Faded Martial Arts - Martial Arts Journey in 1934: Martial Arts Journey in 1934

Author: Li Zhongxuan
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: The last witness to the golden age of Chinese martial arts, revealing the supreme realm of Chinese martial arts through over 70 years of practice. His moving martial arts stories will awaken the spirit of martial arts in every reader. If Li Laoshi is another sage of martial arts after Sun Lutang, some may object! But in my opinion, Sun Gong interpreted martial arts from an elegant perspective, while Li Laoshi did the opposite, starting from trivial life matters and using drops of water to reflect the moon, making profound things clear and understandable. Elegant and ordinary complement each other! Reading Li Laoshi's writings, one dare not turn the page; every word feels like one less, a mix of joy and sorrow that is hard to put into words. Internal martial arts are the most precious cultural heritage of our nation, the best gift one can receive. Internal martial arts can change a person's destiny; the predecessors never gave up even when they were hungry and destitute. Li Laoshi has shown us great kindness to the younger generation, and no thanks would be too much. Li Laoshi's "Tiger, Leopard, Thunder Sound" saved my life, changing my perspective on life forever. Li Laoshi shared the most precious things without any selfishness, and such a heart is indeed a model of a true master and an inspiration for the younger generation. The kindness of Li Laoshi is too profound; the only way to repay is to ensure that internal martial arts are passed down forever. The things Li Laoshi teaches are truly precious. He had no disciples but guided countless younger generations at critical moments. Li Laoshi's writings will be passed down for generations alongside classic martial arts theories.
Reader's Review
A parting work by a reclusive martial arts master, awakening the fading spirit of martial arts! A senior man who guarded Xidan for nearly 50 years was a revered figure in the martial arts world; he retired from the world at 34, suffered greatly during the Cultural Revolution, and underwent more than a decade of labor reform. The last witness to the golden age of Chinese martial arts, Li Zhongxuan, vividly narrates the most real and moving martial arts stories through over 70 years of practice, revealing that the supreme realm of Chinese martial arts is actually the realm of "Zen." Martial arts novels and martial arts films are imaginative and attract countless people, but what does real martial arts and the martial arts world look like? It remains shrouded in mystery. This book presents a real martial arts world, not just for martial arts practitioners but also for ordinary people. Master's oral history, with countless details and reflections like drops of water reflecting the moon, showcasing the essence of traditional Chinese culture. The book includes precious images, along with boxing manuals and interpretations of the Heart Sutra, making it a book that tells the highest realm of martial spirit.
Martial arts novels and martial arts films have remained popular for years, but what does real martial arts and the martial arts world look like? It remains shrouded in mystery, and ordinary people have little concept, even thinking that martial arts culture is just imagination and fiction. This book tells a real martial arts world. Reality is more exciting than imagination. After the fall of the Qing Dynasty, the taboo of practicing martial arts in the was broken. To save the nation from crisis, leaders like Sun Yat-sen and Feng Yuxiang promoted martial arts culture, even holding positions in martial arts schools, and Chinese martial arts reached a peak, with Xingyi Quan standing out as representing the highest level of martial arts combat. When Li Zhongxuan was young, he studied under three masters of Xingyi Quan and later retired for decades, untouched by the commercialization and performance-oriented trends of martial arts. The lives and martial arts achievements of the three masters he witnessed offer a glimpse of authentic Chinese martial arts. Born into a scholarly family, Li Zhongxuan was nurtured by Tang Weilu and later exceptionally accepted as a disciple by Shang Yunxiang and Xue Dian, who emphasized his cultural background. Indeed, after a generation, the world has gone through another cycle. When the disciples of the three masters had all passed away, Li Zhongxuan, with his cultural foundation, left behind the words and martial arts of the three masters for the world. Taking Li Zhongxuan as a disciple was the deep intention of the three masters. Many older martial arts masters, limited by their cultural level, even with high martial arts skills, struggled to express themselves. Li Zhongxuan's writings are a narrow victory for Chinese martial arts. The book includes martial arts events, the mindset of older martial arts practitioners, and a training system unique to China, distinct from Western combat techniques. Martial arts originate from Taoist culture, but today, martial arts are practiced separately from Taoism, losing the connection to the higher path of Taoism. This book bridges the two, revealing the infinite progress of martial arts. It is not just a book for martial arts practitioners but also for ordinary people. The book is filled with specific details, like drops of water reflecting the moon, reflecting the essence of traditional Chinese culture.