Northern Shaolin Sword: Form, Techniques, & Applications

by Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D., Jeffrey Bolt

Overview

Master the Way of the Sword!

Discover the King of Short Weapons - the Lord of One Hundred Arms!

Improve your balance, strength, focus, and martial skills with this elegant and effective Chinese weapon, from America's most respected author and teacher of Shaolin Gong Fu. Mastering the Art of the Northern Shaolin Sword requires extensive physical training, which will result in a strong, finely-tuned body and mind. And as self-defense, Shaolin Sword is indispensable, improving your perception, timing, and reactions, allowing for the quickest and most appropriate response to any given situation.

Sword training is one of the highest accomplishments in Chinese martial arts. Northern Shaolin Sword is a complete book for martial artists seeking to refine their skill and spirit.

• In-Depth History, Fundamentals and Forms.
• Two-Person Routines, Applications and Fighting Strategies.
• Three Complete Sword Sequences, including the Rarely Seen or Taught Matching Set.
• Easy-to-Follow Step-by-Step Photos with Detailed Instruction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781886969858
Publisher:	YMAA Publication Center
Publication date:	09/01/2000
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	316
Sales rank:	951,224
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.38(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California.

Tournament promoter and Vice President of the USA Wushu Kungfu Federation, was inducted into Inside Kung Fu Magazine's Hall of Fame for Outstanding Martial Arts Promotions. Studying and teaching Chinese Martial Arts since 1975, he currently runs the Houston Institute of Chinese Martial Arts. Mr. Bolt lives in Houston, Texas.

Editorial Reviews

Now in an updated and expanded second edition, Northern Shaolin Sword: Forms, Techniques & Applications continues to be a highly recommended, "user friendly" guide to improving balance, strength, focus, and martial skill within the Shaolin Chinese sword (Jian) forms. Students of the Shaolin Sword will learn how to enhance their perception, timing, and reactions, while allowing for the quickest and most appropriate response to any given situation. No martial arts reference collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of Northern Shaolin Sword.