• Kung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country (English Edition): Shaolin, Wudang, Bruce Lee & the Spirit Behind the Art
  • Kung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country (English Edition): Shaolin, Wudang, Bruce Lee & the Spirit Behind the Art
  • Kung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country (English Edition): Shaolin, Wudang, Bruce Lee & the Spirit Behind the Art
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Kung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country (English Edition): Shaolin, Wudang, Bruce Lee & the Spirit Behind the Art

Kung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country (English Edition): Shaolin, Wudang, Bruce Lee & the Spirit Behind the Art

From Ancient Wushu Origins and the Shaolin-Wudang Split to Bruce Lee, Kung Fu Fiction & Movies — A Cultural Guide to Understanding What Kung Fu Really Is
This book opens up Chinese kung fu—not just the moves, but the people, stories, and ideas behind them. It starts with where wushu came from and how it grew through the dynasties, then turns to the two most famous schools, Shaolin in the north and Wudang in the south. Along the way, you meet Bruce Lee and see how kung fu fiction and movies carried the art around the world. It also explains what “home country” means in kung fu: the old ideal that martial skill should be used to protect others and defend what matters. If you want to understand what kung fu really is and why it has lasted so long—rather than learn a fighting technique or study an academic martial arts history—this is it.
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Discover the rich heritage of Chinese martial arts with Kung Fu: Martial Arts and the Ideal of Home Country, a compelling read from the "Cultural Symbols of China" series. This book is not a technical guide to fighting, but a cultural exploration that reveals how Kung Fu is intertwined with Chinese philosophy, history, and national identity.

What’s Inside:

  • A Historical Narrative: The book traces the evolution of Kung Fu from its primitive origins in ancient society through to the modern era. It connects the development of martial arts with key historical periods and figures.

  • Legends and Heroes: Meet the iconic historical and legendary figures who defined Chinese martial arts. Their stories illustrate core values like chivalry, loyalty, and the ideal of defending one's homeland.

  • Beyond the Physical: Go deeper than just punches and kicks. This book explains the philosophy and moral code that have been a part of Chinese martial arts for centuries.

  • Cultural Impact: Explore the birth and global influence of Wuxia (martial arts) novels and the explosive impact of Chinese martial arts cinema

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