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Phillip Starr
Developing Jin provides a complete and progressive training regimen for increasing and refining chansi-jin, also known as silk-reeling power or coiling power –Provided by publisher –
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An introduction to the fundamentals of baguazhang –
In Martial Maneuvers, Phillip Starr demonstrates that while the internal martial arts–Taijiquan, Bagua Zhang, and Xingyi Quan–might be considered ineffective for practical self-defense, they in fact have a long history…
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Hidden Hands teaches readers how to dissect traditional martial arts forms to uncover the key offensive and defensive maneuvers of the arts themselves –Provided by publisher.
A guide to becoming faster, more powerful, and more effective in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structure –
Martial artist Phillip Starr explains the coiling power of Jin and how to subtly refine it for a more relaxed but explosive force, which can be used with multiple fighting…
A unique body-focused approach to self-improvement in martial arts, combining psychology and Qigong principles –
A comprehensive guide to Iron Palm – a martial arts training protocol for developing a strong striking hand and delivering powerful blows.
A comprehensive guide to Iron Palm–an advanced training…
Philip Starr
Through this entertaining collection of personal anecdotes, readers learn a particular aspect of the traditional martial arts. It includes explanations of the importance of meaning and curtsey, and the custom…
Explains how certain immutable laws of physics and principles of kinesiology have an impact on martial arts techniques, and how and why many contemporary martial arts practitioners are unable to…
