Chinese Art

Unveil the secrets of the Chinese language and culture as you embark on a captivating journey with Sun Tzu's renowned masterpiece, The Art of War for Language Learners. Immerse yourself in this comprehensive audiobook, which offers a contemporary approach to learning Chinese and presents timeless wisdom from China's most celebrated classic.

In "Comprehensive Introduction to the Study of Chen Taijiquan," esteemed Taijiquan master Chen Zhaopi offers a deep and enlightening exploration of Chen Style Taijiquan. Translated from its original Chinese, this invaluable resource lays a strong foundation for those new to the discipline while providing fresh insights to seasoned practitioners. Chen Zhaopi expertly guides readers through the principles and techniques of this ancient martial art. He shares the underlying philosophies and history of Chen Style Taijiquan, providing a clear context to understand the form's development and ...

TO CONQUER ETERNAL SUMMER: A CULTIVATION TRILOGY consists of these three books which are also available as singles. Book 1- BUDDYBOY: A CULTIVATION FANTASY An elderly man passes away and finds himself in the River of Souls where he spends an incalculable expanse of time. The time he spends there is valuable beyond belief. After gathering reams of knowledge and mastering the incredible powers of cultivation, his soul transmigrates to the body of his younger self. Equipped with the experiences from his previous life, now augmented by the powers and additional knowledge he collected in the ...

When the ancestry of Xuan Wu's fiancee, Emma, is revealed, it threatens the harmony of the whole Celestial realm. The demons are gathering, powerful alliances are being made, and stone Shen are under threat. However, Xuan Wu is distracted - he must save Emma from the Demon King and give her the elixir of immortality, but at what cost?

Trying to Get Pregnant in Your 40's with Low Ovarian Reserve, High FSH and Early Menopause? Struggling with infertility can be one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. In 'The Essential Fertility Guide to Getting Pregnant', Paula Olsen offers both a compassionate and informative resource for anyone navigating the complex world of fertility. Drawing on her personal fertility journey and her subsequent experience as a reproductive counsellor, therapist and researcher, Paula Olsen provides expert advice on everything from understanding fertility cycles to exploring medical ...

The book explores the profound depths of Chinese martial arts, delving into the philosophies and practicalities of Taijiquan, Xingyiquan, and Baguaquan. It offers a comprehensive understanding of how these martial arts are not merely physical techniques but also paths to cultivating the Dao. The text reveals the internal mechanisms of martial arts, from the alignment of mind, body, and qi to the intricate skills of merging stillness with motion and achieving heightened states of awareness. Through detailed explanations and personal experiences, the author shares insights on how the practice...

Everyone knows Jackie Chan. Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie is admired by generations of moviegoers for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In Never Grow Up, the global superstar reflects on his early life, including his childhood years at the China Drama Academy (in which he was enrolled at the age of six), his big breaks (and setbacks) in Hong Kong and Hollywood, his numerous brushes with death (both on and off film sets), and his life as a husband and father.

Step into the riveting world of Chinese martial arts with the gripping new eBook, "From Shaolin to Wushu." Immerse yourself in the rich heritage, philosophy, and techniques that have shaped this historic form of combat. This comprehensive guide promises a captivating journey, mapped out meticulously over 25 chapters, focusing on the art, evolution, culture, and global impact of Chinese martial arts. This compelling narrative reveals the intriguing origins of martial arts, delving into the hidden depths of the legendary Shaolin Temple. Readers will be enlightened with the profound ...

One by one, Tahir Hamut Izgil's friends disappeared. The Chinese government's brutal persecution of the Uyghur people had continued for years, but in 2017 it assumed a terrifying new scale. The Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim minority group in western China, were experiencing an echo of the worst horrors of the twentieth century, amplified by China's establishment of an all-seeing high-tech surveillance state. Over a million people have vanished into China’s internment camps for Muslim minorities.

A personal memoir by Hon K. Lee describing his adventures: growing up in New York's Chinatown; being a combat Marine; running CIA clandestine operations; teaching Chinese martial arts; and treating patients with Chinese medicine and acupuncture. His story begins with Lee as a scrawny runt in a Chinese immigrant family. He gets bullied so often he yearns to be like the kung fu heroes he sees in the movies. He becomes a Marine to prove himself, but the horrors of war make him wonder what it would take to achieve peace. He joins the CIA’s clandestine service, only to see his career ...

Uncover the many benefits of Tai Chi to discover how it will help your mind, body, and soul. Have you heard of Tai Chi, but don’t know where to begin? Do you want to find out why people who practice Tai Chi are living their best life? Do you want to transform your mindset and fitness levels using Tai Chi? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, you have come to the right place.

The immense and very sudden success of contemporary Chinese art in Western markets is a phenomenon that Western critics are still struggling to assess. Many link it, not unreasonably, to the economic resurgence of China during the past decade and a half. This resurgence should not have been unexpected. Up to and perhaps including the period of the Ming emperors, China represented as much as 25% of the whole world economy.

In the intricate world of martial arts where honor and vengeance intertwine, "Sword of the Azure Sky" by Gu Long unfolds a tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of ancient China, this gripping Wuxia novel takes readers on a journey through the tumultuous life of Xiong Ti, a skilled swordsman caught in the web of destiny and familial ties. The story begins with Xiong Ti's quest to avenge a deep-seated grudge, a journey that leads him through the perilous landscapes of the martial world. His path crosses with Xia Yun, a woman of ethereal beauty and mysterious ...

How profound is Sun Tzu in relation to the full expanse of Chinese and European military history? While historical accounts can act as pillars of strength and as guideposts for building military theories, statesmen or generals can rarely rely on Sun Tzu's advice as a prescription for success by randomly picking statements from his book. This book offers a new perspective on the Art of War by comparing and contrasting Asian and Western military thought. It explores how Chinese history and culture influenced Sun Tzu's writings, and how his writings later influenced future military leaders. It...

This book, Yang Chengfu Taijiquan: Methods and Applications, attributed to Yang Chengfu, provides a rare and insightful glimpse into the early stages of Yang-style Taijiquan's development. While overshadowed by his later works, this text retains significant historical and cultural value, offering a blend of martial applications, theoretical principles, and philosophical reflections that showcase the art's depth and adaptability. The book delves into the essence of Taijiquan, elucidating its techniques, forms, and martial strategies while aligning them with the principles of traditional ...

Since ancient times, some observant people have made the revered Book of Change (Yijing) their lifelong study. Change is the fundamental principle found in every aspect of our lives. Change is the Way of the universe. Confucian and Daoist texts are filled with anecdotal and philosophic discourse related to this theme. There is little wonder why we find the concept of change in the diverse Chinese martial traditions. This anthology presents articles from the Journal of Asian Martial Arts that are related to the theme of change. This does not mean that the authors are writing solely about ...

China: AD 1200 Guo Jing and Lotus have escaped Qiu Qianren’s stronghold, but at a steep price: Lotus has been mortally wounded. The only one who could save her life is Duan, King of the South, a man skilled and renowned for his healing. But little do they know that danger awaits, including a plan to tear them apart.

从《孙子兵法》中挑选出近百个影响深远、含义丰富的句子，分为战争、将才、治兵、谋略、攻防、制胜、机变、虚实等章节，对孙子智慧进行解析。…… 從《孫子兵法》中挑選出近百個影響深遠、含義豐富的句子，分為戰爭、將才、治兵、謀略、攻防、制勝、機變、虛實等章節，對孫子智慧進行解析。

China can easily boast of its great martial traditions, which many would say is the richest in the world. There are a variety of styles from the north to the south that encompass an extensive repertoire of open-hand and weapon techniques. The ten chapters in this anthology illustrated this wide spectrum. Mark Wiley’s interview with Hou Faxiang presents a fundamental healing modality famous in China — qigong, the nourishing and practical use of internal energy. Its theory and practice is entwined in many martial art styles. In chapters two and three, Robert W. Smith, introduces us to two...

Li Po's poems have been spread out thru the ages; even today they are highly praiseworthy. But only some know about his style of fencing called Li Po's Drunken Sword. In terms of his famous works, the reader will discover how the poet's swordplay and wine drinking under the moon affected his poetic legacy. These collected poems has been inspired by the works that the Tang-period poet Li Po (701-762 CE) left after him as a great cultural heritage, and of whom I will have more to say on the pages below. It was with him that this book began; without him, none of what follows after the short ...