Barefoot Zen : the Shaolin roots of kung fu and karate
The author demonstrates that the traditional movements of both Kung Fu and Karate grew from the spiritual practices of the Shaolin order of Buddhist monks. Contrary to popular belief, they were not intended as a form of self defence, but used as a method of kinetic meditation to transcend fear
Nonfiction
xvii, 265 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
9781578631421, 1578631424
44110320
Roots of kung fu and karate
Rationale for the empty-hand arts
Summary and a parable of the Shaolin Temple