Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson. - Essence of Internal Martial Arts (Vol 1): Esoteric Fighting Techniques and Healing Methods.

Essence of Internal Martial Arts (Vol 1): Esoteric Fighting Techniques and Healing Methods. An in-depth and detailed work in the field of Internal Training (內功, Nei Gong) in Chinese Martial Arts. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Theory and Methods of Nei Gong, Basic Physical Training, Eight Animal Fighting Methods, Iron Palm (鐵沙掌, Tie Zhang), Theory and Methods of Death Touch (Dim Mak or Dian Mai), Healing Methods and Theory, Herbal Medicine, Tui Na (Massage and Acupressure), and many more. A unique book book for all serious practitioners of Chinese Martial Arts and the Internal Arts (Nei Jia) in particular. TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements .................................................................... vAbout the Author ...................................................................... viPreface .................................................................................... xviForeword .................................................................