Chinese Martial Arts Training Manuals: A Historical SurveyBrian Kennedy, Elizabeth Guo Blue Snake Books, 8 sty 2008 - 344 Secret training manuals, magic swords, and flying kung fu masters—these are staples of Chinese martial arts movies and novels, but only secret manuals have a basis in reality. Chinese martial arts masters of the past did indeed write such works, along with manuals for the general public. This collection introduces Western readers to the rich and diverse tradition of these influential texts, rarely available to the English-speaking reader. Authors Brian Kennedy and Elizabeth Guo, who coauthor a regular column for Classical Fighting Arts magazine, showcase illustrated manuals from the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, and the Republican period. Aimed at fans, students, and practitioners, the book explains the principles, techniques, and forms of each system while also placing them in the wider cultural context of Chinese martial arts. Individual chapters cover the history of the manuals, Taiwanese martial arts, the lives and livelihoods of the masters, the Imperial military exams, the significance of the Shaolin Temple, and more. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs of great masters as well as original drawings depicting the intended forms of each discipline, this book offers a multifaceted portrait of Chinese martial arts and their place in Chinese culture. |
Spis treści
Sources for Chinese Martial Arts | 3 |
A Caveat about Chinese Martial Arts History | 34 |
Westerners Researching Chinese Martial Arts History | 65 |
Religion Morality and Martial Arts | 84 |
Professor Kang Ge Wus Top Twelve Chinese | 94 |
Authorship Various Editions Content of Training | 115 |
Keeping the Traditions Alive | 123 |
How Did Chinese Martial Artists Make a Living? | 133 |
Taiwan Martial Arts History | 148 |
A Note on Sources | 175 |
Sun Lu Tang 18611933 | 182 |
Jiang Rong Qiao 18911974 | 188 |
Xie Dien Gao Zhi Jen Chiang Xin Shan | 198 |
Shaolin monk Xuan Ji 4 original author | 204 |
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