Title: Use Caution
Product review: This is a very glossy, slick book, as is typical of Rodale publications. As such, it is a pleasant -- if over-priced -- overview for the casual reader of basic Shaolin exercise routines. However, as a martial arts practioner for several decades and an instructor with years of experience, I have a serious concern. Some of the stretching exercises in this book are potentially dangerous for the uninitiated, especially older readers who may lack the flexibility to do them safely. If taken seriously as a training manual, this book should almost come with a warning label.
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