A respected military strategist, tactician, leader, and
teacher, retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Richard Loewenhagen has
dedicated more than 30 years to the study and practice of martial arts.
While a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force, he taught Wing
Chun kung fu and Shaolin Kam Na to combat and security personnel. He is the
founder of Meng’s Martial Arts of Arizona, an official Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun
school, which was also chosen for the prestigious Top 200 Schools of North
America award from more than 19,000 contenders in 2000.
Loewenhagen serves as the
Ving
Tsun
Museum’s director of west coast affairs and as western regional
director of the Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun Association. He is also an inductee into
the Martial Arts Hall of Fame with special recognition as Martial Arts
Writer of the Year.
Book Description
From the traditions, history, and evolution of kung fu to the subtleties of
advanced Wing Chun techniques and tactics, Mastering Kung Fu has everything
you need to develop your skill and take your training to the next level.
Mastering Kung Fu introduces these advanced theories that
show you how science plays as much a role in kung fu as art:
-Centerline theory
-Two lines of offense and defense
-Three reference points
-Five line (dimensional) theory
-Five phases of combat
-Six gates concept
-Kiu sau (bridge arm) employment concepts
-Chi sau (sticking hand) concepts
You will see how space and time factor into successful,
tactical maneuvers. Then, by combining these principles with detailed
instruction on advanced techniques, you will be able to add the concepts to
your own arsenal to improve your combat skills—even if you are an
established black belt!
In addition, you will discover the ancient combat secrets
of the monks by tracing the evolution of Shaolin kung fu from the Northern
Temples to the
Southern
Temples. Learn how the Chan Buddhist philosophy of universal
harmony has influenced the advancement of Wing Chun kung fu, and how it
contributes to the way in which kung fu is performed today.
