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Martial Arts Vol. I
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Title: The Essence of Internal
        Martial Arts Volume I
        Esoteric Fighting Techniques and Healing Methods
Author: Master Instructor Jerry Alan Johnson
Publisher: Ching Lien Healing Arts Center, Copyright 1994
Form: Paperback, 9 x 6 in, 316 pages

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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements ........................................ v
About the Author ............................................ vi
Preface ......................................................... xvi
Forward ......................................................... xvii

Section One:
Fighting Method and Theory

  • Chapter 1. Foundation Movement and Applications
  • Chapter 2. Rolling Hands: Kun Shou
  • Chapter 3. Two-Man Sets
  • Chapter 4. Free Form Fighting: San Shou
  • Chapter 5. Internal Boxing Awareness Skills: Nei Ch'uan
  • Chapter 6. The Six Combinations & Eight Methods
  • Chapter 7. Establishing Realistic Training Goals

Section Two:
Eight Animal Fighting Methods and Theory

  • Chapter 8. Eight Animal Fighting Characteristics of the I-Ching
  • Chapter 9. The Lions & The Heaven Trigram: Ch'ien
  • Chapter 10. The Unicorn & The Earth Trigram: K'um
  • Chapter 11. The Snake & The Water Trigram: K'an
  • Chapter 12. The Falcon & The Fire Trigram: Li
  • Chapter 13. The Dragon & The Thunder Trigram: Chen
  • Chapter 14. The Pheonix & The Wind Trigram: Sun
  • Chapter 15. The Bear & The Mountain Trigram: Ken
  • Chapter 16: The Monkey & The Lake Trigram: Tui

Section Three:
Palm Training Methods and Theory

  • Chapter 17. Palm Training
  • Chapter 18. Classical Palm Liniments
  • Chapter 19. Stage One Palm Training
  • Chapter 20. Stage Two Palm Training
  • Chapter 21. Stage Three palm training
  • Chapter 22. Harmful Side Effects of Incorrect Practicing

Section Four:
Death Touch Methods and Theory

  • Chapter 23. Death Touch: Ssu Chu Chueh
  • Chapter 24. Attacking the Nerves: T'ien Ching
  • Chapter 25. Attacking the Blood Vessels: T'ien Hseuh
  • Chapter 26. Attacking the Body's Energy: T'ien Hsing Ch'i

Section Five
Healting Methods and Theory

  • Chapter 27. Herbal Medicine
  • Chapter 28. Tui Na: Massage and Acupressure
Glossary of Terms .......................................... 300
References .................................................... 303
Also Available by the Author ............................ 307
Book and Video Information ............................. 310
Preview: Volume II Energy Theory & Cultivation.......... 312
Afterword ....................................................... 315

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The Essence of Internal Martial Arts

Finally, an authoritative manual that demystifies some of the most subtle and esoteric aspects in the field of Internal Kung Fu.

A vastly informative book, indispensable for any martial arts/healing arts library, by a masterful practitioner and expert teacher.

The companion book is also on sale!
 

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