Chinese internal boxing : techniques of hsing-i & pa-kua / Robert W. Smith and Allen Pittman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Robert W., author.

Pittman, Allen, author.

Series:

Tuttle martial arts.

Tuttle martial arts

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental--Psychological aspects.

Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental.

Tai chi.

Kung fu.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (237 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Chinese internal boxing : techniques of hsing-i and pa-kua

Place of Publication:

Tokyo : Tuttle Publishing, [1989]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Perfect for people of all ages and nearly any level of health, Chinese internal boxing does not depend on muscular strength. Instead, its power is drawn from the cultivation and practical application of internal energy, or ch'i.Chinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I & Pa-Kua is an in-depth guide to the practice of two styles of Chinese internal boxing. Through clear, concise instructions, photos and diagrams, it invites readers to experience and understand the traditional, authentic methods of this once secretive art.

Contents:

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; PART ONE: Introduction to Hsing-i Boxing; 1 What Is Hsing-i?; Name and Thing; History and Masters; 2 Theories Behind the Art; Breathing and Body; Exercise and Meditation; PART TWO: Hsing-i Training; 3 The Basics; The Five Positions; The Six Coordinations; The Nine Words; Other Pointers; 4 Practicing the Five Fists; Preparation; Beginning; The Five Fists; Ending; Linking the Five Fists; 5 Practicing the Twelve Animal Styles; Beginning; The Twelve Styles; PART THREE: Introduction to Pa-kua Boxing; 6 What Is Pa-kua?; Philosophy and Practice

History and Masters7 Essential Pa-kua; Substance and Function; Concepts Needed for Practice; Notes on Practice; The Teacher-Student Relationship; PART FOUR: Pa-kua Training; 8 The Basics; The Main Principles; The Twelve Basic Principles; The Ten Prohibitions; Internally Bound, Externally Stretched; The Nine Palaces; Other Principles; 9 Walking the Circle; The Concept of the Circle; The Eight Major Palm Shapes; The Eight Changes; Conclusion; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 17, 2014).

ISBN:

1-4629-0442-4

OCLC:

779140760