明清少林武术若干文献的考证及其价值

Textual Research and Value Exploration on Some Shaolin Wushu Literature in Ming and Qing Dynasties

现存较为珍贵的几种明清少林武术文献就其文本形式而言,有印本、抄本之分,就其内容而言,则大致可分为"拳棍刀枪谱""拳谱"与"功法图籍"三类。这批文献典籍的主要学术价值:一是全面反映了明清"少林武术"的基本含义,二是反映了明清少林武术技艺的历史脉络,三是为少林武术的"非遗"保护提供了启示。

The existing precious literature of Shaolin Wushu in the Ming and Qing Dynasties,in terms of text form,can be divided into two forms including printed copies and hand-written copies. While in terms of content,they can be roughly divided into three categories including boxing,cudgel,broadsword and spear forms,boxing forms and exercise illustrations. The major academic value of these classical literatures covers the following three aspects. First,they fully reflect the basic connotation of Shaolin Wushu in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Secondly,they reflect the historical trace of Shaolin Wushu during that period. Thirdly,they provide enlightenment for protecting Shaolin Wushu as an intangible cultural heritage.