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The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu: The Secrets of Kung Fu for Self-defence, Health and Enlightenment (Paperback)

by Wong Kiew Kit (Author)
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  • Paperback: 226 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion; New edition edition (2 Aug 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091876591
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091876593
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 76,022 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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.

About the Author
Wong Kiew Kit has practised and taught Shaolin kung fu, chi kung and meditation for more than 30 years and has over 2,000 students. He is the fourth generation successor of Monk Jiang Nan of the Shaolin Monastery and Grandmaster of Shaolin Wahnam Kung Fu and Chi Kung Institute. He is the author of several books on oriental wisdom.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A perfect appetizer into the wonderful realms of Kung Fu, 9 May 2003
By Tez "Tez" (Leeds, UK) - See all my reviews
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.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of The Best Martial Arts Books Around, 4 Aug 2003
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.

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.

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical & concise., 10 Jan 2002
By Mr. C. J. MacKenzie "www.laugar.org.uk" (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, if occasionally too esoteric
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for beginners
When I first was interested in martial arts I picked up this book intrigued by the ideas of 'Shaolin' that I had heard in stories. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars For all you shaolin kung fu trainers out there
I totally recommend this book to new shoalin kung fu users, after reading this book, i found myself having alot more interest in the history and philosophy of shoalin kung fu. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2003 by danmonty75

4.0 out of 5 stars A perfect appetizer into the wonderful realms of Kung Fu
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... Read more
Published on 24 Jul 2003 by Tez

5.0 out of 5 stars Massive Insight...
The book is useful, you can learn some Kung Fu from it if you have a little experience with martial arts movements in general, if not a solid foundation to start from. Read more
Published on 20 Dec 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book for a light study of Kung Fu!
Wong Kiew Kit has really outdone himself!Although I am only 12, reading his book,
studing the forms and exercises. Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2002 by shtoonk

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