About this book:
This complete and comprehensive introduction to kung fu -- and other aspects of ancient Shaolin wisdom -- will prove invaluable to everyone interested in the martial arts, chi kung, or meditation. It shows how kung fu, as well as other Shaolin practices, can bring you health, vitality, mental focus, and spiritual joy. It includes a history of the various forms of kung fu, an in-depth study of kung fu patterns and sets, and an introduction to kung fu weaponry, along with many stories of Shaolin wisdom and healing.
Synopsis:
Shaolin Kung Fu is a sacred art form based upon Taoist and Buddhist religious tradition that started in 500 AD and has since been passed down from Shaolin Monks. Fourth-generation successor Wong Kiew Kit wrote this definitive text that covers the turbulent history of the monks (who were forced to abandon their monasteries in the early 20th century), and includes an overview of Shaolin Kung Fu's many styles and their all-important psychological and spiritual components.
About the Author:
Wong Kiew Kit has practiced and taught Shaolin arts for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 students. He is the fourth generation successor of monk Jiang Nan of the Shaolin Monastery and Grandmaster of Shaolin Wahnam Kung Fu Institute. He is the author of several books on Eastern wisdom including The Art of Chi Kung, The Complete Book of Zen, The Complete Book of Tai Chi Chuan, and Chi Kung for Health, and Vitality.
Product Details:
- Author: Wong Kiew Kit
- Language: English
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 240
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Book Dimensions:
- Weight: 0.9 Pounds
- Length: 9.3 Inches
- Width: 6 Inches
- Height: 0.8 Inches
