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Kungfu Basics (Tuttle Martial Arts)

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Publisher Comments:

Let the books in the "Tuttle Martial Arts Basics series take you through your first six months of training--and beyond! Here, beginning students get everything they need to gain a complete understanding of the martial arts from the very beginning, helping them progress faster. Within the pages of "Kungfu Basics is a complete and comprehensive introduction to this ancient Chinese fighting art. In its in-depth study of kungfu, the book includes patterns and sets, the training of internal force, and strategies for victory. In easily understood language, the book highlights the basic elements of the style--stances, footwork, kicks, and hand techniques. Drills and conditioning exercises to develop speed, power, endurance, flexibility, and balance lend focus and power to this regimen. The book also shows students how to devise a training program and gauge their progress. These elements, designed specifically with the student's interests in mind, truly set "Kungfu Basics far ahead of the martial arts pack.

Synopsis:

Another welcome addition to the bestselling Basics series.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780804834940
Author:
Eng, Paul
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Location:
Boston
Subject:
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Subject:
Martial Arts - Kung Fu
Subject:
Kung fu
Subject:
General Sports & Recreation
Subject:
Sports and Fitness-Martial Arts
Subject:
Non-Classifiable
Copyright:
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Tuttle Martial Arts Basics
Series Volume:
3144
Publication Date:
20040715
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
50 bandw photos
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
3400x3400

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