{"product_id":"the-major-methods-of-wudang-huang-yuan-xiou-9781583942390","title":"The Major Methods of Wudang Sword","description":"Originally published in Chinese in 1930, \u003ci\u003eThe Major Methods of Wudang Sword \u003c\/i\u003ehas become a contemporary classic in\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe field of traditional Chinese martial arts. Written by Huang\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eYuan Xiou, the disciple of Li Jing-Lin--China's most celebrated\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003esword practitioner--this edition now introduces English readers\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eto the fascinating world of traditional Chinese swordplay.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImmensely popular in China, Wudang sword contains within\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eits techniques the essence of the internal martial arts of Taiji\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eQuan, Xingyi Quan, and Bagua Zhang. Unlike other books of its\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003etime, \u003ci\u003eThe Major Methods of Wudang Sword \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the practical\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eapplication of its techniques rather than simply introducing\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ea solo form. This helps readers and students of any style and\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebackground discover new insights and gain new approaches to\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003epersonal practice. The book also emphasizes the internal aspects\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof swordfighting, including mental and meditative techniques.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eTranslated by Dr. Lu Mei-hui and with expert commentary by Master\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eChang Wu Na--two contemporary disciples of Wudang sword--\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand featuring dozens of black and white photos from the original\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eChinese edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Major Methods of Wudang Sword \u003c\/i\u003eunlocks\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe secrets of Wudang swordplay for both novice and advanced\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003epractitioners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Huang Yuan Xiou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1583942394\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781583942390\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue Snake Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 5.40w x 0.39d","brand":"Huang Yuan Xiou","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43939786752255,"sku":"9781583942390","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_122dab86-d697-452e-9281-3641f18047c4.jpg?v=1681443478","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-major-methods-of-wudang-huang-yuan-xiou-9781583942390","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}