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Tables of Contents for Art of Shaolin Kung Fu
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
List of Illustrations
xi
Preface
xv
What Is Kung Fu?
1
9
Four Aspects of Kung Fu
1
1
The Visible Aspect of Form
2
1
The Importance of Force Training
3
1
Application for Combat and Daily Living
4
1
Kung Fu Philosophy for Deeper Understanding
4
1
The Benefits of Kung Fu
5
2
Mind Expansion and Spiritual Development
7
3
The Historical Development of Chinese Martial Arts
10
8
Kung Fu in Prehistoric and Ancient Times
10
2
The Glorious Han and Tang
12
2
The Song, the Yuan and the Ming
14
2
The Modern Period
16
2
From Shaolin to Taijiquan
18
12
Kung Fu and Quanshu
18
1
Shaolin Kung Fu
19
2
Changquan or Long Fists
21
3
Yan Qing, Deceptive Movements and the Monkey Style
24
1
The Various Styles of Taijiquan
25
3
Soft and Hard, Internal and External
28
2
A Comparative Study of Kung Fu
30
12
Contrasting Shaolin and Wudang Kung Fu
31
1
Internal Palm of Bagua Kung Fu
31
2
Xingyi Kung Fu and Taoist Concepts
33
1
The Philosophies of Wudang Kung Fu
34
1
Wuzuquan or Kung Fu of Five Ancestors
35
1
Tanglangquan or Praying Mantis Kung Fu
36
2
The Spread of Southern Shaolin Kung Fu
38
1
Major Southern Shaolin Styles
39
3
Defining Aims and Objectives
42
12
The Importance of Theoretical Knowledge
42
1
The Three Requirements for Attainment
43
3
Direction and Purpose
46
1
Setting Aims for Kung Fu Training
47
2
Personal Objectives
49
2
Course Objectives
51
3
The Foundation of Shaolin Kung Fu
54
14
Inheritance from Past Masters
54
1
The Significance of Form and Formlessness
55
1
Various Shaolin Hand Forms
56
4
Horseriding and Other Stances
60
4
Basic Shaolin Patterns
64
4
From Form to Combat Application
68
16
The Four Directions of Attack
68
1
An Imaginary Opponent in Skill Training
69
2
The Principles of Effective Combat
71
4
Specific Techniques Against Kicks
75
4
Felling and Holding Techniques
79
5
Combat Sequences and Set Practice
84
18
Linking Patterns to Form Sequences
84
2
Various Sequences for Practice
86
8
Relieving Injuries Sustained in Sparring
94
1
Linking Sequences to Form Sets
94
5
Composing Your Own Kung Fu Sets
99
3
Shaolin Five Animals
102
17
Understanding Characteristics and Essence
102
3
Some Preliminary Information
105
1
The Five-Animal Set
106
11
The Names of the Five-Animal Patterns
117
2
Five-Animal Combination Set
119
15
How to Improve Combat Efficiency
119
1
The Fascination of Kung Fu Application
120
6
Spacing and Timing in Combat
126
6
Advanced Techniques to Clinch Victory
132
2
The Internal Force of Shaolin Kung Fu
134
15
The Relationship Between Technique and Force
134
2
The Art of One-Finger Shooting Zen
136
3
Developing Forceful Punches
139
3
The Compassionate Art of Qin-Na
142
1
The Internal Force of Tiger Claw
143
6
Tactics and Strategies
149
8
Techniques, Tactics and Strategies
149
2
The Legacy of Past Masters
151
1
Using Continuous Attack Effectively
152
1
A Tactic to Distract Your Opponent
153
1
Selecting Strategies to Suit Particular Situations
154
3
Classical Kung Fu Weapons
157
11
Why are Classical Weapons Still Being Used?
157
1
Staffs
158
2
Whips, Knives and Other Weapons
160
2
The Spear Family
162
2
Light and Heavy Weapons
164
2
Common Implements as Weapons
166
2
Understanding and Developing Chi
168
11
From Combat Efficiency to Spiritual Development
168
1
The Various Genres of Chi Kung
169
2
The Three Elements of Chi Kung
171
2
Lifting the Sky
173
2
Lohan Embracing Buddha
175
2
Abdominal Breathing
177
2
Shaolin Kung Fu and Zen
179
10
Cultivating Heart, Nourishing Nature
179
1
Discipline and Wisdom
180
3
What is Ultimate Reality?
183
3
Bodhidharma and Taoism in Zen
186
3
The Shaolin Way to Enlightenment
189
12
Attaining a Focused Mind
189
2
Meditation to Train Awareness
191
2
Investigating Cosmic Reality?
193
1
The Zen of Bodhidharma and Hui Neng
194
3
Shaolin Kung Fu for Spiritual Development
197
1
Different Attainments for Different Needs
198
3
Notes
201
1
Further Reading
202
4
Useful Addresses
206
2
Index
208