Download or read book The Way of White Crane Karate written by George Alexander and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first book dedicated solely to Okinawan White Crane Karate. This book will teach you the complete Hakutsuru Kenpo Karate system. It includes history, theory of applications, kata, kumite-sparring techniques, two-man sparring kata, pressure point striking and knockout secrets. It explains in depth the secrets contained in the Bubishi, karate's mystical sourcebook. It explores karate's development in Okinawa and uncovers the hidden truths about styles, masters and much more.
Download or read book The Way of White Crane Karate written by Yamazato Pub. and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu a Rare Art Revealed written by Lorne Bernard and published by Laval, Québec : Académie Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu. This book was released on 2003 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essence of Shaolin White Crane written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by Ymaa Publications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reveals the secrets of Chinese internal power development.
Download or read book White Crane Kung Fu written by Vladimir Zlatic and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-22 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book in front of you is one of very few ever written about White Crane Kung Fu and the only one about Shaking Crane (Zong He) style written in English. The book introduces basic concepts of internal White Crane practice. Internal power has always been shrouded in a veil of mystery, often explained through Chinese religious and esoteric practices, believes and terminology. This book separates myths from facts and explains what internal power is and how it is generated within the body. Content is strictly focused on body mechanics and doesn't go into the realm of esoteric practices or religion of any kind. Basic methods of development, transmission and releasing of internal power are explained in detail. These methods are considered the very foundation and beginners course of Zong He Quan style, on the other hand, they are universal in their training approach and goals and could be included in practice of other internal styles, especially styles from Guangdong and Fujian provinces.
Download or read book The Essence of Shaolin White Crane written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by . This book was released on 2024-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Bubishi written by and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishiwas a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a gold mine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available.
Download or read book Chinese Boxing written by Robert W. Smith and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 1993-01-26 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distilling the martial art known in the West as kung fu, Robert Smith presents Chinese boxing (ch’uan shu) as an art “that combines the hardness of a wall and the softness of a butterfly’s wings.” His lively, pragmatic account conveys the discipline and insights acquired in ten years of study and travel in Asia. Smith describes his work with t’ai chi master Cheng Man-ch’ing, and connects ch’uan shu with the softer aspects and inner power of that popular practice. Fifty black and white photos illustrate this informative and personal account of the Chinese boxing tradition.
Download or read book White Crane Gung fu written by Michael P. Staples and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate written by Giles Hopkins and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal, philosophical, and historical exploration of Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate written by an experienced master. In Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate, Giles Hopkins draws on his fifty years of martial arts experience to take the reader on a journey through the meaning of kata (form) and bunkai (application) in Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate. Hopkins offers his personal reflections on the enigma of karate kata while explaining many of its little-understood applications. With skill and insight into kata's connection to nature, the book addresses key topics such as why some movements are done slowly while others are fast, the significance of steps and turns, and the role of tradition in karate. The purpose of kata solo patterns is to solidify specific self-defense techniques. Contrary to the commonly held belief that kata techniques can have multiple interpretations, Hopkins argues that kata embodies specific martial principles that must be followed rigorously for it to be truly effective. He also reveals the spiritual dimensions of martial arts by explaining its deep connection to nature. Providing new understanding of kata structure, themes, and martial art principles, Hopkins sheds light on the practitioner's journey.
Download or read book The Tiger crane Form of Hung Gar Kung fu written by Bucksam Kong and published by Black Belt Communications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book reveals the closely guarded techniques of hung gar kung-fu, a ferocious yet graceful art. This classic text, now on its twentieth printing, covers every aspect of the eponymous form, which melds the powerful attacks of the tiger with the elusive, flowing techniques of the crane. The accompanying DVD features five animal hand forms--tiger, crane, leopard, snake and dragon--as well as special conditioning and self-defense.
Download or read book The Kata and Bunkai of Goju Ryu Karate written by Giles Hopkins and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kata—or forms—through detailed descriptions of self-defense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martial-arts library. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the ten classical kata of Goju-ryu. Drawing on more than forty years of experience in the martial arts, Giles Hopkins Sensei takes us on a journey into the Goju-ryu karate system, providing a principles-based method for analysis of kata practice. Arguing against the commonly held notion that kata techniques can have multiple interpretations, he insists that a kata cannot simply mean what the user wants it to mean, but contains specific martial principles that must be followed for it to work effectively. The step-by-step descriptions of the receiving, controlling or bridging, and finishing techniques contain in-depth analysis of commonly misunderstood aspects of kata. Each chapter concludes with an engaging anecdote from the author’s time in Okinawa, the birthplace of Goju-ryu, connecting it with the kata under discussion. Equally useful for the novice and for more advanced karate practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of kata and bunkai.
Download or read book Qigong for Health and Martial Arts written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by Qigong, Health and Healing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increase your strength, improve your health, and discover greater martial power with ten separate sets of Qigong exercises. A special chapter discusses the application and uses of Qi and Qigong for enhancing martial arts ability as well as a section on soothing massage techniques to help recover quickly from various injuries.
Download or read book This Is Okinawan Karate written by Mehmet S. Tekbas and published by . This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking and exhaustive look into the complex development and unique character of Okinawan karate by a qualified exponent and researcher. The author, with over 42 years of experience in karate, presents the art in a manner that will allow all practitioners, beginner, and expert alike, to benefit from his extensive experience and research. Over 350 color photos and numerous text boxes accompany clear, detailed explanations, making this book an indispensable resource in the field of martial arts. For example, there are chapters focusing on training principles, body mechanics, Chinese boxing and the emergence of Okinawan karate, the real value of kata, the development of fighting skill, the philosophy of karate, weaponry, human aggression, and White Crane kata. This is perhaps the most illuminating karate book ever written. It separates the art from the hype, infusing meaning back into the art and into our practice. In the process, it explains the current status of karate and how we may change its direction for ourselves. Clearly, this is a book written for the thinking practitioner and a challenge to those that sully karate's reputation. Includes an extensive glossary, index, and references.
Download or read book Hidden Hands written by Phillip Starr and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The solo forms or sets of a martial art may appear to be merely flashy performances or rote exercises for conditioning, and because of this many students disregard this aspect of their training. True martial arts masters, however, know that the forms of a system actually contain all of the techniques and secrets of that system—if one knows how to look for them. Often called the “great books” of martial arts, forms are crucial for a deeper understanding of the art one practices. In Hidden Hands, Phillip Starr provides detailed instruction in the art of reading martial arts forms: by first mastering rudimentary “words” (individual techniques) and then moving on to simple “sentences” (combinations of techniques), the student will come to understand forms as ancient documents that contain the true essence of their art. Starr discusses different aspects of forms practice such as rhythm, timing, spirit, and performance, and presents specific guidelines for interpreting the movements of various forms. The book ends with the dissection and interpretation of a complete form. Containing examples from Chinese, Japanese, Okinawan, and Korean martial arts, Hidden Hands shows serious practitioners how to improve in any art and style.
Download or read book White Crane written by Sandy Fussell and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even though he has only one leg, Niya Moto is studying to be a samurai, and his five fellow-students are similarly burdened, but sensei Ki-Yaga, an ancient but legendary warrior, teaches them not only physical skills but mental and spiritual ones as well, so that they are well-equipped to face their most formidable opponents at the annual Samurai Games.
Download or read book Nintai written by Lawrence Mark Vellucci and published by . This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ex-Marine Lawrence Mark Vellucci offers a first-hand account of his years spent in Okinawa learning traditional karate from its masters.
