Kempo : Chinese Kung-Fu (Kenpo) an Introduction by William D Scott

Kempo : Chinese Kung-Fu (Kenpo) an Introduction by William D Scott Charles E. Tuttle Company Inc, 1976 You are about to undertake a training program in the encient Chinese art of Kenpo (a Southern Chinese derivative of Kung-Fu). Unlike other works in the martiol arts field, this book is not designed to turn you into a #34;killer #34; or totally self-protected individual. Instead, its aim is to toke you through the first step of Jearning the art, a step that should realistically take out three months. Through a program of exercise and practice, your ody will become toned, your vigor increased and your confidence more assured. Women, men and children will find the regimen healthful and fun, as well as instructive. The exercises described in the appendices are basic gym-type exercises and are safe for those in average health. Preferably, the study of Kenpo should not be undertaken alone. Find someone to work with you and each can alternate leading the workouts described in the lessons and appendices. The person running the #34;class #34; et a particular time is called the sensei (or master). Experts concur that learning the art in small groups is more fun and more instructive. My philosophy is expressed by the Chinese characters on the title page -literally translated they read, #34;To Fight for a Peaceful Heart. #34; In order to obtain harmony with the world. you must first achieve a working balance between your mind and body (a task begun with this book). Once this harmony is achieved, a harmony of a higher nature must be reached between you and your world. In this way you become closer to the Life Force (or God) and therefore closer to the Oneness of the universe.