Sharing the Beauty of China: Chinese Kungfu (English Edition)
Author:Wang Guangxi
Publication date:2018-08-01
ISBN:9787508540146
Language:English
Abstract:
Wushu, the Chinese martial art form known as kungfu in the West, embodies the national traditional culture in martial art form and also reflects the self-defense and health practices of Chinese people. The core philosophy of Wushu is drawn from the Confucius principle of physical and mental integrat...
Introduction
Wushu, the Chinese martial art form known as kungfu in the West, embodies the national traditional culture in martial art form and also reflects the self-defense and health practices of Chinese people. The core philosophy of Wushu is drawn from the Confucius principle of physical and mental integration combined with neutralization; the Taoist principle of dynamic balance; the Buddhist principle of showing cultural syncretism of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism in China; and the Eastern theory, which believes man is an integral part of nature.
Book catalogue
Cover
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Titlepage
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Contents
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Author Introduction
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Foreword
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The Origins of Martial Arts
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Principles of Wushu
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Schools of Wushu
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Weapons
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Three Stages of Chinese Wushu Practice
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Characteristics of Chinese Wushu
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Chinese Wushu and Chinese Culture
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Chinese and Foreign Wushu Exchange
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Development of Modern Chinese Wushu
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Appendix: Notice on Wushu Exercisess
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Appendix: Chronological Table of the Chinese Dynasties
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Copyright
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Backcover
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