From the author of "Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body" comes a book that introduces martial arts practitioners to three "internal" arts and their subtle powers. Inner martial arts rely on internal energy for power rather than on muscles or tension. 15 photos.

"Explains how awareness and development of chi gives internal martial arts their power and strength, contains full instructions on the Taoist system Nei Gung, describes how specific martial arts use chi, includes stories about masters. The new edition adds a new foreword, new introduction by author, practical explanations on spiritual traditions of the internal martial arts, index"--Provided by publisher.

'The CHI Revolution' teaches the 15-Minute Chi Workout, using movements from Dragon and Tiger medical chi gung. It also discusses signs of depleted chi, eight obstacles to practice, current myths in health and fitness, how to sense internal flows, and how to improve meditation in order to access deeper states of awareness.

Presents and refutes various myths about the martial arts and gives detailed information about the various disciplines for martial arts teachers, students, and enthusiasts.

Inside Kungfu: Chinese Martial Arts Encyclopedia is intended to serve as a general reference tool for anyone interested in the martial arts, its history, or even China's history. The book takes a look "Inside" Chinese Martial Arts only, with a chart devoted to Chinese, Japanese and Korean pronunciation; A section about China's Martial History; A section about the Shaolin Temple History; Information about the Beijing Opera; Information on several martial arts from A to Z totaling around 363 styles; Information on over 110 weapons used throughout China's history, and much, much more. Including dynamic pictures and illustrations by myself and even a little information about yours truly. It is my love, respect and admiration for the martial arts that has inspired me to write this book in hopes that, you, the reader, enjoys learning the facts and history as much as I did; and maybe, inspire you to take a wonderful journey in the martial arts training of your choice if you have not already done so.

If personal achievement is what you are looking for, Xing Yi (Hsing I) Kung Fu for Success is what you need. Drawing upon lessons taught in Xingyiquan (Hsing I Ch'uan), one of the three major forms of internal martial arts from China, this book will reveal a new psychology of success that has hitherto been unknown to the world. Other than introducing to you what this ancient art is all about, Xing Yi (Hsing I) Kung Fu for Success will also show you the way to self-esteem, confidence, and a mental tenacity that only the very best will possess. You are more than what you think, and you are stronger than what you can ever imagine. Are you anywhere close to what you can potentially be? If you are not, it is time to get this book.