Defend Yourself with Kung Fu

Kung fu is one of the earliest chinese martial arts, based on techniques and philosophies that are thousands of years old. It is the precursor of ju-jitsu, judo, aikido and various forms of karate, and while developments over the centuries have occurred, the basic essentials of the art have

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remained constant. However, in its modern form, kung fu has recently attracted millions of adherents thoughout the western world.

In this book, A.P. Harrington, and eminent instructor and expert practitioner, sets out to teach the beginner the fundamental techniques and training routines of this complex discipline. Kung fu is not approached as an agressive or compeititve sport, but as the art and discipline of defensive manoeuvres requiring both mental and physical appilcation. Each technique is closley analysed, and with simple descriptive line-drawings, the author provides the enthusiast with an absolutely sound basis for the appreciation of the art.

Contents

Introduction
The source of kung fu
Posture and movement
Kung fu defensive fighting
Rising hand block (Pah sau tonk)
Outside block (Ngoi cheen sau tonk)
Inside block (Jiap cheen sau tonk)
Double handed (Axe blade) block (Pek fu tau sau tonk)
Palm block (Han sau pun tonk)
Inside block-with supporting fist (Cheh lek)
Rising crossed arms block (Subji sau tonk)
Back palm block (Sau pun han tonk)
Knife hand block (Kim sau tonk)
Downward block (Ti sau toink)
Downward cross armed block (Sub jee sau luk tonk)
Punc block (Khuen chooi tonk)
Kick block (Wan tou keok tek tonk)
Inside kick block (Mai peen keok tek tonk)
Countering dangerous attack
Back kick (Hau pui sut tau koh keok tek)
Side thrust kick (Peen yank keok tek)
Side flick kick (Wat sat tau koh keok tek)
Stamping kick (Tit keok thum tek)
Round house kick (Leng sun tek)
Front kick (Cheen keck tek)
Attacking the air (Tar fong khuen)-or sharpening the claws (Moh chau)
1st movement-Inside block (Juap cheen sau tonk)-to west
2nd to 4th movement-Three punches-to west
5th movment-Downward block (Ti sau tonk)-to east
6th movement-Hammer blow-to east
7th movement-Side thrust kick (Peen yank keok tek)-to east
8th movement-Knife hand block (Kim sau tonk)-to north
9th movement-Front kick (Cheen keok tek)-to north
10th movement-Back handed blow and side flick kick (Wat sat tau koh keok tek)-to east
11th movement-Outside block (Ngoi cheen sau tonk)-to south
12th movment-Downward block (Ti sau tonk)-to south
13th movement-Rising elbow blow-to south
14th movement-Palm block (Han sau pun tonk)-to south west
15th movement-Punch to nose-to south west
16th movement-Rising hand block (Pah sau tonk)-to north east
17th movement-Punch to chest-to north east
18th movement-Downward block (ti sau tonk)-to north west
19th movement-Punch to nose-to north west
20th movement-Downward block (Ti sau tonk)-to south east
21st movement-Short punch to ribs-to south east
Kung Fu fighting techniques

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