H. C. Chao. - Shaolin: Internal And External Kung Fu

Shaolin: Internal And External Kung Fu This book is translated and compiled from an ancient Shaolin manual. It teaches the theories and methods of Shaolin training, the proper methods of breathing, the various stances, the hand and feet movements by using them as natural weapons to defend yourself. The illustrations throughout the book will help visualize the forms. From the Back Cover  This book is translated and compiled from an ancient Shaolin Manuscript. Itgives the origin of Shaolin Kung Fu. ... The Monks of the ShaolinMonastery ... The Fundamental Laws of Kung Fu ... The "Tiger Claw" ... The"Eagle Beak" ... The famous "Eighteen Hands of Kung Fu" ... The "ButterflyHands" ... The "Hung Fist", the "Twin Dragon" and the dangers of thesetechniques are fully described.The movement of the Chinese combat art have gentle sounding names such asthe "Twin Dragon's Pearl" but the movement can blind a person instantlywhile the "Butterfly Hand" is a chop which is rather deadly. The"No-Shadow Kick" is so fast that leaves no shadow.It teaches the theories and methods of Shaolin Training, the propermethods of of breathing, the various stances, the hand and feet movementsby using them as natural weapons to defend yourself. It shows you what thevarious punches and kicks are and how to deliver them with fulleffectiveness. And many more... ----------------- BOOK DETAILS Publisher ‏:    Meadea Co.; Second Ed edition (January 1, 1989)Language :   EnglishPaperback : ‎ 368 pages / 8.00 x 5.70 inchesISBN-10 :      1897307667ISBN-13 :      9781897307663