Shaolin Workout By Shi Yan Ming (Book)
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In his loft in New York Citys Greenwich Village, Sifu Shi Yan Ming trains men and women of all ages, body types, and backgrounds in the fundamentals of kung fu. A 34th-generation Shaolin Warrior monk from Chinas Shaolin Templethe birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the mecca of all martial artsYan Ming teaches the students at his USA Shaolin Temple that there is no better workout program than his brand of kung fu for getting the body and mind into warrior condition. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, the warrior workout distills a lifetime of Shaolin training and wisdom into a 28-day workout.
This complete-unto-itself program of both fitness and spiritual lessons can be applied to every aspect of ones life: work, relationships, family. Kung fu gives a superb aerobic workout at the same time that it dramatically increases flexibility, power, and speed. The ultimate promise of the book is this: readers who stick to the plan for 28 daysfor as little as 15 minutes a daywill be transformed inside and out. And the enormous sense of accomplishment that results will radiate through their life, allowing them to tackle the world with a warriors confidence, calm, and poise.
This excellent book clearly illustrates how physical motion, life philosophy and spiritual growth are intextricably intertwined. It is great source for everyone who is just starting in the martial arts and for experienced martial artist who like to go back to the basics from time to time. Also, it's a very good book for everyone searching for new ways to exercise.
Sifu Shi Yan Ming, a 34th-generation Shaolin Warrior monk, is respected not only in the martial arts world, but also in the entertainment world by stars like Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Wesley Snipes and the Wu-Tang clan. His kung fu classes have been featured in USA Today, the New York Times, New York Daily News, and Entertainment Weekly. Brian Gray of Inside Kung Fu magazine has called him a ''living treasure of China.'' He lives in New York City.
Acknowledgments
1: KUNG FU, THE WAY OF THE WARRIOR
2: THE WARRIOR'S WORKOUT
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
3: TRAIN FARTHER!
Index
New Temple, New Life
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9781594864001 |
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hardcover, 195 x 238 mm, 302 pp, 500 full-color photos
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