the healing of so-called incurable diseases.
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Instant Fitness: The Shaolin Kung Fu Workout Instant Health The Shaolin Qigong Workou
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Wing Chun Kung Fu: Traditional Chinese Kung Fu for Self-Defense and Health
St martin s Griffin. By using the skills of wing Chun Kung Fu, a smaller and weaker person can easily overcome a larger strong opponent. Straightforward and efficient, Wing Chun Kung Fu is one of the most popular forms of Kung Fu because it emphasizes techniqu over strength. With its focus on technique rather than force, it is suitable for both men and women, young and old, and for those of all levels of physical fitness.
Bruce lee--wing chun's most famous student--was taught by Ip Chun's father, Grandmaster Ip Man. Together they demonstrate that first form of Wing Chun Siu Lim Tao and show how it can be used for self-denence. Used book in Good Condition. Yan lei Press. Grandmaster ip chun is regarded as the world's leading authority on Wing Chun.
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Wing Chun Kung Fu Bamboo Ring: Martial Methods and Details of the Jook Wan Heun of Wing Chun
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Bruce Lee Strength Workout For Muscles Of Steel
Used book in Good Condition. Tuttle Publishing. Do you want to know how bruce lee built his incredible muscles? Discover what types of arm, leg, abs, shoulder, back and core exercises he did and find sample workout routines here in this one-of-a-kind book. Almost all of lee’s body parts were perfect but his abs were the best.
St martin s Griffin. His abs were defined and looked like a washboard. He was always searching for new types of exercises in order to maximise the strength of his abdominal muscles. Yan lei Press. There are many advanced exercises linking to his name - and all are included here in this book for the first time ever.
Each radley classic is a meticulously restored, luxurious and faithful reproduction of a classic book; produced with elegant text layout, clarity of presentation, and stylistic features that make reading a true pleasure.
Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts
Over 400 photos to guide you + special bonus sections. Yan lei Press. Special bonus sections: 10 tips for Full Splits, 20 Tips for High Kicks and 10 workouts for specific martial art types. Building on this foundation, sang H Kim teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility.
Tuttle Publishing. Yan lei Pr. A complete guide to stretching for martial arts. Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H Kim, Ultimate Flexibility is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. St martin s Griffin. From the best selling author of Ultimate Fitness & Martial Arts After 40
You'll also find information that you wont find in any other martial art book, including a detailed exploration of how your body works for or against you in your training and how flexibility can make you stronger and faster. Includes the basics to detailed workout guidelines for every style & level of practice.
The Power of Shaolin Kung Fu: Harness the Speed and Devastating Force of Southern Shaolin Jow Ga Kung Fu DVD Included
Yan lei Pr. Yan lei Press. It includes instruction in the powerful striking techniques that so often lead to decisive victory in today's mixed martial arts bouts. The power of shaolin kung fu offers readers a comprehensive course in the fundamental movements that have been practiced and perfected by warrior monks for centuries.
Shaolin jow ga kung fu is a combination of southern and northern Shaolin techniques—making it by far the most effective in terms of combining blinding speed with devastatingly powerful strikes. This is the Lower Priced Edition. Tuttle Publishing. A complete guide to stretching for martial arts. This informative kung fu book also shares the moral and ethical philosophies that underlie the Jow Ga system.
Includes the basics to detailed workout guidelines for every style & level of practice. From the best selling author of Ultimate Fitness & Martial Arts After 40
The Art and Science of Staff Fighting: A Complete Instructional Guide
Tuttle Publishing. Staff fighting techniques can be effectively applied in a self-defense situation using a walking stick, curtain rod, fallen tree branch, shovel, hockey stick, floor lamp, mop, coatrack, broom, or rake. Equipped with this knowledge, in one way or another, readers will begin to realize that, they are nearly always armed―and capable of defending themselves.
This book featuresnine levels of instruction, utilizing the best of eastern and Western artsA comprehensive, methodical approach to building staff skills If you are already a student of the staff, progressing from easy to expertOver 600 photos with motion arrowsA “nondenominational” approach to staff, these lessons will not conflict with your katas or current style.
St martin s Griffin. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. Joe varady lays out a comprehensive course of study in nine levels, from beginner to expert. Yan lei Press. He guides readers through such fundamentals as stances, striking, blocking, and footwork.