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Here it is a refreshing manual aabout one of the oldest, most dynamic defense arts-Kenpo-a derivative of kung-fu developed in southern China over a thousand years ago. This book proves that kenpo, although an ancient military art, has direct application and relevance to our lives today.
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This book is designed to guide not only those seriously interested in working their way up the kenpo rankings, but also to assist men, women, and children concerned about gaining better physical fitness, better over-all body tone and general well-being as well as a firm sense of self-confidence.
Four introductory lessons, couple with clear photographs, aid readers in executing with accuracy and safety all essental stances and techniques. After these have been mastered, the remaining lessons, accompanied by helpful exercises, can be praticed with ease. Rather than violence for its own sake, kenpo offers defensive techniques for self-protection which can be mastered in about three months.
'To fight for a peaceful heart'-the author's personal and professional philosophy-is evident throughout this text. The art of kenpo, if practiced seriously and intently, can lead to harmony of mind and body, to disciplne and to the special kind of freedom found within it.
Let this book help you take your first steps toward physical fitness, self-protection, and toward harmony within yourself and with the world around you.
William D. Scott, graduate of Temple University, has studied karate at American Karate Studios, Paoli, Pa. under Pete Becker, 2nd dan; and at Dragon Gym, Frazier, Pa. under Master Goh, 5th dan. After earning a degree in communications, the author, a general sports enthusiast, taught various martial arts privately, gaining insight into the safe, practical defense techniques described in this, his first book. The author currently resides in Pennsylvania.
Contents
Introduction
Part I
Introductory lesson I, II, III, IV-Test
Part II
Lesson I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII-Review, XIII-Orange Belt Promotion Test
Appendices
Appendix I-'Workouts for the first month'
Appendix II-'Workouts for the second month'
Appendix IIIi-'Workouts for the third month'
Index
The unique
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format of this book offers no sensational claims about producing supermen or kung fu terrors but offers instead a systematized, clear study and practice plan-a plan which can lead to orange belt, the first rung up the kenpo ladder.This book is designed to guide not only those seriously interested in working their way up the kenpo rankings, but also to assist men, women, and children concerned about gaining better physical fitness, better over-all body tone and general well-being as well as a firm sense of self-confidence.
Four introductory lessons, couple with clear photographs, aid readers in executing with accuracy and safety all essental stances and techniques. After these have been mastered, the remaining lessons, accompanied by helpful exercises, can be praticed with ease. Rather than violence for its own sake, kenpo offers defensive techniques for self-protection which can be mastered in about three months.
'To fight for a peaceful heart'-the author's personal and professional philosophy-is evident throughout this text. The art of kenpo, if practiced seriously and intently, can lead to harmony of mind and body, to disciplne and to the special kind of freedom found within it.
Let this book help you take your first steps toward physical fitness, self-protection, and toward harmony within yourself and with the world around you.
William D. Scott, graduate of Temple University, has studied karate at American Karate Studios, Paoli, Pa. under Pete Becker, 2nd dan; and at Dragon Gym, Frazier, Pa. under Master Goh, 5th dan. After earning a degree in communications, the author, a general sports enthusiast, taught various martial arts privately, gaining insight into the safe, practical defense techniques described in this, his first book. The author currently resides in Pennsylvania.
Contents
Introduction
Part I
Introductory lesson I, II, III, IV-Test
Part II
Lesson I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII-Review, XIII-Orange Belt Promotion Test
Appendices
Appendix I-'Workouts for the first month'
Appendix II-'Workouts for the second month'
Appendix IIIi-'Workouts for the third month'
Index
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ISBN
804811563
Publication
Charles E. Tuttle Company Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Japan