Highlights OF A COMPENDIUM OF TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN-STYLE MARCIAL ARTS (CHINESE/ENGLISH) (Volumes 1 and 2) :
★ Large hardcover book (approx. 210 x 285 mm)
★ Published by Henan People's Publishing House
★ Comprehensive Content: Combines traditional routine demonstrations and explanations with detailed descriptions of martial arts theories, showcasing the profound and extensive techniques of traditional Shaolin martial arts.
★ Abundant Demonstration Images: Includes numerous action demonstration images, each accompanied by practical explanations. The techniques are presented with clear and concise pathways, balancing fitness and combat applications.
★ Bilingual Edition: The book features a bilingual layout in Chinese and English, making it suitable as a textbook for martial arts schools with both domestic and international students. It also serves as a valuable reference for martial arts enthusiasts worldwide who aspire to learn Shaolin techniques but lack access to formal training.
ISBN: 9787215062603
Barcode: 9787215062603
Chinese martial arts, celebrated as a national treasure, have gained worldwide fame and admiration.Among them, Shaolin martial arts stand out as the most exemplary. With countless routines and a wide range of sophisticated techniques, Shaolin martial arts are vast and profound.The author of this book, coming from a family of martial artists spanning seven generations, has compiled the treasured techniques of their predecessors and their insights from years of practice into this book, making it a valuable resource for martial arts enthusiasts to appreciate, study, and reference. This book serves as a comprehensive collection of Shaolin martial arts.
The first volume includes martial arts combat theories, individual practice routines, partner sparring routines, and single-move techniques for defeating opponents.
The second volume is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Huangdi Neijing) regarding the flow of qi and blood through the meridians. It integrates the core philosophies of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism to explain Shaolin martial arts strategies, tactics, ethics, and spirit. It also covers topics such as fitness, massage, training techniques, and meridian theory.
The book is richly illustrated with numerous action demonstration images. The text is simple and clear, with detailed explanations, striving to provide a comprehensive understanding of martial arts techniques for weapons such as sabers, spears, swords, and staffs.
The author sincerely hopes that readers will focus on learning traditional routines while supplementing this with appropriate study of martial arts theory.
This book is presented in a bilingual Chinese-English format. It can serve as a textbook for both domestic and international students in martial arts schools, helping them master traditional routines and consolidate their skills after graduation. It can also be used as a reference guide for martial arts enthusiasts worldwide who aspire to learn but lack the opportunity to attend formal training. Additionally, it opens a convenient door for foreign admirers of Chinese traditional martial arts to study the Shaolin style.
The Excerpt of A COMPENDIUM OF TRADITIONAL SHAOLIN-STYLE MARCIAL ARTS (Volumes 1 and 2)：
