{"product_id":"developing-jin-isbn-9781583947609","title":"Developing Jin","description":"\u003cb\u003eA no-nonsense and entertaining guide to harnessing the power of jin in your t'ai chi or internal martial arts training\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping Jin\u003c\/i\u003e provides a complete and progressive training regimen for increasing and refining chansi-jin, also known as silk-reeling power or coiling power—the true power of the internal martial arts. With step-by-step instructions and photographs, experienced teacher Philip Starr walks readers through a variety of techniques designed to help practitioners feel and use jin in their martial arts training. While much of the existing writing on jin relies on cryptic and mystical descriptions of internal power, Starr takes a direct, no-nonsense approach that addresses commonly held myths and identifies the real body mechanics behind this unusual power. Useful for novices and advanced practitioners alike, \u003ci\u003eDeveloping Jin\u003c\/i\u003e is a crucial addition to any serious martial artist's library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Got Jin? \u003cbr\u003e2. How To Use This Book\u003cbr\u003e3. Basic Conditioning Exercises\u003cbr\u003e4. In The Beginning\u003cbr\u003e5. Structure and Alignment\u003cbr\u003e6. Training the Breath\u003cbr\u003e7. The Nature Of Qi\u003cbr\u003e8. Let's Get Engaged!\u003cbr\u003e9. Beginning With Stillness\u003cbr\u003e10. The Breath Coiling Form\u003cbr\u003e11. The Secret Of Tendon Power\u003cbr\u003e12. Internal Coiling\u003cbr\u003e13. Applying The Coiling Power\u003cbr\u003e14. Putting It All Together\u003cbr\u003e15. Training Routines For Coiling Power\u003cbr\u003e16. Three Become One\u003cbr\u003e17. Combative Applications\u003cbr\u003eConclusionPHILLIP STARR began studying martial arts in 1956, including judo, Kyokushin karate, Shito-ryu karate, Baixingquan (a form of Northern Shaolin kung fu), baguazhang, taijiquan, xingyiquan, and Filipino arnis. In 1976 he won the United States Karate Association's Grand Championships, becoming the first kung-fu stylist to win the title of National Champion. He is also a two-time winner of the Amateur Athletic Union's Chinese Martial Arts National Tournament. He has authored four books on the martial arts: \u003ci\u003eThe Making Of A Butterfly, Martial Mechanics, Martial Maneuvers,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHidden Hands\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as numerous articles for various magazines and e-magazines, including \u003ci\u003eInside Kung Fu\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTruwaza.\u003c\/i\u003e Starr lives in Liuzhou City, Guangxi, China.","brand":"Blue Snake Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305210368229,"sku":"NP9781583947609","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781583947609.jpg?v=1767725048","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/developing-jin-isbn-9781583947609","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}