H. C. Chao. - Chinese Praying Mantis Boxing Book 2

Chinese Praying Mantis Boxing (Book 2) This book is devoted to the Northern branch of the Praying Mantis family (螳螂拳), namely the Seven Stars (Qi Xing, 七星螳螂拳) style. The aim and purpose of this book is to enable martial arts experts as well as common people to enjoy the excellent Chinese tradition of exercise which certainly can be acclaimed to be one of the refined Martial Arts the Chinese have possessed and retained. One of the main uniqueness in this book is the section on Standing and Breathing exercises (Qigong) which are not only acclaimed in China to be methods of attaining physical alertness and health but also enable the ever troubled mind to find tranquility and peace. The Volume (I) provides basic Praying Mantis training: Running, Sand Bags work, Standing Exercise, Breathing Exercises (Qigong), Introduction to Self-Defence, Pressure Point Control (Dim Mak), Formal Exercise, Praying Mantis Jab and Punch, and many more.The Volume (II) provides an even more detailed guide into the art of Seven Star Praying Mantis Boxing (七星螳螂拳) than the Volume (I), featuring more advanced techniques, including Beng Bu (崩步, Crushing Step) and Two Person Beng Bu forms. The Volume (II) includes 167 pages and more than 100 pictures. ----------------- BOOK DETAILS Publisher ‏:    Unitrade Company (1986)Language :   EnglishPaperback : ‎ 167 pages / 8.25 x 6 inches