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Kung fu

by Collins, Paul
Series: Martial arts Published by : Chelsea House Publishers, (Broomall, PA :) Physical details: 32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm. ISBN:0791065561 (alk. paper); 9780791065563 (alk. paper).
Subject(s): Kung fu
Year: 2002
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j 700 - 799 j796.8159 Col (Browse shelf) Available 94688

"First published in 2000 by Macmillan Education Australia"--T.p. verso.

Includes index.

What are martial arts? -- Understanding kung fu -- China, the birthplace of kung fu -- The history of kung fu -- Dress code and etiquette -- Before you start -- Fitness and training -- Kung fu techniques -- The belt system -- The language of kung fu -- Competition.

Explores the martial art of kung fu and provides information on uniforms, choosing a school, conditioning, techniques, belts, terminology, and competition.

9 - 10 years