Bubishi: The Classic Manual of CombatTreasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishiwas a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a gold mine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available. |
Contents
The Eight Precepts of Quanfa 197 | |
Introduction 51 | |
Possible Origins of the Bubishi in China 61 | |
The History of Karatedo 77 | |
Chinese Influences on the Development of Karatedo 80 | |
Ryukyu Kempo Karatejutsu 86 | |
Okinawan Dynasties 90 | |
Four Incurable Diseases 124 | |
Crystal Statue Diagram 128 | |
Ointments Medicines and Pills 131 | |
The Bronze Man Statue 143 | |
Vital Point Analysis 148 | |
The Secrets of Wudang Boxing 165 | |
Articles on Vital Points | |
Delayed Death Touch TwelveHour Diagrams 176 | |
Itosus Ten Articles 94 | |
Master Wang Reveals His Secrets 102 | |
Chinese Medicine and Herbal | |
Examples of Herbal Medicine 114 | |
TwelveHour Theory Recuperative Herbal 119 | |
QinNa 188 | |
Six Ji Hands of the Shaolin Style 200 | |
Shaolin Hand and Foot Muscle and 230 | |
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