Chinese Kung-Fu (Kenpo). William D. Scott

      

      CHINESE KUNG-FU (KENPO):

       AN INTRODUCTION

      CHINESE KUNG-FU (KENPO):

       AN INTRODUCTION

      by William D. Scott

      CHARLES E. TUTTLE COMPANY

       Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Japan

      TO VALERIE, LES AND PAUL

       FRANK FORD

       LEW BUTLER, PETE BECKER AND

       DENNIS TOSTEN

       WITHOUT ALL OF WHOM THIS BOOK

       WOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN WRITTEN

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      Published by the Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc.

       of Rutland, Vermont & Tokyo, Japan

       with editorial offices at

       Osaki Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0032

      Copyright in Japan, 1976

       by Charles E. Tuttle Co., Inc.

      All rights reserved

      ISBN: 978-1-4629-1234-6 (ebook)

      Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 75-33438

      First printing, 1976

      Produced by Mandarin Publishers Limited,

       22A Westlands Road, Quarry Bay,

       Hong Kong

      PRINTED IN HONG KONG

      CONTENTS

       INTRODUCTION

       PART I

       INTRODUCTORY LESSON I

       INTRODUCTORY LESSON II

       INTRODUCTORY LESSON III

       INTRODUCTORY LESSON IV — TEST

       PART II

       LESSON I

       LESSON II

       LESSON III

       LESSON IV

       LESSON V

       LESSON VI

       LESSON VII

       LESSON VIII

       LESSON IX

       LESSON X

       LESSON XI

       LESSON XII — REVIEW

       LESSON XIII — ORANGE BELT PROMOTION TEST

       APPENDICES

       APPENDIX I

      "WORKOUTS FOR THE FIRST MONTH"

       APPENDIX II

      "WORKOUTS FOR THE SECOND MONTH"

       APPENDIX III

      "WORKOUTS FOR THE THIRD MONTH"

       INDEX

      INTRODUCTION

      You are about to undertake a training program in the ancient Chinese art of Kenpo (a Southern Chinese derivative of Kung-Fu). Unlike other works in the martial arts field, this book is not designed to turn you into a "killer" or totally self-protected individual. Instead, its aim is to take you through the first step of learning the art, a step that should realistically take about three months.

      Through a program of exercise and practice, your body will become toned, your vigor increased and your confidence more assured. Women, men and children will find the regimen healthful and fun, as well as instructive. The exercises described in the appendices are basic gym-type exercises and are safe for those in average health.

      Preferably, the study of Kenpo should not be undertaken alone. Find someone to work with you and each can alternate leading the workouts described in the lessons and appendices. The person running the "class" at a particular time is called the sensei (or master). Experts concur that learning the art in small groups is more fun and more instructive.

      My philosophy is expressed by the Chinese characters on the title page — literally translated they read, "To Fight for a Peaceful Heart." In order to obtain harmony with the world, you must first achieve a working balance between your mind and body (a task begun with this book). Once this harmony is achieved, a harmony of a higher nature must be reached between you and your world. In this way you become closer to the Life Force (or God) and therefore closer to the Oneness of the universe.

      A note on attire. At the beginning you may dress in loose-fitting clothing, but later you may wish to purchase a gi (the standard judo-karate outfit). Gis come in various colors and sizes and range from $15.00 to $25.00. You will be starting with a white belt (8th Kyu) denoting your rank, and it will usually come with the gi. Gis may be purchased from a local martial arts school, through a YMCA teaching a martial art and from various mail order houses, such as Honda Associates, Inc., 485 5th Avenue, N.Y., N.Y. 10017. It is important that you practice without shoes, as the feet