Download or read book Chinese Gentle Art Complete written by Chiok Sam Yu and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Chinese Gentle Art Complete, Alexander Lim Co pours scholarship and more than 50 years? experience in Ngo Cho into the first-ever illustrated publication, and English-language translation, of this historical book on Fukien Five Ancestor Boxing. Long held as the ?Bible of Ngo Cho Kun,? this treatise on Five Ancestor Fist Kung-Fu has been a treasured keepsake among lineage holders of the style. Originally published in China 1917 by Yu Chiok Sam, one of the ?Ngo Cho Ten Tigers,? or leading disciples of the art?s founder Chua Giok Beng, the book saw only a limited print run. It has been out of print for over 90 years!This special Tambuli Media edition presents all of the original Chinese text in 244 pages, along with a new Foreword, Prefaces, an Appendix and precise English translation illustrated with over 725 clear photographs demonstrating techniques and training methods.
Download or read book Chinese Gentle Art Complete written by Chiok Yu and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I congratulate Sifu Alex Co for translating this rare and important book whose historical significance cannot be overstated. All practitioners of Ngo Cho should have this at their side!" -Grandmaster Benito Tan, Beng Kiam Athletic Association In Chinese Gentle Art Complete, Alexander Lim Co pours scholarship and more than 50 years' experience in Ngo Cho into the first-ever illustrated publication, and English-language translation, of this historical book on Fukien Five Ancestor Boxing. Long held as the "Bible of Ngo Cho Kun," this treatise on Five Ancestor Fist Kung-Fu has been a treasured keepsake among lineage holders of the style. Originally published in China 1917 by Yu Chiok Sam, one of the "Ngo Cho Ten Tigers," or leading disciples of the art's founder Chua Giok Beng, the book saw only a limited print run. It has been out of print for over 90 years! This special Tambuli Media edition presents all of the original Chinese text along with a new Foreword, Prefaces, an Appendix and precise English translation illustrated with over 700 clear photographs demonstrating techniques and training methods. Contents include: Single Short-Hand and Long-Hand Techniques; Double Short-Hand and Long-Hand Techniques; Kneeling and Evading Techniques; Nine Section Brocade; Nine Rotary Method; 18 Scholars Method; Solo and Partner Fighting Drills; 38 Solo Empty-Hand Forms; Six Weapon Art Categories.
Download or read book Chinese Gentle Art Complete written by Chiok Sam Yu and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I congratulate Sifu Alex Co for translating this rare and important book whose historical significance cannot be overstated. All practitioners of Ngo Cho should have this at their side!” —Grandmaster Benito Tan, Beng Kiam Athletic Association In Chinese Gentle Art Complete, Alexander Lim Co pours scholarship and more than 50 years' experience in Ngo Cho into the first-ever illustrated publication, and English-language translation, of this historical book on Fukien Five Ancestor Boxing. Long held as the "Bible of Ngo Cho Kun,” this treatise on Five Ancestor Fist Kung-Fu has been a treasured keepsake among lineage holders of the style. Originally published in China 1917 by Yu Chiok Sam, one of the "Ngo Cho Ten Tigers," or leading disciples of the art's founder Chua Giok Beng, the book saw only a limited print run. It has been out of print for over 90 years! This special Tambuli Media edition presents all of the original Chinese text along with a new Foreword, Prefaces, an Appendix and precise English translation illustrated with over 700 clear photographs demonstrating techniques and training methods. Contents include: Single Short-Hand and Long-Hand Techniques; Double Short-Hand and Long-Hand Techniques; Kneeling and Evading Techniques; Nine Section Brocade; Nine Rotary Method; 18 Scholars Method; Solo and Partner Fighting Drills; 38 Solo Empty-Hand Forms; Six Weapon Art Categories.
Download or read book The Way of Ngo Cho Kun Kung Fu written by Alexander Lim Co and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first authoritative book on the art of the Ngo Cho Kun (Five Ancestors Fist), depicting its early history, development, and its embodying principles and techniques like the basic fist set "Sam Chien" (Three Battles) the advanced form "In Tin Tat" (Entwining Kick), and a complete listing of all Ngo Cho Kun solo empty-hand forms. This book is a must for all practitioners of this style as well as other kung-fu enthusiasts. It was written under the able supervision of second-generation Grandmaster Tan Ka Hong from the original Chinese text. Great efforts have been exerted to arrive at the roots of the style. This book offers more than 200 photographs and illustrations and aims to bring the more than 100 years of Ngo Cho tradition within your reach. It was written in both English and Chinese, lending ample touch to its authenticity, and so as to reach a wider range of kung-fu aficionados. Translated and edited by Mr. Alexander Lim Co, with the full cooperation of the members of the Beng Kiam Athletic Club (the oldest kung-fu school in the Philippines), this book promises to bring you the authentic forms of Ngo Cho Kung-fu.
Download or read book Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts written by Lu Zhouxiang and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese martial arts is considered by many to symbolise the strength of the Chinese and their pride in their history, and has long been regarded as an important element of Chinese culture and national identity. Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts comprehensively examines the development of Chinese martial arts in the context of history and politics, and highlights its role in nation building and identity construction over the past two centuries. ? This book explores how the development of Chinese martial arts was influenced by the ruling regimes’ political and military policies, as well as the social and economic environment. It also discusses the transformation of Chinese martial arts into its modern form as a competitive sport, a sport for all and a performing art, considering the effect of the rapid transformation of Chinese society in the 20th century and the influence of Western sports. The text concludes by examining the current prominence of Chinese martial arts on a global scale and the bright future of the sport as a unique cultural icon and national symbol of China in an era of globalisation. Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts is important reading for researchers, students and scholars working in the areas of Chinese studies, Chinese history, political science and sports studies. It is also a valuable read for anyone with a special interest in Chinese martial arts.
Download or read book Five Ancestor Fist Kung Fu written by Alexander L. Co and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-22 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple, direct, and deadly–it's the art of ngo cho kun, or fists of the five ancestors. In its approach to iron body training, its reliance on the sam chien stance, and its special emphasis on hard and soft techniques, this Fukien style of kung–fu is believed to be the root of the Goju–ryu and Uechi–ryu Okinawan karate systems. During the declining years of the Ching dynasty, Sijo Chua Giok Beng combined the salient features of five styles from five masters into the formation of ngo cho kun, a distinct blend of both external and internal Chinese martial arts. Aside from being an effective form of self–defense, diligent practice of Ngo Cho Kun can balance the body's metabolism, strengthen internal organs, and improve general well–being. Ngo cho kun is at once historically significant and practical for modern–day self–defense needs. Five Ancestor Fist Kung–Fu is a must for those who are interested in the historical connection between kung–fu and karate, or who wish to expand their self–defense repertoire.
Download or read book Wing Chun Kung Fu written by Ip Chun and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple and powerful form of kung fu, wing chun is ideal for women interested in the art of self-defense. This book covers the first form of wing chun kung fu, and is appropriate for intermediate and advanced practitioners, as well as beginners. 130 photos.
Download or read book The Art of Tai Chi written by Paul H. Crompton and published by Element Books, Limited. This book was released on 1993 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese art of soft and gentle exercise. Easy-to-follow instructions and high quality, illustrations.
Download or read book Kong Han Ngo Cho written by Henry Lo and published by . This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Chinese Grappling written by Willy Lin and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Willy Lin follows his first successful chinna book with advanced information and illustrations on how to counter the most common street attacks with this gentle art.
Download or read book The Gentle Art of Faking written by Riccardo Nobili and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Gentle Art of Faking" by Riccardo Nobili. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book Chinese Art The Impossible Collection written by Adrian Cheng and published by Assouline Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While readers will come away from Chinese Art with a nuanced understanding of Chinese culture, the volume is also a work of art in its own right—a must-have collectible for any devotee of Chinese art and culture. Assouline’s Ultimate Collection is an homage to the art of luxury bookmaking—the oversized volume is hand-bound using traditional techniques, with several of the plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper and housed in a luxury silk clamshell.
Download or read book The Tao of Wing Chun written by John Little and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wing Chun is the most popular form of Chinese Kung Fu in the world today, with over four million practitioners. The art as it is presently understood has been handed down from teacher to student for more than three hundred years. Until now, no one has ever stepped back and taken a critical look at why this art’s techniques are presented and performed the way they are. This book, by Wing Chun master Danny Xuan and martial-arts authority John Little, is the first to decipher these techniques that until now have been encrypted within this art. Xuan and Little reveal how Wing Chun was designed holistically, based on the laws of physics, human nature, and biomechanics. It was also designed with economy, efficiency, and productivity in mind. Unlike other martial arts, Wing Chun doesn’t focus on making a person larger, more rugged, acrobatic or animal-like; rather, it focuses on making optimal use of one’s own bodily structure and power potential by applying the sciences of biomechanics and physics. Thus, it is possible for males and females of all ages and sizes to excel in this art. The Tao of Wing Chun provides a readable, authoritative means of cultivating personal protection skills, enhanced flexibility, improved coordination, greater stamina, and physical and mental fitness while simultaneously cultivating humility, focus, determination, self-confidence, character, camaraderie, and deep inner strength. Foremost, this book offers the reader the means by which to apply Wing Chun principles in daily life. Enhanced by forty-eight full-color illustrations, The Tao of Wing Chun will fascinate, educate, and entertain a wide range of readers—from beginner to master.
Download or read book Jujitsu written by George A. Kirby and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the basic history, theory, and philosophy of jujitsu, along with an explanation of ki and how it's used is explained in this book. It outlines the circle theory, the use of ki as an essential element, the basic mechanics of jujitsu, how techniques should be practiced and executed, what attitude should be maintained, and how theory should be applied to the learning of techniques. It's true of jujitsu that what appears to be simple on the surface becomes more complex as one probes deeper. As one's knowledge increases, the serious student will find more than meets the casual eye.
Download or read book Journal of the North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society written by Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. North China Branch, Shanghai and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains list of members.
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Download or read book Journal of the North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society for the Year written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
