Wing Chun In-Depth

Autori

• Munawar Ali Karim
• Loukas Kastrounis

Parametri

• Scienze sociali
• Tema stórico

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This book provides a rare, in-depth exploration of Wing Chun, detailing its history, teachings, and broader implications. It offers a comprehensive overview of the art's development, emphasizing effective training methods for street defense and presenting Wing Chun's principles as a pathway to health and happiness. The text traces the lives and legends of Wing Chun's great masters, revealing their training techniques and philosophies applicable to all life aspects. Written in an engaging style, it shares valuable insights, training drills, and martial techniques to enhance one's fighting foundation while connecting readers to the masters' lives and teachings. The aim is to inspire and enrich readers with historical context, practical skills, and a resilient mindset for life's challenges. Key sections include the lineage, the system, in-depth techniques, and life strategies. Notably, Wong Shun-Leung, a senior student of Ip Man, played a crucial role in popularizing Wing Chun in Hong Kong and was a mentor to Bruce Lee. The work is a collaboration with Sifu Loukas Kastrounis, a respected teacher from this lineage, and reflects over five years of meticulous research and observation of his teachings by historian Munawar Ali Karim.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2023

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