(Ebook) The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu: The Secrets of Kung Fu for Self-Defence, Health and Enlightenment by Kiew Kit Wong ISBN 9780804834391, 9781462923526, 0804834393, 1462923526

(Ebook) The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu: The Secrets of Kung Fu for Self-Defence, Health and Enlightenment by Kiew Kit Wong ISBN 9780804834391, 9781462923526, 0804834393, 1462923526

In my many years of teaching the Shaolin arts, people have sought myadvice on the following three questions:-How can Shaolin Kung Fu be applied for self-defence?-How can internal force be trained?-How can practising Shaolin Kung Fu enable one to experience spiritual joy?This book aims to answer these and other relevant questions. The historical and philosophical aspects of Shaolin Kung Fu are also explained, as many people, especially from Western societies, have frequently indicated to me their difficulty in obtaining such information, which is necessary for a proper appreciation of Shaolin Kung Fu. Nevertheless, this book is mainly a practical guide.The large number of people from both the East and the West who practise Kung Fu but do not know its combat application is alarming. It has become normal for many Kung Fu students nowadays to learn only routine sets, which is actually only the first stage of Shaolin Kung Fu training, without ever progressing to more advanced stages. This is unfortunate because not only is Shaolin Kung Fu a very effective fighting art, but the invaluable aspects of health and vitality as well as the development of the noble personality for which true Shaolin disciples are noted, are derived from training in Shaolin Kung Fu as a martial art, and not as a demonstrative form to please spectators.