Spirit of Shaolin: A Kung Fu Philosophy - Softcover

Carradine, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0804818282 ISBN 13: 9780804818285

Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1991

Synopsis

A well-known martial arts expert describes the philosophy behind Kung Fu, discussing the ancient wisdom of the Chinese masters, the principles of Shaolin thought, and the inner meaning of martial arts. Reprint.

About this title

From Library Journal:

At first glance, this book appears to be a historical and philosophical treatment of Shaolin Kung Fu. But the reader soon discovers that it is more the story of Carradine the actor/martial artist, plus a limited philosophy of Kung Fu. The first half of the book is interesting. It gives an account of Carradine's initiation into the martial arts and his work on the TV series Kung Fu . Carradine comes across as very self-assured and completely devoted to the arts. The second part focuses on the philosophy of Kung Fu, but the narrative is disjointed and rambling. Points are not always clear and some bits of "wisdom" sound as if they came out of a fortune cookie. Carradine fans and martial arts supporters will probably enjoy this book, but those looking for instruction will not find it here.
- Jennifer Langlois, Missouri Western State Coll. Lib., St. Joseph
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0804818282
• ISBN 13: 9780804818285
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 198