Shaolin Kung-Fu

by Choo Meng

1972

Library's review

The history of kung fu. For the serious pupils of the martial art, they wil lfind subjects mentioned in theis book interesting. Some of the subjects mentioned are the Origin of kung fu...the monks of the shaolin monastery...the fundamental laws of kung fu...the 'Tiger Claw'...the 'Eagle Beak'...the
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famous eightenen hands of kung fu called 'lr hon sup part sow', the 'butterfly hand', teh 'hung fist', teh 'twin dragon' and the dangers of these techniques.

Some important chapters: kung fu secret training apparatus. Serious pupils in the martial art who want to devleop their skill to the highest possible degree, will find this lesson invaluable. The ingenious training apparatus used by some of the ancient Champion Masters of the martial art are very little known as they were closely guarded secrets. Through the proper use of them in training, a person can develop his skill and power to an almost unbelievable degree.

The fist of fury. This is one of the most important techniques in Shaolin. Lessons include the shaolin fist...concentration and attacking...defending ... co-ordination...breathing...the long and short distance fist. Ready for action...advance delivery...reach...chin attack, contact with nose bridge, jaw, solar-plexus...etc.

The no shadow foot fighting technique kung fu. Because of the great speed in its application of the foot movement, this technque has been called the 'no shadow' technique although there is no possibility of moving without casting a shadow. To master this technique requires lots of hard training and patience and is a must for those who wish to excel in the art of kung fu. Included in this book is the most respected 'tiger toe', the 'foot knife'...the terrific 'shove', the most fearful 'low tiger toe' and 'high tiger toe'.

Shaolin 'monkey elbow' technique. The 'monkey elbow' technqiues is for close-in fighting. In this book you wil llearn the direct forward monkey elbow, the side monkey elbow, the back monkey elbow...Different practice methods...post training...table treaining...stances for the monkey elbow...movements to increase the power...monkey attacking ear, throat, ribs, collar bone, forehead, solar-plexus, knee, lower abdominal region.

Contents

1 The history of kung-fu
2 The 4th item-The explanation of Shaolin Fist with diagrams
3 Shaolin power-breathing control and yelling
4 Shaolin kung fu fighting stances
5 The five gates of shaolin kung fu
6 Shaolin fist of fury
7 Developing the shaolin kung fu natural body weapons
8 Shaolin kung fu training apparatus
9 How to train the axe of knife hand
10 The thousand hands technique
11 Shaolin dagger fingers
12 No shadow foot-fighting technique
13 Shaolin kung fu power training exercises
14 Various combinations of shaolin kung fu
15 The shaolin horse-riding the lines technique or shaolin foot movements
16 Splitting boards with the shaolin technique
17 Shaolin 'Monkey Elbow' technique
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Publication

Leong Fu Ipoh, Malaysia Printed by Strand Book Co. 119 Anderson Road Ipoh, Malaysia
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