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Traces the history of kung fu, examining archaeological discoveries that document the developments of kung fu during ancient times, discussing the differences between the kung fu practiced by the army and by civilians, and describing Western influences on kung fu in the twentieth century.
2) Kung fu
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"Discusses the history, techniques, ranks, and competitions of kung fu"--Provided by publisher.
3) Kung Fu
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Kung Fu, loosely meaning hard-won achievement, was created for hand-to-hand combat, but also serves as a healthful exercise both mentally and physically. Learn about kung fu's history, moves, training, and more with this title.
5) Kung fu
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Introduces the history, basic moves, and terminology of this martial art.
6) Kung fu
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Discusses the history, styles, weapons, and popularity of kung fu and offers basic techniques for kicks and punches.
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In ancient China, a young monk at the Shaolin Temple develops a new style of self-defense after spending the summer alone in the Song Mountains and observing a small praying mantis battling a much larger beetle. Based on the seventeenth-century legend of Wong Long and the founding of praying mantis kung fu.
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Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po's new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins in order to able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed....
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"The holidays are approaching, and Po is thinking only of parties and celebrations. That is, until Master Shifu reminds him the holidays are a time to be thankful, and he has a lot to be thankful for. Shifu tells Po he should think about all the good things in his life. When Po starts to count his blessings (His father! His friends! Kung fu! Noodles and dumplings!), he realizes what a lucky panda he truly is." --
10) Kung fu
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With full-color photographs, fact boxes, sidebars, and Web sites, this book is an introduction to kung fu, including throws, holds, and self-defense.
13) Kung fu
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An introduction to kung fu, a Chinese martial art that teaches self-defense as well as confidence, concentration, and physical fitness. This volume looks at the history of kung fu and covers the exercises, equipment, and important figures associated with kung fu.
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The secrets of Po's world are revealed in three awesome adventures. Find out how Tigress, Viper, Monkey, Crane, and Mantis become the legendary Furious Five warriors in Secrets of the Scroll. Join Po and the Furious Five as they discover the legend of kung fu's greatest heroes, Thundering Rhino, Storming Ox, and Croc, in Secrets of the Masters. Then, uncover the Secrets of the Furious Five and see what it takes to become a true kung fu master.
19) Kung fu panda
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Clumsy Po the panda dreams of becoming a kung fu master when he is invited to study with legendary fighters under the leadership of Master Shifu.