Chinese Kung Fu (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521186643)

Wushu, the Chinese martial art form known as kung fu in the West, embodies traditional Chinese culture and reflects the self defense and fitness practices of the Chinese people. The core philosophy of wushu is drawn from Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist principles and the Eastern philosophy that humans are an integral part of nature. In this illustrated introduction Wang Guangxi discusses the theory, schools, weapons and development of this distinctive and captivating branch of Chinese culture from ancient times to the present day, including its representation in literature and film.

Author: Guangxi Wang
ISBN-10: 0521186641
ISBN-13: 9780521186643
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/09/2012
Pages: 122
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.05h x 6.07w x 0.35d