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The Essence of Shaolin White Crane: Martial Power and Qigong (Paperback)

by Yang Jwing-Ming (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Paul H. Crompton (21 Aug 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1886969353
  • ISBN-13: 978-1886969353
  • Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 17.9 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 176,477 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Yang Jwing-Ming adds depth to training methods, 2 Feb 1998
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This is a remarkable book, the likes of which I have been searching for for some time. While most books on martial arts focus on specific techniques for defense, this work is concerned with the development of the power which enables techniques-both from an internal and external perspective. The book is quite in depth and, in my opinion, would be best reserved until a solid foundation in one's own art is attained.

One of the book's first sections is a historical exposition of Chinese martial arts. It is quite good. From there the author charts a clear path to developing both external and internal power. If you are a martial artist looking for ways to extend and deepen your training this book is not to be missed.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars review, 5 Oct 2003
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this is an excellent book and is pretty ambitious.

the book tries to explain internal power and external power using western medicine terms as well as traditional chinese medicine concepts. in the main i think that the book succeeds and gives an insight into the southern chinese martial arts.

the forms shown in the book are clear, but the emphasis of the book is on history and theory - not so much on technique

the reference in the title regarding karate may be a bit misleading as the connection between karate and white crane is only alluded to in one small section of the book. having said this, the book should be interesting for anyone who is interested in bunkai from karate or indeed taekwondo or anyone interested in trying to trace the history of those arts.

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4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars For Serious Students, 2 Nov 2003
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A a martial Art is not learnt but is practised. Although some of the conclusions to tie in traditional concepts with modern science sometimes have an extremely tenuous link, this book gives a good explaination of chinese medical/martial theory, and allows a decent grounding.

From there, many forms are provided to practise. NOTE, PRACTISE. This book is only for those that wish to spend time learning the forms shown in order to reap benefits, it's not for those that have no patience.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A little less converstaion........
This book is a serious attempt at explaining the deeper aspects of white crane kung fu but unfortunatly there is too much explaining about the explaining! Read more
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