Kung Fu Basics
Everything You Need to Get Started in Kung Fu - from Basic Kicks to Training and Tournaments
Published on 19. June 2018
192 pages
978-1-4629-2018-1 (ISBN)
Description
Get your training off to a great start—from basic kicks to practice and tournaments—this book is a perfect introduction to kung fu for beginners. It's everything you need to get started in kung fu!
Whether you are considering taking up this martial art, or you've already started, Kung Fu Basics offers an easy, yet comprehensive introduction to everything you need to know to feel confident and be successful.
You'll learn about:
- The origins of kung fu—philosophy, history and different styles
- What happens in a kung fu class—invaluable tips on choosing the right school, getting ready for your first class, and basic training methods
- The essential elements of the style—stances, footwork, kicks, and hand techniques, with tips on common mistakes and how to get the most power out of each move
- Drill and conditioning exercises—exercises to compliment your training
- Practical ways to improve your kung fu technique—traditional teaching advice of Chinese masters
- Resources—help further develop your knowledge and understanding of kung fu
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Kung Fu Basics
Everything You Need to Get Started in Kung Fu - from Basic Kicks to Training and Tournaments
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05/2018
Tuttle Publishing
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Paul Eng was born in Hong Kong, began studying kungfu at the age of 6, and has been teaching since 1960. He studied a range of Kung Fu systems, specializing Seven Star Praying Mantis. He has taught in New York and in Vietnam while serving in the US Army, and in California where he has his own Kung Fu school.
Content
- Frontcover
- Titel Page
- Copyright
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Preface
- Part 1: Introduction
- Chapter 1 History of Kung fu
- Chapter 2 Philosophy
- Chapter 3 Styles
- Part 2: Getting Started
- Chapter 4 Choosing the Right School
- Chapter 5 What to Wear
- Chapter 6 Etiquette
- Chapter 7 Your First Class
- Part 3: Elements
- Chapter 8 Stances
- Chapter 9 Footwork
- Chapter 10 Kicks
- Chapter 11 Hand Techniques
- Part 4: Practice
- Chapter 12 Warming Up
- Chapter 13 Participating in a Workout
- Chapter 14 Drills and Conditioning Exercises
- Chapter 15 Forms
- Chapter 16 Internal Training
- Chapter 17 Safety
- Part 5: Making Progress
- Chapter 18 Your Training Program
- Chapter 19 Gauging Progress
- Chapter 20 Competitions and Demonstrations
- Resources
- About the Author
