Power of Shaolin Kung Fu. Ronald Wheeler

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      Most people are very surprised to learn that the world’s largest publisher of books on Asia had its beginnings in the tiny American state of Vermont. The company’s founder, Charles E. Tuttle, belonged to a New England family steeped in publishing. And his first love was naturally books—especially old and rare editions.

      Immediately after WW II, serving in Tokyo under General Douglas MacArthur, Tuttle was tasked with reviving the Japanese publishing industry, and founded the Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company, which still thrives today as one of the world’s leading independent publishers.

      Though a westerner, Charles was hugely instrumental in bringing knowledge of Japan and Asia to a world hungry for information about the East. By the time of his death in 1993, Tuttle had published over 6,000 titles on Asian culture, history and art—a legacy honored by the Japanese emperor with the “Order of the Sacred Treasure,” the highest tribute Japan can bestow upon a non-Japanese.

      With a backlist of 1,500 books, Tuttle Publishing is as active today as at any time in its past—inspired by Charles’ core mission to publish fine books to span the East and West and provide a greater understanding of each.

      Please note that the publisher and author(s) of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

      Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

       www.tuttlepublishing.com

      Copyright © 2011 Ronald Wheeler

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Wheeler, Ron.

       The power of shaolin kung fu : harness the speed and devastating

       force of jow ga kung fu / Ron Wheeler.

       p. cm.

       ISBN: 978-1-4629-1550-7 (ebook)

       1. Kung fu. I. Title.

       GV1114.7.W46 2011

       796.815’9--dc22

      2011010713

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      Contents

       Preface

      CHAPTER 1: History

      CHAPTER 2: Exercises & Fitness

      CHAPTER 3: Foot Work (5 Step Stance Routine)

      CHAPTER 4: Hand Techniques & Drills

      CHAPTER 5: Small Controlling Tiger Fist (Siu Fook Fu Kuen)

      CHAPTER 6: Applications

      CHAPTER 7: Principles and Theories

      CHAPTER 8: Core Sets and Weapon Training

      CHAPTER 9: Morals and Ethics

      CHAPTER 10: СКАЧАТЬ