• Chinese Kungfu (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Wushu Schools, Weapons & the Philosophy Behind the Art
  • Chinese Kungfu (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Wushu Schools, Weapons & the Philosophy Behind the Art
  • Chinese Kungfu (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Wushu Schools, Weapons & the Philosophy Behind the Art
  • Chinese Kungfu (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Wushu Schools, Weapons & the Philosophy Behind the Art
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Chinese Kungfu (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Wushu Schools, Weapons & the Philosophy Behind the Art

Chinese Kungfu (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Wushu Schools, Weapons & the Philosophy Behind the Art

Explore Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Nanquan & Tai Chi Schools, Weapons, Practice Stages & the Confucian, Daoist and Buddhist Philosophy Behind Chinese Wushu — A Cultural Guide, Not a Training Manual
This English-language guide opens Chinese kungfu as a cultural and philosophical tradition—not as a step-by-step training manual. It begins with the origins of martial arts and the principles of wushu, then walks through the major schools: Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Nanquan, Tai Chi, Xingyi, and Bagua. It also covers the weapons used in Chinese martial arts, the three stages of practice, and what gives wushu its distinct character. Along the way, it shows how kungfu draws on Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist thought, how it connects to Chinese culture, regimen, literature, film, and the modern world. If you want a readable, culture-focused introduction to understanding Chinese kungfu—rather than a training manual—this is it.
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About This Book

Chinese Kungfu is part of the prestigious “中华之美” (Splendors of Chinese Culture) series, which presents 15 essential aspects of China‘s cultural heritage. This volume offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the world of Chinese martial arts, written by esteemed scholar Wang Guangxi, a lifelong researcher of both modern literature and martial arts culture.

Unlike a simple combat manual, this book positions Kungfu as a profound cultural phenomenon. It explains how martial arts in China are a crystallization of centuries of wisdom, reflecting the national character through physical discipline and self-defense. The philosophical core draws from Confucianism (harmony and nourishing qi), Daoism (stillness and softness), and Buddhism (meditation and enlightenment), forming a unique “Wu Culture” that embodies the Eastern ideal of “unity between heaven and man”.

What’s Inside:

  • Origins & Principles: Trace the historical development and core philosophies of Chinese martial arts.

  • Major Schools & Families: Explore the distinct characteristics of the Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Nanquan (Southern Fist), and Taijiquan families.

  • The Martial Arts Journey: Understand the three stages of practice—from refining physical energy to achieving a state where fist and Dao become one.

  • Beyond Combat: Delve into the relationship between martial arts and health preservation, the culture of the “Jianghu” (martial arts world), and the influence of martial arts on literature and film.

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