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The definitive introduction to kung fu from a fourth generation Grandmaster
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This unique book offers a comprehensive and practical introduction to kung fu and all the other aspects of Shaolin wisdom. An inspirational read, it shows how kung fu and other Shaolin arts can bring you health, vitality and spiritual joy. It includes practical exercises and meditation techniques and provides a fascinating history of various styles of kung fu, how kung fu patterns and sets are constructed and the strategies for victory developed. The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu is a seminal guide which will be invaluable to everyone interested in martial arts, meditation, stress management, healing and spiritual development. (20010730)
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is the best of the best. Everything is well guided and shown cleary.
Thought, effort, and time has gone into this book unlike most of the other martail art books around which just use big names like Bruce Lee to raise profits. This is truly a book worth buying as it is written by some one who cares and respects the art rather than some one just trying to make a good profit.
Thought, effort, and time has gone into this book unlike most of the other martail art books around which just use big names like Bruce Lee to raise profits. This is truly a book worth buying as it is written by some one who cares and respects the art rather than some one just trying to make a good profit.
The book explains thoroughly through differnt kung fu forms from Chen Style Tai Chi to Tanglangquan (praying mantis kung fu)
It explains how to get the most out of your traing, how to improve or biuld up you skills and even the use of weapons.
This book is the mother of all books and covers almost every thing from stretching, aims and objectives,tactics and strategies to the more important spiritual enlightenment.
A must buy.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Wong Kiew Kat provides the reader with a complete and full background into the depths of this wonderful art, clearly illustrating the fundamental differences between Kung Fu and other martial arts.
Those who are interested in learning a self-defence that does not concentrate purely on the physical and ‘external’ attributes but also on the mind, then Kung Fu along with this very book is the one for you. Kiew Kat elaborates the importance of attaining spiritual development from Chi techniques emphasising ‘Internal Force’ stressing that this is more important than knowing the sequence of moves.
For the student, Kiew Kat demonstrates how to continual improve self-development in Kung Fu and how to achieve skills quickly and effectively through objectives and aims also underlying the difference between the two. The book guides you through the many forms of Shaolin ‘hand’ shapes and stances that provide the foundations of Kung Fu. Combat sequences and combination sets along with vital illustrations create a more overall comprehensive guide into the physical self-defence and attack form. There is also a small section at the end on the various type of weapons used throughout the history of Kung Fu.
NEGATIVES.
The content of the book has much more value than the cost, but to be an excellent book it lacks grammatically. The author spends far too much time using Chinese references that I could not help thinking were irrelevant to the content and made difficult reading.
POSITIVES.
The book is full of abundant wisdom that would be useful even for the non Kung-Fu practitioner. The exercises to develop strength externally are vigorously hard, yet effective; and the internal ‘meditation’ exercises will make you feel and be very powerful and strong-minded.
This book would mainly suit the beginner and those who have been practising the art for many years but feel that something acute is missing. It also provides insight into why people who have studied Kung Fu for many years have never been good enough to become a master.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Wong Kiew Kit has done an excellent job of explaining the basics of Shaolin kung fu.
The book is clearly layed out and is an easy read.
There are plenty of excerises to keep you busy, and the simplified 5 Animals form that he has described is both practical and relatively easy to learn.
For the beginner I don't think there is a better introduction available.
All in all in comparison to other similar publications this stands head and shoulders above the rest.
The book is clearly layed out and is an easy read.
There are plenty of excerises to keep you busy, and the simplified 5 Animals form that he has described is both practical and relatively easy to learn.
For the beginner I don't think there is a better introduction available.
All in all in comparison to other similar publications this stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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Moderately Serious
This book has some quality information and pointers, however one should have in mind that it's a commercial book and its primary objective is to sell. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Huang He Hei Hu
Wonderful Introduction to Shaolin Kung Fu
The book guides you through the theory and some initial practices of Kung Fu.
At the beginning is the overview of historical development of kung fu and different kung-fu... Read more
At the beginning is the overview of historical development of kung fu and different kung-fu... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Laura De Giorgio
Great Book
This is a comprehensive guide to Shaolin Kung Fu. It covers all aspects of this magnificant art, some topics are more deeply covered than others. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Louis
Nice Book, Author's lineage is questionable.
As with all Martial Arts related media, there is a question of the authenticity of the author. The book itself is perfectly clear, well written etc, but I am not sure if the... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Donald Marcus
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this book should be read by all practising kung fu students. i found it to be truely enlightening
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by Mr. K. M. Williams
Interesting read
This book is like a breath of fresh air when compared to most other CMA books which contain only silly pictures and little text, which do little to inspire. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Haojianfromfoshan
Great introduction to Kung Fu concepts
This is a fantastic book for anyone who is looking to learn more about the origins of Kung Fu. It's also a great starter for the more advanced concepts.
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by Satpal
A Most Excellent book
Hi. This is a most excellent book. While it won't have you running around like little monkeys (one of the five animal forms), I did shortly after reading it find myself in a nearby... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2008 by John Robinson
Great read into eastern philosophy
Wong Kiew Kit really is a fanstastic writer and as a kung fu master you get the best information from a man who knows what hes talking about. Read more
Published on 24 April 2005 by J. L. Carr
Excellent
I bought this book along with 'Introduction to Shaolin Kung Fu' and havefound both books enthralling. Read more
Published on 26 April 2004 by Maid Marion
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