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by Jwing-Ming Yang

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At last, the long awaited book by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming. This health and martial arts training guide reveals the secrets of Chinese internal power development. Loaded with photos and drawings, this book is destined to be the bible of martial power training. Shaolin White Crane is the root of Okinawan Karate, and is practical for all martial arts styles. 450 photos and illustrations.

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The secrets of internal power are revealed in this expert guide to Internal and External martial Qigong.


This comprehensive martial arts training guide explores White Crane Kung Fu (Gongfu), one of the most famous martial styles developed in China. Martial Arts Qigong is integral to White Crane kung Fu and is a proven way to build explosive fighting power, known as Jin.


In addition to fighting power, martial Qigong builds robust health and longevity. By focusing on the spine and torso, Shaolin White Crane develops and maintains a strong, supple upper body. Flexibility and strength of the spine are notable results of this training.

It is commonly recognized that Shaolin White Crane is the root of Okinawan Karate, and has heavily influenced Japanese martial arts. From this book, a Karate practitioner will be able to trace this root back, and gain profound comprehension of empty-hand styles.



  • Long time hidden secrets of White Crane revealed.

  • A comprehensive analysis of Internal and External martial Qigong.

  • Complete sets of White Crane Hard and Soft Qigong training.

  • A thorough examination of martial power (Jin).

  • Presents more than 60 White Crane Jin patterns.

  • Learn mental and physical training for explosive fighting power.

  • Over four hundred action photographs and illustrations.


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  • Title The Essence of Shaolin White Crane: Martial Power and Qigong
  • Author Jwing-Ming Yang
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 352
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher YMAA Publication Center, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 1996-05-15
  • Features Index
  • ISBN 9781886969353 / 1886969353
  • Weight 1.65 lbs (0.75 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.9 x 7 x 1 in (25.15 x 17.78 x 2.54 cm)
  • Themes
    • Topical: Health & Fitness
    • Topical: New Age
  • Category Sports & Recreation
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 96060389
  • Dewey Decimal Code 796.809

About the author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years." Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.
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