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Summary: WOW, about time!!
Review: A must have book, invaluable to anyone who needs a tool for learning the basic of wushu.
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Summary: Simply Amazing...
Review: After reading through this book I was completely impressed on how much there was to learn. The authors take two approaches, the external and internal. It goes over methods for training Iron Palm, and others, but to do the internal training outlined here the reader needs the book titled "Qigong Empowerment" by the same authors. There is so much to learn, get it and start practicing as soon as possible.
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Summary: Simply Amazing...
Review: After reading through this book I was completely impressed on how much there was to learn. The authors take two approaches, the external and internal. It goes over methods for training Iron Palm, and others, but to do the internal training outlined here the reader needs the book titled "Qigong Empowerment" by the same authors. There is so much to learn, get it and start practicing as soon as possible.
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Summary: best overall martial arts training guide
Review: As a martial artist who has trained in both Japanese (Karate/Judo) and Chinese styles (Shaolin Choy li fut and taiji) I refer to this frequently to refresh my training knowledge. My only beef with it is that it is kind of lacking on some aspects of martial arts such as chi development and training tools. The only other aspect that annoys me is how it refers to martial art styles such as Choy Li Fut in a weird romanization of translation such as calling this style Cao Li Fun when nobody except for a Cantonese speaker would ever call it this name. BUT with that said overall I highly recommend it as an excellent supplement to your serious wushu training.
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Summary: A much needed textbook for Wushu
Review: As a student of Wushu for the last six months this book seems to be a much needed textbook. Foundation building and stronger kicks are covered here along with Free form fighting and joint locks. Also some more "exotic" things are covered like Iron Arm and Leg Training and Dim Mak are covered. A well written book that covers both Internal and External components of Wushu
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Summary: A much needed textbook for Wushu
Review: As a student of Wushu for the last six months this book seems to be a much needed textbook. Foundation building and stronger kicks are covered here along with Free form fighting and joint locks. Also some more "exotic" things are covered like Iron Arm and Leg Training and Dim Mak are covered. A well written book that covers both Internal and External components of Wushu
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Summary: Great book and Master
Review: I have bought the book and taken Shaolin Kung Fu with Master Wen-Ching Wu. His class is great and the book is a great tool for understanding and practicing at home.
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Summary: Good book for begining Wushu.
Review: I have studied only Japanese styles in a formal setting so far (karate and aikido) and wanted to have some additional practice and influence to help blend my style. I believe the book is intended for a refresher and additional practice for veterans of the style but it works nicely if you already have had some martial arts experience. It gives aspects of style, good stretching exercises, kung fu attainment training techniques and of course free fighting applications. Though you cant substitute reading the "applications" section for formal, hands on experience. I would recomend this book as a resourse for any martial artist wishing to expand their base of knowlege and help blend their style. Peace
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Summary: A wealth of information for the experienced and the novice.
Review: I've done martial arts for a few years now (Hapkido, Shaolin Kung Fu), and I can honestly say that this book is worth every penny. It's packed full from beginning to end with training techniques and applications -- everything from warming up and stretching every joint to stance training and putting power and better root into all of your moves. While the applications are pretty much all Sanshou (which is a little like long fist, and a lot like kickboxing), they're still very practical applications to learn. The more advanced qigung training techniques are enough to keep one striving for many years to come, and the appendices have a wealth of general information about weapons, forms, styles, and training. All in all, a wonderful book for the price.
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