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OverviewMaster the ancient Chinese martial art of Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide. The style of martial arts described in this book is believed to have developed from a form devised at the Shaolin Temple by the Indian monk Bodhidharma. Called Shih-pa lohan shou (Eighteen Arhat Hands), it was the original Lohan form. Its purpose was to provide monks with exercises that would not only strengthen their bodies and minds but also arm them with a formidable system of self-defense. The authors present the Lohan techniques of south China (as taught by the Hood Khar Pai) in both solo--and partner-- practice forms. Intended as a supplement to actual training, Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu gives the history of the Shaolin arts and then continues with a detailed explanation of the Lohan form. Accompanied by almost 30 sketches and over 400 black-and-white photographs, this straightforward introduction to the Lohan system is a must for any serious student of Shaolin techniques. Chapters include: Background of Shaolin Kung Fu; Fundamentals of Shaolin; The Lohan Pattern; Shaolin Training Methods; and more! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Donn F. Draeger , Donn F. DraegerPublisher: Tuttle Publishing Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Edition: Original ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.313kg ISBN: 9780804816984ISBN 10: 0804816980 Pages: 170 Publication Date: 15 September 1991 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 ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationP'ng Chye Khim trained in the Shaolin tradition, is head instructor of the Penang Shaolin Athletic Association (Malaysia). Donn F. Draeger gained international renown as an authority on Asian martial arts whose numerous books continue to be classics in the field. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |