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9781889659176

Kung Fu Elements

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  • ISBN13:

    9781889659176

  • ISBN10:

    1889659177

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2001-11-01
  • Publisher: Way of the Dragon
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Table of Contents

Preface 7(4)
Shou-Yu Liang
Preface 11(4)
Wen-Ching Wu
Introduction: Essential Elements 15(1)
Purpose and Philosophy
16(3)
Combat Psychology and Training Emphasis
19(3)
Body Mechanics and Artistic Expressions
22(3)
A Brief History of Wushu
25(7)
Classification of Styles
32(4)
A Brief Outline of This Book
36(1)
Building a Strong Foundation
37(52)
Increase Your Flexibility
39(11)
Develop Stable Stances, Agility, and Proper Arm Movements
50(14)
Integrate Your Body Movements
64(18)
Improve Your Balance
82(7)
Developing Powerful Kicks
89(50)
Jumping Drills
90(2)
Basic Kicks
92(20)
Jumping and Spinning Kicks
112(12)
Miscellaneous Drills to Enhance Your Physical Ability
124(15)
Free Fighting Applications
139(70)
Mentally Prepare Yourself
140(5)
Mental and Physical Fighting Principle
140(2)
The Five Keys of Combat
142(1)
Basic Sanshou Strategies
143(2)
Fist, Hand, and Elbow Applications
145(13)
Kicking Applications
158(14)
Sanshou Fighting Combinations
172(37)
Practical Takedown Applications
209(32)
Use Leverage to Your Advantage
210(2)
Fast Takedown Techniques
212(29)
Practical Joint Control Applications
241(60)
Neutralization Drills
243(6)
Qinna Techniques
249(52)
Wushu Kung Fu Attainment Training
301(46)
Iron Arm Training
302(9)
Iron Leg Training
311(5)
Iron Sand Palm Training
316(4)
Red Sand Palm Training
320(7)
Cavity Press Finger Training
327(3)
Sound, Eyes, and Ear Training
330(3)
Emitting Neijin---Internal Strength Releasing Training
333(6)
Light Body and Agility Training
339(8)
Cavity Press
347(22)
The Cavity Press Concept
348(5)
Numbing Points
353(2)
Knockout Points
355(3)
Common Striking Points Used in Fighting
358(1)
Examples of Vital Points Used in Different Styles
359(10)
Appendix A: Glossary 369(126)
Appendix B: Herbal Formulas 495(4)
About the Author: Shou-Yu Liang 499(6)
About the Author: Wen-Ching Wu 505(4)
Bibligraphy 509(2)
Index 511

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