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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     Casarella, Antonello, author.     Subjects     Kung fu -- Juvenile literature.     Martial arts -- Juvenile literature.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Casarella, Antonello, author.       by title:      A complete guide to ...         MARC Display

A complete guide to kung fu / Antonello Casarella, Roberto Ghetti. by Casarella, Antonello, author. New York, NY : Enslow Publishing, 2018. Subjects Kung fu -- Juvenile literature.   Martial arts -- Juvenile literature. ISBN:  9780766085411 (library bound) 0766085414 (library bound) Series:  Mastering martial arts (Enslow Publishing) Description:  128 pages : illustrarions ; 24 cm. Contents:  Prologue -- Introduction -- Transcription and Pronunciation of the Chinese Words -- Origins and History -- Traditional and Modern Wushu -- Philosophical Foundations -- Taoism -- Buddhism -- Development and Differentiation of Styles -- Northern and Southern Styles -- Soft and Hard Styles -- External and Internal Styles -- The Main Styles of Kung Fu -- Purpose and Objectives of Kung Fu -- Cultivating Character and Morality -- Preserving and Improving Health as Well as Physical and Mental Abilities -- Learning how to Fight -- Expressing Yourself Artistically -- A Kung Fu Lesson -- The Greeting -- Preparatory Exercises -- Hand Positions -- Leg Positions -- Fundamental Steps -- Kicking and Leg Techniques -- Punching and Arm -- Weapons -- Conclusion -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index. Requests:  0 Summary:  Readers are introduced to the action-packed and fascinating world of kung fu. This book provides a history of the discipline as well as details on the different styles. Step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs help readers learn the positions and fundamental techniques. As the book progresses, the moves become more and more varied and complex. Formal exercises encourage students to practice what they have learned, keep track of personal progress, and improve their mastery of the discipline. The book also includes a glossary, a further reading section with books and websites, and an index. Audience:  Grade 7-12.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Aiea Public Library YA -- Nonfiction 796.8159 Ca Checked In Add Copy to MyList Kapolei Public Library YA -- Nonfiction 796.8159 Ca Checked In Add Copy to MyList McCully-Moiliili Public Library YA -- Nonfiction 796.8159 Ca Checked In Add Copy to MyList Mililani Public Library YA -- Nonfiction 796.8159 Ca Checked In Add Copy to MyList Nanakuli Public Library YA -- Nonfiction 796.8159 Ca Checked In Add Copy to MyList Waialua Public Library YA -- Nonfiction 796.8159 Ca Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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