Spirit of Shaolin: A Kung Fu Philosophy by David Carradine
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Book Reviews of Spirit of Shaolin: A Kung Fu Philosophy
Book Review: this is the real shaolin spirit!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
this book is expressed suberbly the way and the spirit of the shaolin temple and their kung fu. as the name of this book,it is try to show and explain the true phylosophy of kung fu and the real meanning of kung fu,because it is actualy based on a dicipline (a way of life) wich a kung fu fighting is a part of the dicipline and not a brutal thing as most of the films usualy shows.this book will teach you what are the guidelines you should understand in order to understand the kung fu phylosophy,what kind of teacher is more suitable to you,and what to expect from the school,system,teacher,but most of all----discovering yourself through understanding of the true meannings of the shaolin kung fu spirit.it is not a technical book,but it is a much more fullfiling.this book is having a lot of sayings that are very much enlightning as the true phylosophy (and a practical one)of shaolin kung fu. there are also personal expiriences of david carradine in his film making and he shared his enlightning expiriences through his journy of life.i enjoyed,learned and growing through this book, thank you david-carradine,god bless you!. and to the readers i bless you all that you will enjoy,learn, and progress through this book,and into the life,because learning is a life time process!.superb book,i recommand it!Book Review: Interesting,instructive & highly enjoyable self-improvement
Summary: 5 Stars
The Spirit of Shaolin contains much autobiographical information on David Carradine and details of the making of the original Kung Fu TV series. Within this interesting narrative is a motivational philosoply of self development. Following the the story of the evolution of both the TV series and of the man are some very useful and informative chapters on physical, mental and emotional self improvement techniqes and the the Chinese philosophy of the martial arts that underlies these techniques. It is clear that much of the philosophy and self-development advice comes from his master of many years, Sifu & Dr. Kam Yuen who is grandmaster of Kung Fu,doctor and Chinese Healer who currently practices and teaches Chinese Energetic Medicine at his Shaolin West International Martial Arts and Healing Center in Canoga Park California as well as in lectures throughout the world. The book is an excellent complement to the David Carradine Kung Fu and Tai Chi Workout tapes which were also done with his master, Dr. Kam Yuen. I would highly recommend both The Spirit of Shaolin and the original David Carradine Kung Fu and Tai Chi workout videos to anyone looking for an exellent start in using martial arts and Chinese philosophy on their path toward self development.Book Review: an earnest attempt to open doors
Summary: 5 Stars
The original Kung Fu television show inspired me to begin studying martial arts: 24 years later I am still as fascinated by the martial arts as ever. David Carridine is no expert and much of his information on styles and systems is grossly inaccurate; overlook these flaws and what you find is a very interesting, heartfelt account of how the spirit of the martial arts affected, almost in spite of himself, a very intelligent but flawed man. Carradine no doubt ruffles the feathers of the Bruce Lee cultists who want to deify Lee, they should remember that Lee was a brilliant martial artist who deliberately chose to become a movie star. Carradines' advice seems very genuine and sincere. No, he is not a sensei, sifu, or master; he is simply a very complex man whose journey into the martial arts (a journey which seems to have not always been a pancea for his own demons) fundamentally changed him. Read this book not as a definite guide to Kung Fu, but rather as an exploration into personal change and growth.Book Review: Superb Introduction to Shaolin Kung Fu
Summary: 5 Stars
Great intro to Shaolin, philosophy, spirituality, way of life and self defense. Serves as great launching point for more in depth studies. I find it amusing that one reviewer critises it, stating it calls Bruce Lee an actor. Carradine gives nothing but respect and credit to Bruce Lee in this book. He merely states some facts about Lee's life that include having an actor father and having some acting experience...Book Review: David Carradine's thoughts on the martial arts.
Summary: 5 Stars
An extremely readable explanation of David Carradine's ideas on the martial arts and the philosophy behind them, interspersed with his experiences on the KUNG FU tv series of the 1970's and his later martial arts movies. Reading SPIRIT OF SHAOLIN inspired me to take a new interest in this extraordinarily diverse actor, and to return to my long-dormant study of the martial arts.