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Pa kua: Chinese boxing for fitness & self-defense

By Robert W. Smith

Book information

Publisher
North Atlantic Books
Year
2003
ISBN
9781556434396, 1556434391
LCC
GV1114.7 .S5415 2003
Open Library ID
OL17877988M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6472794 bytes)
Pages
80\80
Time added
2010-05-17 00:23:50
Физическая культура и спорт;Единоборства;Китайские

Description

Though I was primarily involved in the Japanese martial arts, I did study Tai-Chi and a little Kung-Fu. I found this book interesting when I purchased it in 1970. This provides a basic history, philosophy and origin of this Kung-Fu system. It also covers the basic eighteen exercises of Pa-Kua, as well as the main principles of this Chinese boxing art. The photographs are clear but I do not believe you can really learn this art by just reading this book. If you are studing this King-Fu system this book can help to clarify the movements your instructor has taught you. In conclusion, this book is of value for those who are studying with a Pa-Kua teacher. Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Martial Art Myths, Season of the Warrior, Never Trust a Politician, Shotokan Karate Self-Defense Techniques: Combat Karate for the street, Tano-Jutsu Manual, PR-24 Police Baton Advanced Techniques).

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