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OverviewChinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I and Pa-kua is an illustrated martial arts guide to two soft-style Chinese martial arts. Chinese internal boxing and other internal martial arts do not depend on muscular strength. Instead, their power is drawn from the cultivation and practical application of internal energy, or ch'i, making them perfect for people of all ages and all levels of fitness. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions and over 380 black-and-white photos and diagrams, this indispensable martial arts book is ideal for both wushu beginners and advanced practitioners. It describes in detail and fully illustrates the basic techniques of Hsing-I and Pa-kua, including the five fists and twelve animal styles of Hsing-I and Pa-kua's eight palm shapes and eight traditional methods of walking the circle. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Allen PittmanPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.308kg ISBN: 9780804838245ISBN 10: 0804838240 Pages: 192 Publication Date: 15 September 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsA welcome addition to books on the 'soft' arts by a recognized international expert on hand-to-hand combat. — Washington Post Magazine A welcome addition to books on the 'soft' arts by a recognized international expert on hand-to-hand combat. --<b><i>Washington Post Magazine</i></b> A welcome addition to books on the 'soft' arts by a recognized international expert on hand-to-hand combat. Washington Post Magazine -A welcome addition to books on the 'soft' arts by a recognized international expert on hand-to-hand combat.- --Washington Post Magazine Author InformationRobert W. Smith was the dean of Western martial arts writers and researchers. He published many classic books on the martial arts, including, T'ai-Chi: The 'Supreme Ultimate' Exercise and Secrets of Shaolin Temple Boxing. Allen Pittman, Smith's senior student, collaborated on this book after several years of study in Taiwan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |