The Treasure Book of Chinese Martial Arts (Volume I)

How to master technical fighting and the three golden methods of study

by Peter Jaw


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 17/03/2004

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 264
ISBN : 9781414075723
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 264
ISBN : 9781414075730

About the Book

Techniques in Chinese martial arts (Wushu) are multi-faceted.  To use a technique to gain an advantage in fighting is called Technical Fighting (Ji Jih).  The techniques are usually simple and straightforward.  And yet they are rich in contents and rationales.  The study of rationales behind the techniques (Xin Fa), methods of basic skills (Gong Fa), and methods of techniques (Ji Fa) are called the three Golden Methods (Bo Fa).  Practice of basic skills (Gong Fa) is the foundation of Wushu learning.  The techniques (Ji Fa) are derived from the basic skills.  Xin Fa is the guiding principle for the design of techniques.  This book reveals to you how to use the three Golden Methods to study Wushu.  Five classical schools of Wushu are studied in this book.  They are Tai Ji Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Tong Bei Quan, Ba Ji Quan, and Qin Na.  This book tells you how to start with the basic and how to reach the proficiency of a master. This book is a study manual for a beginner.  This book is a review for an intermediate learner.  This book elucidates all the wisdoms in Wushu in a format that is easy to understand and fun to read.  This book is a must read for a master of any Wushu.  Even if you have absolutely no idea about martial arts, you may still find this book informative and easy to comprehend.  This book will give you an idea what Wushu is all about.  This is a treasure book of Chinese martial arts for everybody.  


About the Author

My Wushu learning started over 30 years ago.  In the beginning, it was hard and hard.  I hated that I have to practice everything over and over.  It took me 6 months just to do Tai Ji Quan 13 moves right.  I had to assume the Tai Ji Primordial Stance for 25 min everyday.  I had to practice Tai Ji Qi Gong for another 25 min.  And then I got to do the 13 moves over and over for 25 times.  I was told that when I feel tired, I still have to practice a couple times more.  This is the time I learn Gong Fu.  Everything else before that is simply to get my Qi smooth (warming up).  Even today, it is still hard and hard.  Why?  I still do everything the same way over and over.  However, I do not hate it anymore.  I put up with it long enough? I think.  Nope!  When I assume the Stance, I feel relaxed.  After a while, I feel warmth and Qi flowing along my muscles.  Or I am feeling my fatigue.  When I practice Qi Gong, my lung expands longer and I exhale longer, too.  All my internal organs are massaged and oxygenated.  I am in my mid-40.  If people say that you swim and jog, you may live longer and healthier. I would say that you practice Wushu, you have the same results and much more.  When I practice 13 moves, my arms and legs seem to have will and Qi of their own.  I move slowly and continuously.  And I feel my Qi flowing on and on.  Every move is a balance move.  Weight shifting is seamless.  My two hands are in opposing positions all the time.  My legs are moving, too. My waist and my elbows are turning.  Hey, all my body parts are moving!  I am a walking Tai Ji.  I am part of the Nature/Universe.  I am in unison with the Heaven.  What else sports or exercises do all these at the same time?  Hum---None!  You know what I am fighting, too.  You know what.  I am meditating, too.  You know what.  I feel alive with a lot O2 in my system.  My muscles are relaxed and gently stretched, too.  My mind is rested, refreshed, and focused.  My eyes follow the movement of my hands.  My neck is turning, too.  My co-workers said let us play Golf or Yoga.  I said leave me alone with my Tai Ji.