Martial Arts
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Editor's review
From an editorial perspective, the book's standout value lies in combining academic rigor with practicality. As a university textbook, it is rigorously structured and comprehensive in content, making it suitable not only for systematic study by physical education students but also as a reliable knowledge framework for martial arts enthusiasts. The book's explanation of martial arts culture helps readers move beyond the merely technical level to understand the deeper significance of martial arts as a carrier of traditional Chinese culture. The technical sections are clearly illustrated, with detailed explanations of movement essentials that facilitate practice by reference.
It is worth noting that this book is not a specialized monograph devoted to an in-depth study of a particular style, but rather aims to build an overall understanding of martial arts. Therefore, for readers who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of the disciplinary system of martial arts and seek standardized teaching guidance, this book has considerable reference value. Its content organization reflects the teaching experience and professional accumulation of the authoring team, and its language is plain and accurate, making it a solid guide for both beginners and advanced readers.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Students and teachers in physical education programs, usable as a course textbook or teaching reference
- Martial arts beginners who wish to systematically build an overall understanding of martial arts
- Primary and secondary school physical education teachers seeking standardized martial arts teaching content and methods
- Readers interested in martial arts culture and history who wish to understand its theoretical system
Not a good fit for
- Advanced practitioners seeking extremely in-depth technical analysis of a specific style (such as tai chi or Wing Chun)
- Readers expecting large amounts of practical combat techniques or revelations about exotic martial arts
Reading tips
- Readers may first read Chapter 1, 'Overview of Martial Arts,' to establish an overall framework of the definition, content, and classification of martial arts
- When attempting practice based on the illustrated descriptions in the technical chapters, be sure to pay attention to safety; on-site guidance is recommended where possible
- When reading the 'Martial Arts Culture' section, readers may consult related history and philosophy books to deepen their understanding
About the publisher
Chongqing University Press is a comprehensive university press whose publishing areas span social and cultural studies, industrial technology, finance and economics, medicine, social psychology, and theory. Judging from its catalog, the press publishes both academic works and popular science titles. Representative books include E. H. Gombrich's Shadows: The Depiction of Cast Shadows in Western Art, Magnesium-Based Hydrogen Storage Materials by Pan Fusheng et al., Research on China's Regional Spatial Development Models by Sun Jiuwen, and titles from the Gynecologic Oncology Committee of the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, such as the Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Gynecologic Malignancies in China (2019) and Bipolar Disorder: What You and Your Family Need to Know. Its authors work in art history, materials science, regional economics, clinical medicine, and social research methods. Public information is limited, but its publishing profile combines academic translation, industrial technology, and practical medical guides.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 总序
- 前言
- 第一章 概述
- 第一节 武术的形成与发展
- 第二节 武术的特点与作用
- 第三节 武术的内容与分类
- 第二章 武术与传统文化
- 第一节 武术与中国传统哲学思想
- 第二节 武术与中国传统医学
- 第三节 武术与艺术追求
- 第三章 基本功和动作方法
- 第一节 基本步型
- 第二节 基本步法
- 第三节 基本手型
- 第四节 基本手法
- 第五节 肩臂与腰的练习
- 第六节 腿法与跌仆滚翻练习
- 第四章 武术学习与竞赛
- 第一节 武术学习的特点
- 第二节 武术学习的原则
- 第三节 武术学习方法
- 第四节 套路竞赛规则与裁判法
- 第五节 散打竞赛规则与裁判法
- 第六节 武术功力竞赛规则与裁判法
- 第五章 武术套路与技法分析
- 第一节 长拳
- 第二节 太极拳
- 第三节 南拳
- 第四节 少林拳
- 第五节 八卦掌
- 第六节 形意拳
- 第七节 刀术
- 第八节 枪术
- 第九节 剑术
- 第十节 棍术
- 第六章 武术散打与技法分析
- 第一节 散打格斗式
- 第二节 格斗技术
- 第三节 散打步法
- 第四节 散打拳法
- 第五节 腿法
- 第六节 摔法
- 第七章 武术功力技法分析
- 第一节 武术功力技法概述
- 第二节 武术功力技法训练
- 第八章 武术套路的创编与图解知识
- 第一节 创编武术套路的有关知识和要求
- 第二节 创编武术套路的过程
- 第三节 创编长拳自选套路应注意的问题
- 第四节 武术图解知识
- 第五节 自学方法与步骤
- 参考文献
- 附录 武术套路演练与欣赏
- 第一节 太极拳
- 第二节 太极剑
- 第三节 简化少林拳
- 第四节 少林阴手棍
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About the author
Si Hongyu is an author about whom very limited public information is available; details such as biography, nationality, and dates of birth and death are not clearly recorded. According to the library's holdings, Si Hongyu has only one work, Wushu, which is classified under sports, indicating that the author's writing focuses on traditional sports and martial arts. On the basis of the available information, it is difficult to determine whether the author has other related publications or has long been engaged in wushu teaching, training, or research, so no further inferences about the author's identity should be made. What can be confirmed is that Wushu belongs to the sports category and deals with wushu, a traditional Chinese sport, for readers interested in this field. Books of this kind usually serve to introduce basic knowledge of wushu and outline the development of the discipline, and Si Hongyu's work offers readers an entry point for understanding this sport. Owing to limited materials, the book's writing style, specific content, and influence still await further public information.
Public information about Han Aifang is currently limited, and her nationality, dates of birth and death, and specific life experiences cannot be confirmed, nor is it possible to verify her educational background or any honors she may have received. According to the library's holdings, she has only one work, Wushu, which is classified under sports. It can therefore be inferred that her writing focuses on traditional sports and martial arts, introducing general readers to the basic knowledge, key techniques, and training methods of wushu in an accessible, introductory manner. Works of this kind typically use plain language and clear organization, emphasizing explanations of movement essentials and step-by-step practice, making them easy for beginners to follow. Although a single work is not enough to fully assess her writing style and overall influence, the book offers readers an entry point for understanding wushu and reflects the author's attention to and accumulated knowledge of this subject.
Zhang Guoming: public information is limited, and it is currently known only that two of his works are included in the collection. Judging from their subjects, his writing spans two fields, medicine and sports. Screening and Prevention of Neonatal Retinal Diseases focuses on the screening and prevention of neonatal eye diseases, a specialized area oriented toward clinical practice, while Martial Arts concerns a traditional sport. The two subjects differ considerably, suggesting that the author may have a cross-disciplinary knowledge background. In the two works, the medical title leans toward professional procedures and key points of prevention and treatment, and the sports title toward martial arts knowledge and training methods; both strive for clear, practical language that serves their specific readers. Because information on his life, profession, and academic background is lacking, it is not yet possible to determine his professional identity or the full scope of his writing. Readers are advised to rely on the content of the works and to read them in light of practical needs in medicine and sports.
Wang Nan, born in Changchun, Jilin Province, in 1983, holds an MBA from Northeast Normal University and is a member of the China Writers Association and an experienced media planner. He has worked at Changchun Television and the Jilin Daily Press Group, and now focuses on biography, business and historical writing. His fifteen works in the library span philosophy, foreign literature, personal finance, examinations, biography and computing. Representative titles include Freedom and Education: The Educational Philosophy of Locke and Rousseau, Three Sisters, Three Queens (Collector's Edition), Equity Incentives, A Study of American Gender Criticism Theory, the Information Society and New Media, Ren Zhengfei: Always Thinking About Failure, European Folk Tales, and Full Life-Cycle Management of Digital Projects. He is also the author of Wang Wei: Going with SF Express, Buffett: Be the Person You Most Admire, A Biography of Xu Zhimo, and A Biography of Ouyang Xiu. His writing combines intellectual inquiry with documentary portraiture for general readers, emphasizing readability and practical value.
