Book- The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu: The Secrets of Kung Fu for Self-Defense, Health, and Enlightenment

The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu is the ultimate guide to Kung Fu, from theory to practical application.

This unique martial arts book, by a renowned Grandmaster, is a complete and comprehensive introduction to Kung Fu and all other aspects of ancient Shaolin wisdom.

You will learn the ancient art of the Shaolin monks from the famous Shaolin monastery.

It will prove invaluable to everyone interested in martial arts, chi kung, and meditation, showing how Kung Fu and other Shaolin arts can bring you health, vitality, mental focus, and spiritual joy.

Chapters include:

What is Kung Fu?

Four Aspects of Kung Fu

The Importance of Force Training

Application for Combat and Daily Living

Kung Fu Philosophy for Deeper Understanding

The Benefits of Kung Fu

The Historical Development of Chinese Martial Arts

Kung Fu in Prehistoric and Ancient Times

The Glorious Han and Tang

The Modern Period

From Shaolin to Taijiquan

Shaolin Kung Fu

The Various Styles of Taijiquan

Soft and Hard, Internal and External

A Comparative Study of Kung Fu

Contrasting Shaolin and Wudang Kung Fu

Xingyi Kung Fu and Taoist Concepts

Tanglangquan or Praying Mantis Kung Fu

The Spread of Southern Kung Fu

Defining Aims and Objectives

Setting Aims for Kung Fu Training

Personal Objectives

Course Objectives

The Foundation of Shaolin Kung Fu

Inheritance from Past Masters

Various Shaolin Hand Forms

Basic Shaolin Patterns

From Form to Combat Application

The Four Directions of Attack

The Principles of Effective Combat

Specific Techniques Against Kicks

Combat Sequences and Set Practice

Relieving Injuries Sustained in Sparring

Composing Your Own Kung Fu Sets

Shaolin Five Animals

Understanding Characteristics and Essence

The Five-Animal Set

The Names of the Five-Animal Patterns

Five-Animal Combination Set

How to Improve Combat Efficiency

Spacing and Timing in Combat

The Internal Force of Shaolin Kung Fu

The Relationship Between Technique and Force

The Compassionate Art of Qin-Na

The Internal Force of Tiger Claw

Tactics and Strategies

Using Continuous Attack Effectively

A Tactic to Distract Your Opponent

Selecting Strategies to Suit Particular Situations

Classical Kung Fu Weapons

Staffs

Whips

Knives and Other Weapons

Light and Heavy Weapons

Understanding and Developing Chi

The Various Genres of Chi Kung

Lohan Embracing Buddha

Abdominal Breathing

Shaolin Kung Fu and Zen

Cultivating Heart

Nourishing Nature

Bodhidharma and Taoism in Zen

The Shaolin Way to Enlightenment

Attaining a Focused Mind

Meditation to Train Awareness

Shaolin Kung Fu for Spiritual Development

240 pages.