The Weapons of Kung-Fu: Their History and Use
Weapons have been a tradition in most styles of kung-fu throughout history and Shaolin-Do is no exception. The Shaolin temples were a repository for martial arts practices for centuries in China and included weapons training in the repertoire. The practice with weapons not only teaches the students how they are used, but also familiarizes them with both the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon. This book looks at many of the traditional Chinese kung-fu weapons used along with the history and the techniques of their use. It also compares many of the antique and original Chinese weapons for size and weight against the modern counterparts that are commonly available today.

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The Weapons of Kung-Fu: Their History and Use
Weapons have been a tradition in most styles of kung-fu throughout history and Shaolin-Do is no exception. The Shaolin temples were a repository for martial arts practices for centuries in China and included weapons training in the repertoire. The practice with weapons not only teaches the students how they are used, but also familiarizes them with both the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon. This book looks at many of the traditional Chinese kung-fu weapons used along with the history and the techniques of their use. It also compares many of the antique and original Chinese weapons for size and weight against the modern counterparts that are commonly available today.

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The Weapons of Kung-Fu: Their History and Use

The Weapons of Kung-Fu: Their History and Use

The Weapons of Kung-Fu: Their History and Use

The Weapons of Kung-Fu: Their History and Use

Overview

Weapons have been a tradition in most styles of kung-fu throughout history and Shaolin-Do is no exception. The Shaolin temples were a repository for martial arts practices for centuries in China and included weapons training in the repertoire. The practice with weapons not only teaches the students how they are used, but also familiarizes them with both the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon. This book looks at many of the traditional Chinese kung-fu weapons used along with the history and the techniques of their use. It also compares many of the antique and original Chinese weapons for size and weight against the modern counterparts that are commonly available today.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798385186877
Publisher: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Publication date: 05/20/2025
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
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