Download or read book Introduction to Tien Shan Pai written by Chien-Liang Huang and published by Erich Schmidt Verlag GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2012 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive introduction to this popular northern style of Chinese Kuoshu. Grandmaster Huang, Chien-Liang, 64th generation Grandmaster of Tien Shan Pai, provides details about the system s history, characteristics, philosophy, and technique. Through the use of detailed explanations, multiple-angle photographs, and authentic primary sources, Tien Shan Pai's vast array of skills is presented, including: Basic stance training within the context of Tien Shan Pai.Warm-up exercises and kicks to promote flexibility, increased circulation, and healthy joints. Detailed instruction of Mei Hua Quan, one of Tien Shan Pai s signature forms. An overview of Tien Shan Pai s fighting techniques as taught by 63rd generation Supreme Master Wang, Chueh-Jen, "Double Broadsword King" of China. Power training for martial applications. Qin Na techniques and applications for self-defense. Written as a collective preliminary text, Introduction to Tien Shan Pai provides valuable insights for every reader, whether a beginner or an accomplished practitioner.