{"product_id":"the-major-methods-of-wudang-sword-9781583942390","title":"The Major Methods of Wudang Sword","description":"Originally published in Chinese in 1930, \u003ci\u003eThe Major Methods of Wudang Sword \u003c\/i\u003ehas become a contemporary classic in\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe field of traditional Chinese martial arts. Written by Huang\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eYuan Xiou, the disciple of Li Jing-Lin--China's most celebrated\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003esword practitioner--this edition now introduces English readers\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eto the fascinating world of traditional Chinese swordplay.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImmensely popular in China, Wudang sword contains within\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eits techniques the essence of the internal martial arts of Taiji\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eQuan, Xingyi Quan, and Bagua Zhang. Unlike other books of its\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003etime, \u003ci\u003eThe Major Methods of Wudang Sword \u003c\/i\u003eexplores the practical\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eapplication of its techniques rather than simply introducing\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ea solo form. This helps readers and students of any style and\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebackground discover new insights and gain new approaches to\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003epersonal practice. The book also emphasizes the internal aspects\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eof swordfighting, including mental and meditative techniques.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eTranslated by Dr. Lu Mei-hui and with expert commentary by Master\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eChang Wu Na--two contemporary disciples of Wudang sword--\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand featuring dozens of black and white photos from the original\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eChinese edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Major Methods of Wudang Sword \u003c\/i\u003eunlocks\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe secrets of Wudang swordplay for both novice and advanced\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003epractitioners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4768789\"\u003eHuang Yuan Xiou\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue Snake Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/13\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 5.40w x 0.39d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781583942390\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1583942394\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO027000\"\u003eMartial Arts | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO071000\"\u003eFencing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-SPO\"\u003eSports \u0026amp; Recreation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-SPO019000\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHuang Yuan Xiou was a prominent swordsman and author. Master Chang Wu Na and Dr. Lu Mei-hui are, respectively, president and vice president of the International Wudang Internal Martial Arts Association. Both live and teach in Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Snake Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44447420186861,"sku":"9781583942390","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_34dd3879-1ba7-4082-9ebb-d3919f50aedc.jpg?v=1700293395","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-major-methods-of-wudang-sword-9781583942390","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}