Chinese Wushu Fundamental Training
by Yajun Zhuang, Independently published (11 January 2024)
Discover the exciting world of Wushu with “Chinese Wushu Fundamental Training,” a detailed guide crafted for martial arts enthusiasts of all levels. Ideal for both beginners and advanced practitioners, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone eager to explore Wushu. Central to “Wushu Fundamental Training” is the concept of harmony between mind and body. It starts with essential exercises for stretching the shoulders, legs, and waist, preparing your body for the rigors of Wushu. The book then delves into the heart of Wushu, covering ‘hand forms,’ ‘hand techniques,’ ‘stances and footwork,’ ‘leg techniques,’ ‘balances,’ ‘jumps,’ ‘tumbling,’ and ‘combined movements.’ The author has thoughtfully structured each section for optimal learning, presenting key movement points, identifying common errors, and offering corrective tips. The detailed movement descriptions are supported by clear photographs with solid and dashed lines to illustrate motion paths, simplifying the learning process for readers. More than a mere instructional book, “Wushu Fundamental Training” is your journey into the essence of Chinese martial arts. It’s a guide that caters to various goals – from competitive sports and fitness enhancement to self-defense and spiritual development. Embrace this transformative journey with Wushu, guided step by step by this expert companion.
About the Author(s)
Master Yajun “Thomas” Zhuang has been teaching, competing in, and researching Chinese martial arts (Wushu) for more than 30 years.
His career began at age eight when he was selected from thousands of children to attend the Jiangsu Wushu Institute. At 17, he continued his study of Wushu culture and philosophy at Nanjing University and eventually joined its faculty.
Master Zhuang went on to become a member of the Chinese National Physical Education Committee; a board member of the Wushu Professional Committee, practice as an international Taichi and Kungfu coach, serve as a senior National Judge of the Chinese Wushu Federation, and was appointed the chief judge for international and national Wushu tournaments. He has published over twenty papers and five books in both Chinese and English. Due to his outstanding contributions to the field of Wushu, he was elected for inclusion in the 1990 Who’s Who: Chinese Wushu and in the “Celebrity” section of “china Wushu Encyclopedia”, and was named as an honorary consultant for the Chinese Wushu Hall of Fame.
He worked on the effects of Taichi exercise on patients with Peripheral Neuropathy and Parkinson’s disease. His modified Zhaung’s Taichi and Qigong therapy has demonstrated great potential for treating the diseases. This promising and successful program has had a huge influence on the community and has been widely reported through television, newspaper, and magazine reports.
Master Zhuang has been instructing students in Louisiana since he moved from China, and in 2012, he opened his current martial arts studio. Since then, Master Zhuang has coached dozens of his students at competitions in Houston and Orlando where they have won multiple medals in every event that they have competed in, including various styles of Taichi, Kung Fu, Bagua and Xing-Yi.
