Improve your balance, strength, focus and martial skills as you master this elegant and effective weapon of Gong Fu with America's most respected author and teacher.
Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang is a renowned teacher of Chinese Martial Arts and the author of twenty-eight books. Born and raised in Taiwan, he has been studying and teaching these arts for thirty-eight years. Dr. Yang, Inside Kung Fu Magazine's Man of the Year in 1990, lives in Newton, Massachusetts Jeffery A. Bolt, tournament promoter and Vice President of the USA Wushu Kungfu Federation, was inducted into Inside Kung Fu Magazine's Hall of Fame for Outstanding Martial Arts Promotions. Studying and teaching Chinese Martial Arts since 1975, he currently runs the Houston Institute of Chinese Martial Arts
About the Authors
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Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming
About the Authors
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Mr. Jeffery A. Bolt
Foreword
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Sam Masich
Preface---First Edition
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Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming
Preface---New Edition
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Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming
Preface---New Edition
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Mr. Jeffery A. Bolt
Acknowledgments
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Introduction
1
(16)
General Information
Historical Survey
Sword Structure
The Sword Way
Fundamental Training and Practice
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(26)
Introduction
Grips and the Secret Sword
Fundamental Stances
Power Training
Key Words and Techniques
Fundamental Training
San Cai Jian
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(102)
Introduction
San Cai Jian
Kun Wu Jian
145
(44)
Introduction
Kun Wu Jian
Qi Men Jian
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(66)
Introduction
Qi Men Jian
Free Fighting Training and Strategy
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(18)
Introduction
Fighting Forms
Free Fighting Training
Conclusion
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(2)
Appendix A. Time Table of Chinese History
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(2)
Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
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Index
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