No, this is not a picture of our newest Water Style Kung Fu… This is a picture of us at the Santa Cruz wharf, after our lunch celebrating the arrival of our newest publication, Learning Bagua Zhang: The Martial Art of Change. We actually took an afternoon off, watched the seals congregate and gambol in [...]
Apr
20
2012
20
2012
Apr
16
2012
16
2012
Learning Bagua Just About Here
The aim of this book is simple, to show you how to build a foundation in Bagua that will last your entire practice-career.
Apr
13
2012
13
2012
The Way of Chuang Tzu, Thomas Merton
Chuang Tzu , living almost 2500 years ago, was what we might today term a monk. He was certainly an iconoclast. Thomas Merton was not only a monk but…
Mar
22
2012
22
2012
Feb
29
2012
29
2012
The Eternal Ring of Wing Chun
Here is the first book in English on the practice of the Bamboo Ring particularly as it relates to Wing Chun and other southern forms of Kung Fu.
Feb
7
2012
7
2012
Translation: Bagua SanShou Zhang
Here is a new translation by Joseph Crandall. In this case it is Bagua Sanshou Zhang by Zhang Yaozhong, a long time teacher and student of Wang Pei Sheng. Mr. Zhang writes about many aspects of Bagua practice with a long center section explaining the 64 lines of Liu De Kuan and another section on [...]
Jan
25
2012
25
2012
S147 Shaolin Green Dragon: Book & DVD
Another item for this year’s Dragon Collection! S147 SHAOLIN GREEN DRAGON FORM Green Dragon is said to be created around the time of the development of PiGua Palm. You can see the connection to Split/Deflect style in Wang ZhiHai’s presentation; wide open wing actions with whipping arms, high kicks and fluid transitions. The only reason [...]
Dec
16
2011
16
2011
My Bagua Book #2: Hitting My Friends
My manuscript is nearing its finish and now is the time to fill the remainder of the designated vacant white squares with photographs.
Nov
30
2011
30
2011
Xing Yi Nei Gong, Pt 2: This Time It’s Personal
See these images on the left? For about TWO YEARS, we have had to keep this want tag closely aligned with this important text, “Xing Yi Nei Gong: Xing Yi Health Maintenance and Internal Strength Development”, by Tim Cartmell and Dan Miller (of Pakua Journal fame) But no longer! The present publisher of the book [...]
Nov
23
2011
23
2011
Nov
20
2011
20
2011
Nov
11
2011
11
2011
Oct
25
2011
25
2011
Leo Fong’s Work
Student of Bruce Lee, enthusiastic martial artist, film maker, script writer, teacher, martial writer Leo Fong has worn many caps. He was also one of the first “indie” martial book publishers
Aug
17
2011
17
2011
The Bandit in the House: Plum’s Newest Publication
In this 210 page book, illustrated with over 100 photos, Ted teaches the Shaolin Bandit Knife. This weapon that is rarely demonstrated, much fun to play, and—with such movements as “body spin under knife”—also makes a traditional and beautiful performance set. Plus, for the first time, an extensive usage section tests the Knife against its worthy opponent, the Spear.
Aug
14
2011
14
2011
Jul
21
2011
21
2011
37 Ways of Looking At a Bandit Knife
I’m sure you’ve had this experience, where something just gets away from you. You started to clean out that forbidden closet and ended up with your house under a fumigation tent. You decided to categorize all the photos on your computer and are still doing it four operating systems later. I decided to write a [...]
Jun
18
2011
18
2011
The Art of the Chinese Saber
This is EXACTLY the type of book we love to be able to offer you at Plum. Jack Chen has translated an ancient classic and presented it with illustrations and text in the original Chinese characters, the pinyin translation, and English.
Jun
13
2011
13
2011
A Nei Gong Manual
Most of us use the term Nei Gong and Qigong (Chi Kung) interchangeably. One subtle distinction lies in the type and the goal of training. In many cases Nei Gong is a more appropriate term for martial training which encompasses more than simple refinement of the qi.
May
17
2011
17
2011
Mar
14
2011
14
2011
Bagua’s Swimming Body
Last December 27th we announced a new translation
Jan
25
2011
25
2011
Treat Yourself to some Herbs
We scan far more books each year than we ever list when it comes to health material for the martial artst. This is a fine reference from Susan Lynn Peterson, PH.D. with over sixty western herbs that can be used to treat anything from sprains to respiratory infections. Definitely a shelf-sitter that you will go [...]
Jan
5
2011
5
2011
The Public Martial School
The Chin Woo Martial Arts Association (which is still going) is justly celebrated around the world.
Nov
6
2010
6
2010
Sword Polishing at a discount
Here are two things Debbie and I like to do…
Oct
26
2010
26
2010
Oct
6
2010
6
2010
Stock New and Returning…
NEW: The Method of the Internal Arts by You Zhi Qiong explores the author’s travels through the countries of Tai Chi, Bagua and Xing Yi and his essays and observations on the practice and perfection of the skills involved. Many modern issues including the overall discussion of exactly what is happening during internal practice are [...]
Sep
29
2010
29
2010
Hung Gar’s Older Brother
The appearance of any new material on Southern style Kung Fu is a cause for celebration…
Sep
24
2010
24
2010
Aug
7
2010
7
2010
Pak Mei Kung Fu
A lot of people are interested in Southern style but there’s never enough written about them…
Jun
24
2010
24
2010
Straight to the Circle
OK! We at Plum admit to a less-than-secret love affair with Ba Gua Zhang. So we are always thrilled when we can add new and worthy material on the subject to our ever-expanding collection, and particularly when it comes from one of our favorite author teams: Gao Ji Wu and Tom Bisio. That’s right! Their [...]
Jun
22
2010
22
2010
Product: Jing Wu Assocation
Now here’s along overdue piece of the puzzle…
