
Kungfu Basics
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- The origins of kung fu—philosophy, history and different styles
- What really 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
- Effective 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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Content
- Intro
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Part 1 INTRODUCTION
- 1. History of Kungfu
- 2. Philosophy
- 3. Styles
- Part 2 GETTING STARTED
- 4. Choosing the Right School
- 5. What to Wear
- 6. Etiquette
- 7. Your First Class
- Part 3 ELEMENTS
- 8. Stances
- 9. Footwork
- 10. Kicks
- 11. Hand Techniques
- Part 4 PRACTICE
- 12. Warming Up
- 13. Participating in a Workout
- 14. Drills and Conditioning Exercises
- 15. Forms
- 16. Internal Training
- 17. Safety
- Part 5 MAKING PROGRESS
- 18. Your Training Program
- 19. Gauging Progress
- 20. Competitions and Demonstrations
- Resources
- About the Author
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