Kung Fu Elements-Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual

Kung Fu Elements is the Wushu training manual that martial artists have long awaited. It is the first of its kind in the English language. It contains the essence and elements of both Internal and External Styles of Wushu. It is an invaluable training reference for any instructor or serious student

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of any style of martial arts! This book contains seven chapters, plus an extensive glossary, including:

Classifications of wushu styles, history, and philosophy
Traditional methods for building a strong foundation
Techniques for developing powerful kicks
Sanshou fighting applications and combinations
Effective uses of grappling (Qinna) and takedown (Shuaijiao) techniques
Iron sand palm training and cavity press (dianxue)
Internal strength, light body, and many other kung fu attainment methods
A glossary of wushu styles, practitioners, and terms.

In Wushu, we train the physical to aid the shapeless; cultivate the shapeless to care for the physical. The training of Wushu gives one the necessary conditioning to master one's own physical body, and gain a greater understanding of inner workings of the mind and spirit. This book includes the training methods used by ancient Wushu masters to achieve great heights. With this book at your finger tips and your desire to excel, you too can achieve great heights in your martial arts training!

Shou-Yu Liang began his Wushu and Qigong taining at age 6. He is a recipient of the prestigious Coach of Excellence award presented by the Chinese government. In his youth he received many gold medals for provincial and national Wushu, Shuaijiao, and weight lifting competitons. He has over 50 years of Wushu experience.

Wen-Ching Wu is a prominent practitioner of Internal and external styles of Wushu, and Qigong. He received many national and international gold medals in his youth; and was a U.S. National all Around Champion. HIs accomplishments are included in the book, 'China's Contemporary Wushu Masters'.

Contents

Preface by Shou-Yu Liang
Preface by Wen-Ching Wu
Introduction Essential elements
Purpose and philosophy
Combat psychology and training emphasis
Body mechnanics and artistic expressions
A brief history of wuchu
Classification of styles
A brief outline of this book
Chapter 1 Building a strong foundation
Increase your flexibility
Develop stable stances, agiilty, and proper arm movements
Integrate your body movements
Improve your balance
Chapter 2 Developing powerful kicks
Jumping drills
Basic kicks
Jumping and spinning kicks
MIscellaneous drills to enhance our physical ability
Chapter 3 Free fighting applications
Mentally prepare yourself-Mental and physical fighitng principle; The five keys of combat; Basic sanshou strategies
Fist, hand, and elbow applications
Kicking applications
Sanshou fighting combinations
Chapter 4 Practical takedown applications
Use leverage to your advantage
Fast takedown techniques
Chapter 5 Practical joint control applications
Neutralization drills
Qinna techniques
Chapter 6 Wushu kung fu attainment training
Iron arm training
Iron leg training
Iron sand palm training
Red sand palm training
Cavity press finger training
Sound, eyes, and ear training
Emitting neijin-internal strength releasing training
Light body and agility training
Chapter 7 Cavity press
The cavity press concept
Numbing points
Knockout points
Common striking points used in fighting
Examples of vital pioints used in different styles
Appendix A Glossary
Appendix B Herbal formulas
About the author Shou-Yu liang
About the author Wen-Ching Wu
Bibliography
Index

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