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Paperback, 2nd New edition
Published: 8th December 2000
Hardback, 2nd New edition
Published: 10th July 2024
Northern Shaolin Sword: Form, Techniques, & Applications
By (Author) Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang
By (author) Jeffrey Bolt
YMAA Publication Center
YMAA Publication Center
8th December 2000
2nd New edition
United States
General
Non Fiction
Fencing
796.86
Paperback
316
Width 184mm, Height 238mm
Improve your balance, strength, focus, and martial skills with this elegant and effective Chinese weapon from one of the most respected authors and teachers 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, as it improves your perception, timing, and reactions, and allows for the quickest and most appropriate response to any given situation.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California. Jeffery A. Bolt, 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.