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Kung fu basics / Paul Eng ; [calligraphy by Paul Eng ; photographs by David Taran ; illustrations by Don Hopkins].
Title:
Kung fu basics / Paul Eng ; [calligraphy by Paul Eng ; photographs by David Taran ; illustrations by Don Hopkins].
ISBN:
9780804834940
9780804847025
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Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
Boston : Tuttle Pub., [2004]
©2004
Physical Description:
190 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Contents:
History of kungfu -- Philosophy -- Styles -- Choosing the right school -- What to wear -- Etiquette -- Your first class -- Stances -- Footwork -- Kicks -- Hand techniques -- Warming up -- Participating in a workout -- Drills and conditioning exercises -- Forms -- Internal training -- Safety -- Your training program -- Gauging progress -- Competitions and demonstrations.
Summary:
"Introduces the philosophy, history, etiquette, stances, footwork, kicks, and hand techniques of kung fu and presents practice exercises and guidance for tracking one's progress." -- Publisher.
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Electronic Access:
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0412/2003027773.html
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Series Sequence:
OCLC Number:
ocm54001216
Availability:
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