Interest in a wide range of martial arts grows exponentially each year, but few practitioners understand the scientific forces that underlie these arts. The originators of ancient traditional systems
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 h
""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"--
The only American heir to W. C. Chen, Phillip Starr continues the master’s teachings in this useful guide that also profiles the exciting early years when martial arts were still new in America
The solo forms or sets of a martial art may appear to be merely flashy performances or rote exercises for conditioning, and because of this many students disregard this aspect of their training. True
A guide to becoming faster, more powerful, and more effective in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structureDrawing on decades of experience as both a student and a teacher, Phill
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 and martial arts styles.Ad
