Sword Imperatives: Mastering the Kung Fu and Tai Chi Sword

Wang, Ju-Rong; Wu, Wen-Ching

ISBN 10: 1720813329 / ISBN 13: 9781720813323

Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2006

Beschreibung

Print on Demand.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I-9781720813323

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Sword Imperatives: Mastering the Kung Fu and Tai Chi Sword
• Verlag: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1720813329
• ISBN-13: 9781720813323
• Einband: Softcover
• Zustand: New

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Inhaltsangabe

“Sword Imperatives is a beautifully written book with captivating stories, clearly described movements, photos, and illustrations.” The Chinese double edged sword is known in martial arts traditions as the king of blades. It is regarded by both scholars and martial artists as the most distinguished of all weapons. Sword ownership in ancient China represented power, prestige and rank. Sword Imperatives is the authoritative reference book dedicated to the proper and effective use of the double edged sword. Whether you practice sword for health or for martial arts, you will find this book the foremost guide to mastery in sword skills. With practice, you will be able to move the sword in perfect balance and harmony like an agile phoenix twisting and turning effortlessly with grace and power. This book includes: * Brief philosophy and history of sword development * 29 essential sword movements and drills * Green Dragon Kung Fu Sword routine * 32 Posture Tai Chi Sword routine

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Grandmaster Wang JU-rong began her training at age five in the skills of Wushu and traumatology under the tutelage of her legendary father, Wang Zi-Ping. Grandmaster Wang was instrumental in the first compilation of the “Barehanded Compulsory Routine” and “Sword Compulsory Routine”. She was personally responsible for the compilation of the “Narrow Blade Sword” and the “Double Sword”, all of which were part of the required Wushu curriculum. Her many accomplishments had earned her the award of New China’s Pioneer in Sports and Wushu Contribution giving to her by China’s Department of Sport. Grandmaster Wang served as the Director of the Chinese Wushu Association and the Archery Association. She was the Vice-Chairman of the Shanghai Wushu Association, head of the Judging Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the Shanghai Archery Association. She was the President of the Chinese Wushu Research Institute and Advisor to the Wudang Research Association and the Shanghai Qigong Research Association. Additionally, she was instrumental in the development and promotion of the new standardized 24 Posture Taijiquan, 32 Posture Taiji Sword, 48 Posture Combined Taijiquan, and the 88 Posture Yang Style Taijiquan. She was a member of the government appointed council to organize official judging rules books for Wushu competition routines and was personally involved in developing the Double Sword competition routine… Master Wu, Wen-Ching is a well-known practitioner and teacher in both the national and international worlds of Chinese martial and healing arts. His skills and level of accomplishments have lead him to become the All-Around Grand Champion in both Internal and External Styles at the 1990 United States National Chinese Martial Arts competition, and to win three gold medals at the Fourth Shanghai International Wushu Festival and Competition in 1998…