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The Ottawa Martial Arts Association has a large collection of source and reference materials.We also like to use this site to link to other national organization who are actively promoting Chinese Martial Arts. Additional information and resources can also be found in the links section and the reference section for each style of Chinese martial art.
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The Ottawa Chinese Martial Arts
Association encourages those dedicated enthusiasts that works diligently to organize and promote traditional Chinese martial arts as well as the sport of Wushu.
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The Ottawa
Chinese Martial Arts Association has an extensive reference library as well as contacts to
respected experts in all areas of Chinese martial arts. Here are some
of our recommended reading for those interested in learning more about
the Chinese martial arts.
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General Reference
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Essentials of Chinese Wushu by Wu Bin (Paperback - Jan 1, 1995) |
Provide a clear summary of various styles of Chinese Martial Arts. Written by the famous coach Wu Bin, translated by the Foreign Language Press. Its a nice introduction to the art of Kung Fu. Look for in your local Chinese book store!
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Kung Fu Elements: Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual by Shou-Yu Liang and Wen-Ching Wu (Hardcover - Dec 10, 2001) |
Liang provides great coverage of training techniques and methods. The best thing about this book is that it explores but the basic training methods, stretching, conditioning as well as the tradition methods of qigong and even some external gigong such as iron body conditioning. We like it because it follows the methods recommended by the Ottawa Chinese Martial Arts Association.
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The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu: The Secrets of Kung Fu for Self-Defense, Health, and Enlightenment (Tuttle Martial Arts) by Wong Kiew Kit (Paperback - Nov 15, 2002) |
Wong is a prolific writer on the subject of Chinese martial arts. This book is a good introduction but from a Southern Stylist perspective. This book is for the beginners or intermediate students but more advance students will find the information lacking. |
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The Ottawa
Chinese Martial Arts
Association has a large collection of videos, CDs, VCDs and DVD's dealing with the topic of Chinese martial arts. We are constantly adding to our collection. Here are some examples from our collection.
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General Reference
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Long Fist (Chang Quan) Basic Skills by Zhang Li Hui
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This is the first DVD in a series that provides the standard Wushu curriculum.
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Fighting & Free Sparring (San Da) by Yang, Xiao Jun |
This series provides a nice introduction to the modern Sanda methods. As a traditionalist, we question the effectiveness of some of the techniques but in general, it is good to look at applications.
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The Ottawa
Chinese Martial Arts
Association collects organizes Chinese martial resources that can be found over the Internet. Please suggest a site for us to review.
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Journals and magazines
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The Journal of Asian Martial Arts
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This journal publishes peer review articles on subjects relating to Asian Martial Arts. This includes discussions of techniques, cultural anthropology, comparative religions, psychology, film theory, and criticism.
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Inside Kung Fu Magazine
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Popular monthly magazine covering different styles of Chinese martial arts but sometimes other martial arts as well.
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Kung Fu Magazine
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Popular monthly magazine devoted to Chinese martial arts. Often include interviews with renown masters and demonstrations of techniques and applications . |
| Chinese Traditional Kungfu Magazine
| Chinese Traditional Kung Fu publishes articles about traditional Chinese in both Chinese and English. Tin Wu publications also sponsors conferences and research into the history of Chinese Martial Arts.
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| Discussion Forums
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CyberKwoons
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An Online - community for and by martial artists..
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