Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu

Tuttle Publishing ., — 1991 . — 112 p . — ISBN-13:978-1-4629-0345-0 The Chinese marital art described in this book is believed to have developed from a form devised at the Shaolin Temple by the Indian monk Bodhidharma . Called "Shih-pa lohan shou" ( Eighteen Arhat Hands ) , it was the original Lohan form . Its purpose was to provide monks with exercises that would not only strengthen their bodies and minds , but also arm them with a formidable system of self-defense . The authors present the Lohan techniques of south China ( as taught by the Hood Khar Pai ) in both solo -- and partner -- practice forms . Intended as a supplement to actual training , "Shaolin Lohan Kung-Fu" gives the history of the Shaolin arts and then continues with a detailed explanation of the Lohan form . Accompanied by almost 30 sketches and over 400 black-and-white photographs , this straightforward introduction to the Lohan system is a must for any serious student of Shaolin techniques . Chapters include : Background of Shaolin Kung Fu ; Fundamentals of Shaolin ; The Lohan Pattern ; Shaolin Training Methods ; and more !