Bow-Sim Mark

Contents

Introduction to wu-shu
Wu-shu basic training
The value of wu-shu basic training
The six secrets of studying wu-shu
Wushu (Martial arts) in China today
The curriculum of C.W.R.I.
Basic exercises
Stancework
Waistwork-Waist bending; Waist turning; Upward waist turning; Waist overturning; Waist bouncing; Waist swinging; Back bending; Waist hanging; Waist rocking; Assisted back bending; Combined waist twisting and bending
Legwork-Leg presses; Leg splits; Leg stretches; Leg tearing; Kicking; Squat walk; Leg turning; Leg control; Jumping
Armwork-Arm flapping; Wrist coinditioning; Hand coiling; Elbow swinging; Shoulder tapping; Raising and sinking the shoulders; Opening and closing the shoulders; Shoulder rotation; Shoulder turning while holding a staff; Handstands; Pushup; Single arm pushup; Iron Buffalo plowing the field; Handstand pushup; Body lifts
Basic movements
Punching, pushing, and kicking-Bow step and punch; Horse step and punch; Bow step and push; Horse step and push; Punch and toe kick; Punch and heel kick
Jumping-Hop and kick; Jumping toe kick (or heel kick); Jumping single kick; Jumping double kick; Jumping spinning kick; Jumping lotus kick
Balancing-Raised leg balance-front and side; Crossed leg half-squat; Hooked leg half-squat; Extended leg full-squat-Front and side; Forward balance; Cross balance; Twist balance; Backward balance; Sideways balance
Spinning-Spinning front sweep; Spinning back sweep; Stationary cross sweep
Tumbling and flipping-Rolls; Front or back walkover; cartwheel; Jumping up from a lying position; Forward fall; Side fall; Scissors roll; Butterfly… (meer)

Contents

Foreword
Branches of BSMTCAA and CWRI
Wushu theatre Celebrating the 20th anniversary
Master Mark 20 years in the U.S. Achievements of CWR
The founding of the Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association
A different path-A personal perspective of Master Mark
Bow Sim Mark in the performing arts
Combined tai chi chuan-A note commemorating the 20th anniversary of publication
About combined tai chi chuan-foreword to second edition, by Li Tian Ji
On Wu Dang sword-Commentary by Bow Sim Mark
The heritage of the Fu Family and Leung Yi Chuan
Mother and teacher
Students and masters
Media reflections
Bow-Sim Mark Wushu library… (meer)