ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 20, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Students have practiced the ancient methods of Chinese martial arts for thousands of years. Through time, masters have slowly passed on knowledge to their students, perhaps never revealing all the secrets. Through his studies, Peter Jaw has learned many of the ways of the masters and the techniques for cultivating these disciplines. He has collected them in his new book, The Treasure Book of Chinese Martial Arts (Volume I): How to Master Technical Fighting and the Three Golden Methods of Study (now available through AuthorHouse).
His new book is the culmination of 30 years of practice and notes on Chinese martial arts. The Treasure Book of Chinese Martial Arts is not only a guidebook; it is also one of the few books to provide a framework, methods of study and techniques of practicing martial arts. Jaw highlights the three golden methods of study: practice, analysis and technique. He also covers the five most popular forms of Wushu in detail: Tai Ji Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Ba Ji, Tong Bei and Qin Na. This coveted information, along with instructions on everything from breathing exercises to specific moves, makes The Treasure Book of Chinese Martial Arts a valuable resource.
For those who have just started to study and are looking for a book to advance their training, or for those who have mastered martial arts and are searching for a compact guide, Jaw's book offers the secrets many students have spent decades collecting. Oftentimes, only one person holds the secrets at a martial arts school, but Jaw presents his knowledge in an easy to follow, informative reference guide.
Jaw has lived in the United States for about 10 years since moving from Taiwan. He has studied Chinese martial arts since the age of 8. Many of his instructors have passed away, making him one of the few alive with original teachings. He began writing books to document the knowledge of his training on these ancient fighting methods. He has written one other book, A Winners Guide to Life, Meditation and Martial Arts (also available through AuthorHouse).
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