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      kungfu basics

      Disclaimer: Please note that the publisher and author(s) of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous— both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

      Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, Vermont 05759 U.S.A.

      Copyright © 2004 Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

      All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher.

      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Eng, Paul.

      Kungfu basics / Paul Eng ; calligraphy by Paul Eng ; photographs by David Taran ; illustrations by Don Hopkins. — 1st ed.

      190 p. : ill., 25 cm

      ISBN 978-1-4629-0305-4

      1. Kung fu. I. Title: Kung fu basics. II. Title. GV1114.7.E53 2004

      796.815'9—dc22

      2003027773

      ISBN 978-1-4629-0305-4

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Acknowledgments 7
Preface 9
Part 1: Introduction 11
Chapter 1: History of Kungfu 12
Chapter 2: Philosophy 20
Chapter 3: Styles 25
Part 2: Getting Started 31
Chapter 4: Choosing the Right School 32
Chapter 5: What to Wear 41
Chapter 6: Etiquette 45
Chapter 7: Your First Class 51
Part 3: Elements 55
Chapter 8: Stances 56
Chapter 9: Footwork 68
Chapter 10: Kicks 75
Chapter 11: Hand Techniques 88
Part 4: Practice 103