Download or read book Kung Fu Animal Power written by Scott Jensen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-03-25 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kung Fu Animal Power uses 18 different animals to teach classic virtues to build good character and healthy bodies. This beautifully illustrated, full color guide is packed with inspiration, valuable lessons, and detailed information. Each Kung Fu Animal also teaches a detailed body mechanic lesson and the drills to master it. These lessons build superior coordination, balance, and agility as well as balanced whole body strength and flexibility. Kung Fu Animal Power builds courage and real self defense skill with powerful moves from the best styles of Kung Fu. Master the Lessons of Kung Fu Animal Power and enter the Wu Lin Ren, or "Forest of Virtuous and Skilled Martial Artists".

Download or read book Kung Fu written by Ryan Gattis and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jen B's been surviving at the nightmarishly brutal MLK High School just like everybody else: by following the rules. She avoids the Principal. She doesn't complain. She's loyal to her MLK 'family'. And, like 99.5% of the student body, she knows one form or another of martial arts. When Jen's world-famous Kung-Fu champion of a cousin Jimmy Chang turns up, everyone wants a piece of him - including Ridley, resident drug lord and leader of the school's most violent gang. They all want to see the legendary martial-arts master defend himself during the school's merciless initiation ritual. Except that Jimmy's made a promise never to fight again - a promise that soon leads to the murder of Jen's brother and a bloody final battle that engulfs the entire school. Fast-paced, gritty and addictive, Kung Fu by Ryan Gattis is an extreme journey into high-school violence and the American Dream that feeds it.

Download or read book Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by Action Pursuit Group. This book was released on 1981 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive study guide to the fundamental and intermediate levels of Shaolin long fist kung-fu. In terms of showing and preserving knowledge for the students and instructors of long fist, this volume provides an invaluable aid for teaching sequences and explaining other aspects of the style. This book lays a foundation for beginning and advanced stages of long fist in terms of giving the student of kung-fu a grounding in fundamental and intermediate knowledge and skill.

Download or read book Attack of the Dragon King written by M.Chan and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heart of a tiger, strength of a dragon, body of a ... schoolboy? A thrilling new action-adventure series with the magical power of the Chinese Zodiac. When Jack's grandpa leaves him a magical twelve-sided jade coin, Jack finds himself caught in an ancient battle between good and evil. For he is the new Tiger Warrior, and it's up to him to save the world! Luckily, Jack has the spirits of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac to help him. Tiger can harness the power of fire, Dragon can control water, Monkey has lightening speed and the rest, well they're just happy to be out of the jade coin for a bit! But other ancient spirits want the power of the Chinese Zodiac for themselves... With a brilliant cast of troublesome animal zodiac creatures, deadly demons and spine-tingling spirits, this series is for fans of Adam Blade and Percy Jackson.

Download or read book Journey to the West 2018 Edition PDF written by Wu Cheng'en and published by Asiapac Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling Journey to the West comic book by artist Chang Boon Kiat is now back in a brand new fully coloured edition. Journey to the West is one of the greatest classics in Chinese literature. It tells the epic tale of the monk Xuanzang who journeys to the West in search of the Buddhist sutras with his disciples, Sun Wukong, Sandy and Pigsy. Along the way, Xuanzang's life was threatened by the diabolical White Bone Spirit, the menacing Red Child and his fearsome parents and, a host of evil spirits who sought to devour Xuanzang's flesh to attain immortality. Bear witness to the formidable Sun Wukong's (Monkey God) prowess as he takes them on, using his Fiery Eyes, Golden Cudgel, Somersault Cloud, and quick wits! Be prepared for a galloping read that will leave you breathless!

Download or read book The Intelligent Warrior Command Personal Power with Martial Arts Strategies written by Steve Jones and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2017-03-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steve Jones' Body Mind Spirit system shows you how to excel at whatever life throws at you, from self-defence on the streets, dealing with office bully tactics or giving a speech in front of a crowd of people. Using kung fu, dynamic meditation and chi gung, this is a unique guide to achieving success, confidence and balance in modern life.

Download or read book Little Monk and the Mantis written by John Fusco and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-08-21 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Engaging and knowledgeable…brings magical light and clarity to veiled martial arts history. In a cocoon shell, a man 'tis not a mantis til Fusco's faithful rendering of true life hero Wong Long bugs the Shaolin elders into accepting the teachings and virtues of the world's most dynamic insect…the praying mantis.--Dr. Craig D. Reid, Martial Arts Historian"

Download or read book Crane written by Jeff Stone and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In China in the mid-seventeenth century, twelve-year-old Hok, disguised as a boy for most of her life, must now assume her proper identity as a girl and try to save her brothers' lives by entering the notorious Jinan City Fight Club.

Download or read book Films of Fury written by Ric Meyers and published by Eirini Press. This book was released on 2011-03-22 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Bruce Lee to James Bond, Jackie Chan to Jet Li, Enter the Dragon to Kung Fu Panda, kung fu films remain a thrilling part of movie-lovers' lives. Now the acknowledged pioneer in the genre presents his magnum opus on the subject, incorporating information and revelations never before seen in America. From the ancient Peking Opera origins to its superhero-powered future, Ric Meyers reveals the loony, the legendary, and everything in between. This vivid, action-packed book may delight, surprise, fascinate, and even enlighten you with a personal V.I.P. tour through the wondrous world of the most ridiculously exhilarating movies ever made.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1994-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Matrix Kung Fu written by Al Case and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-20 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matrixing is the science of the martial arts. Matrix Kung Fu (Monkey Boxing) was one of the first matrixing courses. It was presented at MonsterMartialArts.com, and has proven to be a rock hard, best seller. This is because it presents the 'alphabet' of joint locks and stand up takedowns. Students of the martial arts are quite pleased when they 'take a gander' at this material. This is because it reduces the subject of joint locks and stand up takedowns to an easy and logical science, which facilitates learning greatly. Indeed, people who study this course become adept, and even expert, within a few months. The material presented here, in this book, is the original material of the video course of the same name. Students are encouraged to avail themselves of the accompanying videos through MonsterMartialArts.com. About the Author: Al Case began martial arts in 1967. He has studied Kenpo, Karate, Wing chun Gung Fu, Aikido, Northern Shaolin Ton Toi Gung Fu, Southern Shaolin Fut Ga Gung Fu, Pa Kua Chang, Tai Chi Chuan, and much more. He was a writer for the martial arts magazines in the 90s, and was asked to write his own column in Inside Karate (Case Histories). Currently, he teaches in Southern California. He can be reached through his website: MonsterMartialArts.com.

Download or read book Monkey Movement written by Brian Kuttel and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monkey kung fu is one of the most signature styles with its unique acting movements, dynamic gymnastic techniques, and unorthodox striking, kicking, and sweeping techniques. From high flying leaping to ground techniques, monkey kung fu is always impressive as it requires top athleticism and coordination to perform the physically demanding movements. The monkey form in the Choy Li Fut system of Kung Fu is full of unique acting, acrobatics, and applicable combinations which makes it a perfect study for any martial arts enthusiast.This book provides each movement with a full description, step-by-step instruction complete with illustrations, and common mistakes to help provide a well-rounded approach to learning the fascinating style of monkey kung fu. A must-have for the serious Choy Li Fut practitioner, Monkey Movement is also an essential reference guide for martial arts tricking and other kung fu athletes looking to improve their athleticism through movement training.

Download or read book Power of Shaolin Kung Fu written by Ronald Wheeler and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. It includes instruction in the powerful striking techniques that so often lead to decisive victory in today's mixed martial arts bouts. The book includes 300 color photographs along with detailed textual instructions and training tips. Shaolin Kung Fu is an indispensable part of every martial artist's repertoire--a vital means to improve your movement, motion, and balance skills and the best way for a mixed martial arts fighter to improve and perfect striking skills. This informative kung fu book also shares the moral and ethical philosophies that underlie the Jow Ga system. 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.

Download or read book Pachi Tanglang Chuan written by Yu-Chang Su and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 2014-07-21 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treatise on Chinese Martial Arts (Wushu, Guoshu, Kung Fu) by a world famous master, focusing on three styles: Pachi Chuan, Pikua Chang and Tanglang Chuan (Praying Mantis), including their histories, internal energy and applications. With hitherto unpublished information from a pure lineage in the line of Master Liu Yun-Qiao and the Wutan Institute. Many original pictures.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1977-08 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book Elementary Dance Education written by Janice Pomer and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2022-09-09 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children love to observe, explore, learn, and create. Elementary Dance Education helps them do all four. And it does so in a unique way, shaping its movement activities around nature themes. In fact, all of the learning experiences are based on different aspects of nature, as the text intertwines children’s innate curiosity and observation skills with the processes of scientific inquiry and artistic creation. Elementary Dance Education helps teachers develop the instructional skills they need to incorporate dance into their curricula, providing over 70 movement activities and exercises for students in grades K-6. The activities, which stimulate children’s minds and bodies through the process of collaborative dance creation, include variations for younger and older students. Ideas are offered for partner or small-group explorations, making the activities more inclusive and appropriate for each age group. Another unique feature of this book is the original music accompanying it. Teachers have access to 90 minutes of dynamic sounds, rhythmic percussion, captivating electro-acoustic compositions, and gentle atmospheric selections, delivered through HKPropel, to accompany the learning experiences. The compositions support students’ movement explorations, conveying a range of images and emotions and inspiring a variety of responses. In addition, Elementary Dance Education offers the following: Discussion questions for each exercise, prompting in-class discussion and student exploration; the questions come with sample answers or ideas to encourage student responses and spur a fruitful discussion 75 photos and several diagrams to illustrate positions and poses and stimulate ideas for the movement exercises Journal prompts, tailored for older and younger children, to give students the opportunity to respond and reflect on the learning experiences Video links (provided in HKPropel) to help illustrate concepts and exercises, offer examples, or encourage students to watch for something specific in an activity The book’s first chapter introduces the basic elements of dance; the remaining seven chapters offer movement exercises in various areas of nature: plants, animals, water, earth, sky, people, and other wonders. This book is a rich and easy-to-implement resource not only for elementary dance educators and physical educators but for classroom teachers as well. The exercises in this book use a template for movement discovery in which students will observe, explore, create, and share. This template “can be applied to all areas of the curriculum,” says author Janice Pomer. “It’s an invaluable tool for student engagement, satisfying children’s capacity to watch, wonder, move, interact, discover, and share.” Elementary Dance Education will promote children’s creativity and curiosity, engage and challenge their minds and bodies, and help them learn to appreciate and support each other as they work together exploring, creating, and sharing their ideas and insights about the natural world through dance. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1987-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.