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One of the three major orthodox internal styles of Chinese martial
arts (along with Xing Yi Quan and Tai Ji Quan), Bagua Zhang (or Ba
Gua Zhang) is also one of the most ancient and revered. The first
volume in a series of two on the form," Liu Bin's Zhuang Gong Bagua
Zhang, Volume One, "is written from the perspective of a wise
master who gives equal attention to Bagua's historical evolution
and to the art and practice itself. A disciple of famous master Liu
Xing Han and one who honed his skills for over 20 years under the
same trees in Temple of Heaven Park as the originators of Bagua,
Professor Zhang Jie is ideally suited for the task. He presents the
fundamental theories of Bagua simply and clearly, in such a way
that they comprise both a martial arts manual and a guide for
everyday living. The idea of balance in all things is stressed
throughout, as is the ancient Chinese philosophy that underlies
Bagua. In addition to illustrations of the Bagua movements, the
book contains previously unpublished historical photographs.
Equally useful for novice and seasoned practitioners, as well as
students of Chinese culture and history," Liu Bin's Zhuang Gong
Bagua Zhang "immerses readers in all aspects of this important
martial art.
Fair Fight? Not likely. Least of all from a criminal who is looking
to make a quick profit at your expense. A sad fact is that
weapon-wielding thugs victimize 1,773,000 citizens every year in
the United States alone. Even martial artists are not immune from
this deadly threat. Consequently, self-defense training that does
not consider the very real possibility of an armed attack is
dangerously incomplete. Whether you live in the city or
countryside, you should be both mentally and physically prepared to
deal with an unprovoked armed assault at any time. Preparation must
be comprehensive enough to account for the plethora of pointy
objects, blunt instruments, explosive devices, and deadly
projectiles that someday could be used against you. This extensive
book teaches proven survival skills that can keep you safe on the
street. A multitude of real-life scenarios and case studies
analyzing violent encounters will help you to internalize this
crucial knowledge. Contents include:
*Awareness*Avoidance*De-escalation*Countervailing force*Armed
conflict*Managing the aftermath of violence*Weapon features and
functions If you are serious about self-defense this book is for
you. Everyone, including experienced martial artists, security and
law enforcement professionals, and concerned citizens will benefit
from this vital information.
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