Shaolin Kungfu explores one of China’s richest cultural heritages, the traditional Chinese martial art of Shaolin Kungfu, renowned for its diverse techniques, deep historical roots and influence throughout the world.
“Shaolin Kungfu, as one of China’s most precious cultural heritages, is an outstanding representative of Chinese traditional martial arts. It is extensive in contents, rich in varieties, superb in techniques, and changeful in movements … As the most popular and influential school of the Chinese martial arts, Shaolin Kungfu is not only well-known in China but also the most influential throughout the world.”
From the Preface
The Editorial Committee
List of Figures
Series Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1 The Developing History of Shaolin Kungfu
I. Origins
II. Taking Shape
III. Development
IV. Modern Shaolin Kungfu
V. Overseas Shaolin Kungfu
Chapter 2 The Profound Shaolin Kungfu
I. Fist and Palm Techniques
II. Staff Techniques
III. Broadsword Techniques
IV. Sword Techniques
V. Other Weapons
VI. Other Kungfu Forms
Chapter 3 The Unique Style of Shaolin Kungfu
I. Kungfu with Profound Influence
II. Kungfu with Distinctive Features
Chapter 4 The Rich Connotation of Shaolin Kungfu
I. Inclusive Shaolin Kungfu
II. Combination of Shaolin Chan, Kungfu and Medicine
III. Shaolin Kungfu and Military
IV. Shaolin Kungfu and Arts
V. Shaolin Kungfu and Literature
Appendix: A Brief Chronology of Chinese History
Index
Basic Information
- 978-629-7646-51-0 (Paperback)
