{"product_id":"chinese-kungfu-english-version-a-cultural-guide-to-wushu-schools-weapons-the-philosophy-behind-the-art","title":"Chinese Kungfu (English Version): A Cultural Guide to Wushu Schools, Weapons \u0026 the Philosophy Behind the Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/fd0e5656e54deda8150cc6b46f5e5c8aeffe0dc1892686aaf56120fff1611acb.jpg?v=1793430767\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eChinese Kungfu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.hb.cn:8080\/opac\/book\/2002261594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/book.douban.com\/subject\/3335363\/#rank#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E4%B8%AD%E5%8D%8E%E4%B9%8B%E7%BE%8E%E4%B8%9B%E4%B9%A6%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E5%8A%9F%E5%A4%AB#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnlike 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eqi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e), 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”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/book.douban.com\/subject\/3335363\/#rank#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E4%B8%AD%E5%8D%8E%E4%B9%8B%E7%BE%8E%E4%B8%9B%E4%B9%A6%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E5%8A%9F%E5%A4%AB#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/baike.baidu.com\/item\/%E4%BA%BA%E6%96%87%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%EF%BC%9A%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E5%8A%9F%E5%A4%AB#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat’s Inside:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Principles:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTrace the historical development and core philosophies of Chinese martial arts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.hb.cn:8080\/opac\/book\/2002261594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/book.douban.com\/subject\/3335363\/#rank#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMajor Schools \u0026amp; Families:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore the distinct characteristics of the Shaolin, Wudang, Emei, Nanquan (Southern Fist), and Taijiquan families\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.hb.cn:8080\/opac\/book\/2002261594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/book.douban.com\/subject\/3335363\/#rank#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Martial Arts Journey:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand the three stages of practice—from refining physical energy to achieving a state where fist and Dao become one\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/book.douban.com\/subject\/3335363\/#rank#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBeyond Combat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDelve 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/hunan.tsxcfw.com\/bookshow.asp?id=2369607\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/opac.yzlib.cn:8080\/opac\/item.php?marc_no=0000147963\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/c55c4a2d8199fc334dc3af3066aebe174b136a33985af7851bd9236fcb30dd66.jpg?v=1793430772\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/d6409d7cf54f1f608302d5dce7cea75f5eef7a11cdd226cf3ef4142f41102e42.jpg?v=1793430776\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/04ea5f9bd63dc3e3d97fa9b8ba4739e289d69082d5f15eb582baaefc74738340.jpg?v=1793430780\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"orientalbookworm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61462509322574,"sku":"978-7-5085-4014-6-1234163-0-0-0-0-0-0","price":25.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/0087\/4574\/files\/52dff96de3aec9bd5b386e3f90ae4187696c7e3acd8a338ed8c258ef8b9d0b36.jpg?v=1793418347","url":"https:\/\/orientalbookworm.com\/products\/chinese-kungfu-english-version-a-cultural-guide-to-wushu-schools-weapons-the-philosophy-behind-the-art","provider":"orientalbookworm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}