{"product_id":"chinese-gong-fu-toward-a-body-centered-understanding-paperback","title":"Chinese Gong Fu: Toward a Body-Centered Understanding - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eR. F. Gonzalez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGong fu, the indigenous martial art of China, was exported into American popular culture through numerous \"\"kung fu\"\" movies in the 20th century. Perhaps the most renowned of the martial arts in the U.S., gong fu remains often misunderstood, perhaps because of its esoteric practices that include aspects of Daoism, Confucianism, Buddhism and other syncretic elements. Using the science of embodiment--the study of the interaction between body, mind, cognition, behavior and environment--this book explores the relationships among practitioner, praxis, spirituality, philosophy and the body in gong fu. Drawing on familiar routines, films, artifacts and art, the author connects the reader to ancient Chinese culture, philosophy, myth, shamanism and ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollege writing instructor \u003cb\u003eR.F. Gonzalez, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e has been involved in the martial arts for several decades. He lives in Irving California, and his website is www.rfgonzalez.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.7 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 29, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42118083379335,"sku":"9781476662213","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/011f7dbd55f4ee6272164ec728b42a55.webp?v=1732530273","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/chinese-gong-fu-toward-a-body-centered-understanding-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}