He has also organised regional chi kung courses for sifu and is the driving force behind the very successful uk shaolin summer camps, cofounder of. The academy is a small, familyrun school located in the foothills of song mountain, near the shaolin. A definitive guide to the philosophy and practice of shaolin kung fu, this workout book contains easytofollow instructions, photographs of the movements, and is. He started with kung fu and lion dancing under shaolin teacher lai chin. This unique martial arts book, by a renowned grandmaster, is a complete and comprehensive introduction to kung fu and all other aspects of ancient shaolin. Nov 30, 2002 the art of shaolin kung fu is the ultimate guide to kung fu, from theory to practical application. Yang,jwingmings first books on a single art, and one of the cornerstone books of an intelligent kung fu library. He has been very generous and ready to help the poor and homeless children to receive schooling education for free with his limited savings. Shaolin jow ga kung fu is a combination of southern and northern shaolin techniquesmaking it by far the most effective in terms of combining blinding speed with devastatingly powerful strikes. Shaolin kung fu remains in a state of continuous improvement to this day.
Shaolin academy snake kung fu she chuan kung fu, martial. The shaolin monastery by meir shahar is very interesting, covers the history of the temple but a lot of time is spent on kung fu and the philosophy. Kung ku training with monks and chinese masters in china at siping shaolin kung fu school to learn shaolin kung fu. Applyqufu shaolin kung fu school,learn kung fu in china. Shaolin kung fu project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Receive a free copy of kung fu master iain armstrongs latest ebook get your health back fast with chinese chi kung. China shaolin martial arts academy learn shaolin kung fu in.
These handwritten manuals contained concepts on fighting skills, medical information and historical aspects of kung fu. This book stands high among all the books intended to introduce readers to shaolin kung fu. The kung fu masters of our school are currently accepting students from around the world who wish to learn shaolin kung fu, and other traditional chinese kung fu, such as wing chun, praying mantis fists, tai chi, qigong, sanda sanshou, bagua, xingyi and baji quan. Mar 11, 2017 shaolin kung fu beginner is required reading by students of the buddha kung fu schools and nonprofit charity organization, tai chi youth. Shaolin tenanimal is a famous set in southern shaolin kung fu. The art of shaolin kung fu download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The overall concept of shaolin training is very well presented, as is how everything works together fighting, breathing, meditation, health etc. Qufu shaolin kung fu school, learn kung fu in china. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Called shihpa lohan shou eighteen arhat hands, it was the original lohan form. Popular kung fu books meet your next favorite book. One thing that is pervasive in kung fu is the sheer beauty of the forms they practice, as well as the mixture of open and closed hand, strikes to defend against attackers. The shaolin wugulun kung fu academy was founded in 1996 by master wu nanfang to teach and promote the original shaolin wugulun kung fu and the chanwuyi culture and medicine thus continuing to preserve and foster the traditions of his family. Shaolin kung fu beginner an introduction to traditional.
You will learn the ancient art of the shaolin monks from the famous shaolin monastery. In 2003 marcus was authorised to teach shaolin cosmos chi kung and in 2005 he received sifus blessing to begin teaching shaolin kung fu. If you have completed the shaolin chi mantis initiate program, you will notice this book is mostly the same as your shaolin kung fu initiate book. Kung fu has a rich heritage, and we hope that with, you can discover the. Contained in one of these five volumes is the eighteen exercises of the luohan gong. Northern shaolin kung fu is the original martial art and its evolutions from the buddhist temple located on song mountain.
Because it explain the essentials of being a martial artist and. Shaolin gongfu, also called shaolin wushu shaolin wushu or shaolin quan. About the chinese kung fu styles,kung fu styles martial arts is a series of fighting styles,are also inherently circular in nature. Pdf how to learn kung fu at home taizu shaolin kung fu. Authentic shaolin book shaolin kung fu online library. This ebook explains many fundamental ideas about chinese kung fu and the styles of northern shaolin. Ten best kung fu books to shaolin techniques at home. Shaolin kung fu is one of the oldest and most famous martial art styles, developed in the shaolin temple in china during the last 1500 years by shaolin monks. The art of shaolin kung fu is the ultimate guide to kung fu, from theory to practical application. On this page you will find information about the shaolin snake kung fu style within the context of the shaolin 5 animal kung fu style. Kung fu is an american actionadventure martial arts western drama television series starring david carradine. It gives a comprehensive introduction to shaolin kungfu.
Lam sai wing was one of the best fighters of his time, an outstanding master of southern shaolin hung gar kung fu and a disciple of the legendary wong fei hung at the beginning of twentieth century, supposedly in 19171923, when lam sai wing was the chief instructor in handtohand combat in the armed forces of fujian province, he wrote three books on traditional shaolin methods of the. Shaolin kung fu has more than hundreds of extant styles. Shaolin wugulun kung fu academy study martial arts. As requested i made a copy of northern shaolin mi chong luohan quan performed by late grandmaster yip yue ting. There is recorded documentation of more than a thousand extant forms, which makes shaolin the biggest school of martial art in the world. Our facilities are open for students who sincerely wish to study traditional and modern chinese martial arts at our academy. For your navigation, we have organised along 22 kung fu and tai chi styles. We only choose our top picks after careful and meticulous research. Sifu wong introduces not only the shape, but the intent and training behind shaolin martial arts to an extent that gives a person some of the flavor of these arts, and gives more than just a hint at the depth they entail. Shaolin kung fu is a classic kung fu technique book that delves deep into detail without losing the novice practitioner. Shaolin kung fu beginner is required reading by students of the buddha kung fu schools and nonprofit charity organization, tai chi youth.
Nowadays, trainers and beginners from all around the world visit china to become a shaolin kung fu master and train for 1 or 2 months in monasteries. Shaolin kung fu, like all of the kung fu styles, is primarily a striking style of martial art that utilizes kicks, blocks, and punches to stop attackers. The shaolin temples reputation grew further when the first emperor of the song dynasty, a master of the shaolin arts, ascended the throne. Shaolin kung fu online library canonical texts of shaolin. The style of marital arts described in this book is believed to have developed from a form devised at the shaolin temple by the indian monk bodhidharma. Traveling with a shaolin temple branch group shaolin temple has branches around the world and if you join one of the branches, you can travel to shaolin with the branch group when.
A lot of it is 3rd party accounts from hundreds of years ago in china so parts certainly have the wacky shaw brothers vibe. We are oldest kung fu school in the south bay serving in this location for 27 years and founded for 32 years. A very good books that is well written and is as valuable for its nonfighting sections as it is for the kung fu parts which are very confusing to follow. Steve demasco has respected buddhism and loved shaolin kung fu since childhood. Sifu wong introduces not only the shape, but the intent and training. The shaolin workout book basic kung fu movements and exercises. The series follows the adventures of kwai chang caine, a shaolin monk who travels through the american old west, armed only with his spiritual training and his skill in martial arts, as he seeks danny caine, his halfbrother. Dating back over 1500 years, shaolin kung fu developed, amongst other reasons, so the monks could protect themselves and the monastery from harm.
This informative kung fu book also shares the moral and ethical philosophies that underlie the jow ga system. Master the ancient chinese martial art of shaolin kung fu with this illustrated martial arts guide. Shaolinquan, is one of the oldest, largest, and most famous styles of wushu or kung fu. Oct 04, 2017 shaolin long fist kung fu is one of dr. If you have completed the shaolin chi mantis initiate program, you will notice this book is mostly the. To go to a style that you are interested in, simply click on the navigation bar on the left. Shaolin kung fu wing chun by oleg laktionov nook book. This remarkable and entertaining childrens book reveals the wonder, compassion and skill that is the essence of shaolin kung fu through traditional shaolin stories of a courageous young boy who seeks to master those ancient. It was written by the abbot of the shaolin monastery reverend miao xing nicknamed golden arhat.
Youll also get great tips on how to succeed in your studies, how to prepare for class, how to get the most out of class, and proper behavior in class. Apply for a place to train kung fu in qufu shaolin kung fu school china, reserve your place to start your chinese martial arts course in china. Training with shaolin temple itself you can book directly with the temple shaolin temple kung fu school and they will organize classes and accommodation nearby. Wong kiew kit was born in and started his training of shaolin when he was ten. Shaolin kung fu, also known as shaolin quan or shaolin fist, is one of the oldest forms of chinese martial arts, originating in the buddhist shaolin temple in henan province. List of best chinese martial arts books black belt wiki. Because this temple was nicknamed, shaolin, which means young forest, the martial art that developed there became known as shaolin style martial art. Shaolin temple, as well as his other work with the seven star praying mantis system, he wrote five volumes titled the shaolin authentic. Shaolin academy snake kung fu she chuan bringing order to the chaos, is bringing peace to the world on this page. The book is perfect for all kung fu enthusiasts who would like to learn about the history of kung fu. Youll learn more about the history of northern shaolin and the shaolin temple.
This is the first kungfu book by a shaolin grandmaster, sifu wong kiew kit, who has become a legend. Over a three year period, they refined shaolin kung fu into a distinctive style that formed the basis of modern shaolin kung fu. Shaolin kung fu online library old and rare chinese books in. Many of the techniques are unique and phenomenal, such as the snake sliding on the water, wind and thunder hands, puzzling steps. In the qing dynasty 16441911, shaolin monks chose 100 of the best styles of shaolin kung fu. Receive a free copy of kung fu master iain armstrongs latest e book get your health back fast with chinese chi kung. The power of shaolin kung fu 9780804849814 tuttle publishing. Shaolin warrior program shaolin warrior training center. Click download or read online button to get the art of shaolin kung fu book now. The book on kung fu is an old one, dated as back as 1934.
This book features the origin, forms, fighting techniques and applications of the unique southern shaolin style of choi mok kuen. It combines chan philosophy and martial arts and originated and was developed in the shaolin temple in henan province, china during its 1500year. The secrets of kung fu for selfdefense, health, and enlightenment by wong kiew kit, tao of jeet ku. About the chinese kung fu styles, kung fu styles martial arts is a series of fighting styles,are also inherently circular in nature. Below that you can find s top three choices for shaolin long fist kung fu books. When you train with us, you arent just learning kicks and punches. They are our favorite chinese martial arts books and cover subjects such as shaolin workouts, how to train with a wing chun wooden dummy, qigong, chinese. Youll learn traditional kung fu that involves all the inner and outer qualities of a true kung fu warrior. Shaolin kung fu fighting theories concepts training equipment book douglas wong see more like this 0 s f p 4 o n s 7 o b y r e 6 d s y r 1 k shaolin gong fu. One is or becomes kungfu, its not something one does. Below you can find a description and a history describing shaolin long fist kung fu. This unique martial arts book, by a renowned grandmaster, is a complete and comprehensive introduction to kung fu and all other aspects of ancient shaolin wisdom. From teaching basics to learning combat applications to a form, shaolin kung fu is a deep dive into the surface of the style.