Pa Kua

Pa Kua
Author: Robert W. Smith
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2002-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9781556434396

Pa Kua is a vigorous martial arts discipline that hones reflexes and cultivates the understanding of one’s body. One of the three orthodox “internal” styles of Chinese martial arts, Pa Kua makes use of the eight trigrams found in the I Ching. This text offers a history of Pa Kua, profiles of its great practitioners, and exercises that illustrate the practice. 50 black-and-white photos are included.

Pa-kua

Pa-kua
Author: Robert W. Smith
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 106
Release: 1990-07-15
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1462906222

This book outlines the history and techniques of Pa-kua—a style of boxing based on the eight (pa) trigrams (kua) of the I Ching. This martial arts guide gives a thorough account of the philosophy behind the art. It also presents to the West for the first the orthodox style of the last Chinese Pa-kua master Wang Shu-chin. Described in great detail and fully illustrated are the basic techniques, the eight palm shapes, and the eight traditional methods of "walking the circle." Guided by this easy-to-follow text, the student of Pa-kua can probe deeply into the hitherto hidden secrets of one of the most complete systems of self defense ever developed.

Black Belt

Black Belt
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1993-08
Genre:
ISBN:

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Black Belt

Black Belt
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1967-08
Genre:
ISBN:

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chang

Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chang
Author: Bok Nam Park
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Kung fu
ISBN: 9780865681736

This book begins where Volume One left off, increasing the reader's knowledge and understanding of pa kua chang footwork, palm striking power, martial arts body movements, and chi kung internal energy development. In addition, this volume adds the components of elbow striking, leg locking, and kicking to give the reader a more well-rounded view of this fascinating internal Chinese martial art.

Black Belt

Black Belt
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1972-04
Genre:
ISBN:

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Lillian Too's Easy-to-use Feng Shui

Lillian Too's Easy-to-use Feng Shui
Author: Lillian Too
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 170
Release: 1999
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 9781855856905

Looking for luck, love, wealth, and health? The world's best-selling writer on feng shui takes you step-by-step down the road to happiness! Lillian Too, renowned author of books and articles on this ancient Chinese art, divulges the secrets of controlling the powerful forces of ch'i to bring success into our lives. With 179 tips on everything from personalizing interior decoration to improving family relations, it's the most practical, thorough, systematic, and stunningly illustrated guide to eliminating every obstacle standing in the way of contentment. Enrich personal space by identifying auspicious corners, good fortune directions, and life-enhancing elements, and organize the household to intensify their beneficial qualities. Need to improve finances? Grow orange or lime plants, whose ripening fruits symbolize prosperity, or hang coins or bells on the doors. Sleep on an authentic Feng Shui bed, let carpets create solid foundations, and fill vases with the right flowers. Protect the home or office fr om the "shar chi" or "killing breath" of open shelves. And there's a reason traditional Chinese matriarchs keep cleaning paraphernalia out of sight-they know that visible brooms will "sweep away" the family's livelihood. Try one of many effective methods for ensuring togetherness and harmony between kinfolk, for helping children do well at school, and for attracting romance. As you put these time-tested ideas into practice, you'll feel your world getting better and better! 160 pages (all in color), 7 3/4 x 9 1/4. DELUXE PAPERBACK WITH FLAPS.

Taoist Yoga and Sexual Energy

Taoist Yoga and Sexual Energy
Author: Eric Steven Yudelove
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2000
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781567188349

In 100 Days to Better Health, Good Sex & Long Life, Eric Yudelove provided the foundation course in Taoist practice. Now he takes you to the next level, referred to as "Beginning Internal Alchemy." Gather the energies from the five major internal organs, harmonize them, and change them from negative to positive. It's a process of refining yourself so you can absorb energy from nature and the cosmos, thus becoming a universe in miniature.

Black Belt

Black Belt
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 1987-12
Genre:
ISBN:

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Feng Shui in the Garden

Feng Shui in the Garden
Author: Richard Webster
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 174
Release: 1999
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781567187939

Create more ch'i (universal energy) by selecting the most beneficial location and laying out a harmonious garden based on proven feng shui principles. Illustrations. Index.