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Myths and logic of Shaolin Kung Fu / directed by Ng Wai Kin.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental.
- Kung fu.
- Martial arts.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (51 min.)
- Other Title:
- Shao lin gong su
- Place of Publication:
- Hong Kong, China : Discover China Production Limited, 2001.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- In Chinese.
- Original language in English.
- Original language in Chinese.
- Summary:
- This well-produced documentary gives a brief and condensed outline of the history of Shaolin and martial arts in China. Suitable for viewing by beginners and advanced martial artists alike, the producers definitely painted a detailed picture of the life in the temple and the training that goes on there - a look that is rarely given to outsiders. From this film you get a good look at the basic training, and could even try to learn some of the basic forms of Shaolin, which are difficult to find from authentic sources elsewhere. Powerful and majestic, Shaolin kung fu now reveals its secrets in this fun to watch and well done martial arts documentary.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed February 18, 2015).
- OCLC:
- 904557492
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