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More copies of this ISBNThe Power of Internal Martial Arts: Combat Secrets of Ba Gua, Tai Chi, and Hsing-Iby Bruce Kuma Frantzis
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This book's primary focus is on the detailed descriptions of the three main internal boxing methods (Hsing I, Ba Gua, and Tai Chi), as well as many substyles. In-depth comparisons and analyses of the different arts in regard to their methods of movement, principles and philosophies, use of force and energy, body mechanics, and some practical applications, are also described. Frantzis also includes "Personal Odyssey" sections where he recounts many of his interesting encounters with famous martial arts masters. This feature recalls Robert W. Smith's Chinese Boxing: Masters and Methods, from a previous generation of martial arts books. To make this book as accessible to beginners as possible, there are five appendices covering the different styles of tai chi (such as Yang, Chen, Wu, Tung, Hou, and Sun), a history of Ba Gua, energy anatomy of the human body, a summary of Mr. Frantzis's training and lineage, a chapter on Chinese terminology and transliteration, and an extensive glossary. Synopsis:Frantzis describes the animal, human and spiritual stages of the martial arts, giving practitioners a thorough grounding in each stage as well as bridges so they can progress up from the animal level on which, Frantzis suggests, most Westerners live their lives. Synopsis:From the author of "Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body" comes a book that introduces martial arts practitioners to three "internal" arts and their subtle powers. Inner martial arts rely on internal energy for power rather than on muscles or tension. 15 photos.
About the AuthorB.K. Frantzis began martial arts in 1961. After advanced blackbelt training in judo, karate, and aikido in Japan, he went deeper into martial arts and healing techniques full-time for ten years in China. He teaches in North American and Europe. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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