Kungfu Basics

Let the books in the "Tuttle Martial Arts Basics series take you through your first six months of training--and beyond! Here, beginning students get everything they need to gain a complete understanding of the martial arts from the very beginning, helping them progress faster. Within the pages of "Kungfu Basics is a complete and comprehensive introduction to this ancient Chinese fighting art. In its in-depth study of kungfu, the book includes patterns and sets, the training of internal force, and strategies for victory. In easily understood language, the book highlights the basic elements of the style--stances, footwork, kicks, and hand techniques. Drills and conditioning exercises to develop speed, power, endurance, flexibility, and balance lend focus and power to this regimen. The book also shows students how to devise a training program and gauge their progress. These elements, designed specifically with the student's interests in mind, truly set "Kungfu Basics far ahead of the martial arts pack.