SHAOLIN is a Chinese combative art that developed some centuries ago in temples that served as combat training centers. The fighting skills of many of the trainees were instrumental in shaping China's history. This book is an introduction to South China's Lohan form of shaolin. Intended as a supplement to actual training, this book provides background to the art, then moves into detailed explanations of the elements of Lohan shaolin. A shaolin handsign and salutation, stances, posture, and fist are all described. Basic punching and kicking exercises and the use of the open hand and arm are detailed. The Logan pattern of shaolin is presented in both solo and partner-practice forms. The authors, who are both combatives experts, take the reader through each step, breaking every movement down into easily understandable parts, yet never sacrificing the fluidity of the whole for the part. Ways to toughen the parts of the body are also dealt with. The authors are very fair in their assessments of the advantages and disadvantages of the various methods, and are careful to warn the reader of possible dangers. The text is accompanied by about 30 sketches and by more than 400 black-and-white photographs. Many of the positions are shown from several angles so that the reader can get a clear idea of the proper shaolin forms. This device helps the reader to see what the art is like in three dimensions. This is a clearly written manual that will prove invaluable to any earnest student of shaolin techniques. It is the authors' hope that this book will help prevent the shaolin art which has come down through the ages from being lost and that it will serve those who seek to perpetuate the ancient art.

Shaolin: An Introduction to Lohan Fighting

Khim, P'Ng Chye

Tuttle Pub

Master the ancient Chinese martial art of Shaolin Kung Fu with this illustrated martial arts guide. The style of martial arts described in this book is believed to have developed from a form devised at the Shaolin Temple by the Indian monk Bodhidharma. Called Shih-pa lohan shou (Eighteen Arhat Hands), it was the original Lohan form. Its purpose was to provide monks with exercises that would not only strengthen their bodies and minds but also arm them with a formidable system of self-defense. The authors present the Lohan techniques of south China (as taught by the Hood Khar Pai) in both solo—and partner— practice forms. Intended as a supplement to actual training, Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu gives the history of the Shaolin arts and then continues with a detailed explanation of the Lohan form. Accompanied by almost 30 sketches and over 400 black-and-white photographs, this straightforward introduction to the Lohan system is a must for any serious student of Shaolin techniques. Chapters include: Background of Shaolin Kung Fu; Fundamentals of Shaolin; The Lohan Pattern; Shaolin Training Methods; and more!

Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Draeger, Donn F.

Alternative Medicine

Tuttle+publishing

A comprehensive guide to Shaolin Lohan Kung Fu from both ancient and contemporary masters. With a new foreword by historian and martial artist Alexander Bennett, Shaolin Kung Fu details the oldest form of this ancient Chinese martial art. Shaolin Kung Fu is prized for its elegant style, effectiveness as a fighting system and as an exercise that benefits both body and mind. Authors Donn F. Draeger and P'ng Chye Khim, both master martial artists and Shaolin experts, focus on the Lohan technique--believed to have developed from a form devised at the legendary Shaolin Temple some 1,500 years ago. This comprehensive book offers a practical introduction, including: <ul> <li>The history and fundamentals of Shaolin Kung Fu</li> <li>The fundamentals of Shaolin</li> <li>A complete description of the Lohan technique and how to master it</li> <li>Detailed Shaolin training methods, including the use of weapons</li> <li>Weapons used in Shaolin</li> </ul> This book is intended as a supplement to a dedicated training program and includes detailed instructions explaining both the solo and partner practice forms. Accompanied by over 400 photos and sketches, this excellent introduction to the Lohan form is a must-have for every serious student of Shaolin and Kung Fu. Shaolin Kung Fu was intended to provide Buddhist monks in ancient China with an art that would not only act as an intense conditioning tool, but also arm them with a formidable system of self defense. Though the context for these skills has changed, modern readers can benefit from this method in much the same way as its original students.

Shaolin Kung Fu: The Original Training Techniques of the Shaolin Lohan Masters

Renowned for the beauty and simplicity of his teachings, Ajahn Chah was Thailand's best-known meditation teacher. His charisma and wisdom influenced many American and European seekers, and helped shape the American Vipassana community. This collection brings together for the first time Ajahn Chah's most powerful teachings, including those on meditation, liberation from suffering, calming the mind, enlightenment and the 'living dhamma'. Most of these talks have previously only been available in limited, private editions and the publication of Food for the Heart therefore represents a momentous occasion: the hugely increased accessibility of his words and wisdom. Western teachers such as Ram Dass and Jack Kornfield have extolled Chah's teachings for years and now readers can experience them directly in this book.

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Shaolin: An Introduction to Lohan Fighting

Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu

Shaolin Kung Fu: The Original Training Techniques of the Shaolin Lohan Masters

Shaolin Kung Fu: The Original Training Techniques of the Shaolin Lohan Masters