Fu Zhen Song's Dragon Bagua Zhang by Lin Chao Zhen (English) Paperback Book

Description: Fu Zhen Song's Dragon Bagua Zhang by Lin Chao Zhen, Wei Ran Lin, Wing Rick The Dragon Bagua Zhang system of third-generation master Fu Zhen Song was one of the most powerful martial arts styles to emerge from 1920s China. This title presents this system in a step-by-step format, including palm forms, stepping patterns, and training methods. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book includes a step-by-step presentation of the challenging Dragon Bagua form--which has never before appeared in English--as well as a history of the famed Fu Zhen Song and his martial arts lineage.The Dragon Bagua Zhang system of third-generation master Fu Zhen Song was one of the most powerful martial arts styles to emerge from 1920s China. Fu Zhen Song had a reputation as a skilled fighter and uncompromising teacher, and his Dragon Bagua style was renowned for its extensive catalog of whirling body movements and fighting techniques. In 1991 Lin Chao Zhen, Fus formal disciple, brought this mysterious martial art to the United States, where he practiced and taught until his death in 1997.Fu Zhen Songs Dragon Bagua Zhang presents this challenging system in a step-by-step format, including palm forms, stepping patterns, and training methods. Originally written in Chinese by Lin Chao Zhen and translated by his son, Wei Ran Lin, this edition also features an extensive introductory section on the development of the Dragon Bagua form and the history of its lineage. The text is accompanied by 150 photographs of the late master Lin Chao Zhen demonstrating the form, as well as an illustrated two-person practice set that teaches the systems applications for self-defense and sparring. Author Biography Lin Chao Zhen founded the Zhao Qing Martial Arts Association. His oldest son, Wei Ran Lin, studied with his father from childhood. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri. Rick Wing is the instructor of the Jing Mo Athletic Association in San Francisco and author of The Classical Three- Section Staff. Review "Speak to any native of Southern China about Bagua Zhang and the name Fu Zhen Song will quickly come up in the conversation. Fu was largely responsible for the introduction of the Northern internal martial arts systems to the Southern Chinese, and his coiling movements, lightning-quick footwork, spinning maneuvers, and thunderous palm strikes are legendary. All students of Bagua Zhang will benefit greatly from the material that has been provided in this book, and I applaud Wei Ran Lin and Rick L. Wing for their efforts in providing Lin Chao Zhens book to the English-speaking world."—Dan Miller, publisher and editor, Pa Kua Chang Journal "The Chinese martial art of Bagua Zhang has a long and illustrious history of training manuals, and Fu Zhen Songs Dragon Bagua Zhang carries on this grand tradition. Lin Chao Zhen was a direct student of Fu Zhen Song, and his closeness to that renowned teacher is reflected in the detail shown in the various techniques in the book. I highly recommend this important and informative training manual."—Brian L. Kennedy, coauthor of Chinese Martial Arts Training Manuals: A Historical Survey"This concise volume not only introduces Fu Zhen Songs unique Dragon Bagua Form but also provides extensive historical notes about Fus connections to many of the most well-known martial artists of his time. This book will be a valuable addition to any students collection."—John Groschwitz, translator of The Xingyi Boxing Manual: Hebei Styles Five Principles and Seven Words Review Quote "Speak to any native of Southern China about Bagua Zhang and the name Fu Zhen Song will quickly come up in the conversation. Fu was largely responsible for the introduction of the Northern internal martial arts systems to the Southern Chinese, and his coiling movements, lightning-quick footwork, spinning maneuvers, and thunderous palm strikes are legendary. All students of Bagua Zhang will benefit greatly from the material that has been provided in this book, and I applaud Wei Ran Lin and Rick L. Wing for their efforts in providing Lin Chao Zhens book to the English-speaking world." -Dan Miller, publisher and editor,Pa Kua Chang Journal Details ISBN1583942386 Short Title FU ZHEN SONGS DRAGON BAGUA ZHA Language English ISBN-10 1583942386 ISBN-13 9781583942383 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 796.815 Imprint Blue Snake Books Place of Publication Berkeley Country of Publication United States Year 2010 UK Release Date 2010-02-16 Publication Date 2010-02-16 AU Release Date 2010-02-16 NZ Release Date 2010-02-16 US Release Date 2010-02-16 Illustrator Alan Gilliland Affiliation Department of Psychology, University of New Mexico, USA Position Department of Psychology Qualifications Ph.D. Author Wing Rick Pages 184 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Edited by Wing Rick Illustrations 180 B&W PHOTOS Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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