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--Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual
By Shou-Yu Liang & Wen-Ching Wu, ISBN 1-889659-17-7, 7-1/4" X 10-1/4", Hard Cover, 512 Pages
Kung Fu Elements--Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual, is the Wushu training manual that martial artists have long awaited. It is the first of its kind in the English language. It contains the essence and elements of both Internal and External Styles of Wushu. It is an invaluable training reference for any instructor or serious student of any style of martial arts! This book contains seven chapters, plus an extensive glossary.
Kung Fu Elements includes the training methods used by ancient Wushu masters to achieve great heights. With this book at your finger tips and your desire to excel, you too can achieve great heights in your martial arts training!
Table of Contents
Preface
by: Shou-Yu Liang 7
Preface by: Wen-Ching Wu 11
Introduction: Essential Elements 15
Purpose and
Philosophy 16
Combat Psychology and Training Emphasis 19
Body Mechanics and Artistic Expressions 22
A Brief History of Wushu 25
Classification of Styles 32
A Brief Outline of This Book 36
Chapter
1: Building a Strong Foundation 37
1.1. Increase Your
Flexibility 39
1.2. Develop Stable Stances, Agility, and Proper
Arm Movements 50
1.3. Integrate Your Body Movements 64
1.4. Improve Your Balance 82
Chapter
2: Developing Powerful Kicks 89
2.1. Jumping Drills 90
2.2. Basic Kicks 92
2.3. Jumping and Spinning Kicks 112
2.4. Miscellaneous Drills to Enhance Your
Physical Ability 124
Chapter
3: Free Fighting Applications 139
3.1. Mentally
Prepare Yourself 140
Mental and Physical Fighting Principle 140
The Five Keys of Combat 142
Basic Sanshou Strategies 143
3.2. Fist, Hand, and Elbow Applications 145
3.3. Kicking Applications 158
3.4. Sanshou Fighting Combinations 172
Chapter
4: Practical Takedown Applications 209
4.1. Use Leverage to Your Advantage 210
4.2. Fast Takedown Techniques 212
Chapter
5: Practical Joint Control Applications 241
5.1. Neutralization
Drills 243
5.2. Qinna Techniques 249
Chapter
6: Wushu Kung Fu Attainment Training 301
6.1. Iron Arm Training 302
6.2. Iron Leg Training 311
6.3. Iron Sand Palm Training 316
6.4. Red Sand Palm Training 320
6.5. Cavity Press Finger Training 327
6.6. Sound, Eyes, and Ear Training 330
6.7. Emitting Neijin—Internal Strength
Releasing Training 333
6.8. Light Body and Agility Training 339
Chapter
7: Cavity Press 347
7.1. The Cavity Press Concept 348
7.2. Numbing Points 353
7.3. Knockout Points 355
7.4. Common Striking Points Used in Fighting 358
7.5. Examples of Vital Points Used in Different
Styles 359
Appendix
A: Glossary 369
Appendix
B: Herbal Formulas 495
About the Author:
Shou-Yu Liang 499
About the Author: Wen-Ching Wu 505
Bibliography 509
Index 511
