San
Da THROWING METHODS
-SC 106750 Not
for Sale
by Tong QingHui
Simplified Chinese Characters
Only
246
pages Softbound.Illustrated.
A clearly illustrated (line drawings) book on the Shuai Jiao
component of San Da training. Most of the applications are from
the self defense standpoint as opposed to competition. Many
little sections on training methods, strength building, belt
pulling etc. |
Sun
Bin Style
Kung Fu- SC 1181250 Not
for Sale
by Meng XianTang
Simplified Chinese Characters
Only
412
pages Softbound.
Photographs.
The only thing wrong about this very extensive book is that
the photographs are so small and not of the best quality. This
is one of the most comprehensive books on a style we've seen
in a long time. The editions in our hands were published in
1995 and they are a little worn. But the interior covers a wide
range of this famous but relatively rare style ofKung Fu based
on the grandson of the world reknown Sun Tzu who wrote the Art
of War. Sun Bin's writing is also considered among the major
military commentators of all time. |
Tai
Chi for Health & Chi Kung-
SC 1190495 Not
for Sale
by Li HongYi
Simplified Chinese Characters
Only
101
pages Softbound.
Line drawings, 1995.
These books have been sitting on bookstore shelves for almost
10 years. Their covers are a little wrinkled but over all these
are nice, inexpensive volumes. Over a hundred photos are concerned
with Mr. Li's demonstration of the Yang style from a health
standpoint. Master Li also shows some general moves for health
such as extended Cloud Hands. The photos vary in quality but,
considering the cost, this is a nice little book. |
Introduction
to Tai Chi Method -
SC 1200895 Not
for Sale
by Li HongYi
Simplified Chinese Characters
Only
111
pages Softbound.
Line drawings, 1998.
There are a number of Tai Chi derived exercises in this book
including the 24 postures set from the World Tai Chi Association.
A number of decent stretches. Good but small photographs. The
Tai Chi Six Hand warm up set, Tai Chi walking exercises, and
basics of Tai Chi health movements all are covered in this text.
|
 Fan Ke Ping's Books:- SC
Wrapped
in leggings, his hair tied in a bun, this ancient warrior goes
through a bunch of wonderfully funky postures: warming up on
a drum seat, being stretched on a rack, performing hand stands,
balances, kicks and strange hand positions.
Here is a series of books most of which were published in the 1990's. They are from Fan Ke Ping, a specialist in the WuDang Tai He style and, seemingly, in the Four Gate style as well which could be a Tai He subsection. Most of these start with the same introductyory section which often covers over 30% of the book. Each book has five sections, the first four of which entail
basics chi kung, exercises, conditioning, strikes and applications.
The remainder of each volume centers on a specific subject. A few books are essentially text only with very few illustrations. The general theme of the books is either very simple weapons sets—some quite rare such as needles, bench and strange weapons— or what one might call unsual information such as "poison hand" training (which is covered in his VCDs above) or wall climbing skills. |
| |
 MEI
HUA - Plum Blossom Pole Boxing - SC 2010950R Not
for Sale
by Lu Gong-Li
Simplified Chinese Characters
366 pages, Softbound. Illustrations. 1993.
An inexpensive edition on the art of Plum Blossom Boxing. Not to be confused with the Plum Blossom
poles which may or may not be part of the style. This book has
single and two person hand sets. The most interesting point
in the Mei Hua Boxing illustrated here is that all the sets
are designed on a Square grid systems with diagonals and center
making up the five "plum blossoms." Most of our copies
are slightly worn but insides are nice. |
 YIN
Style BaGua Palms - SC 2040895WR Not
for Sale
by Liu Yong Chun
Simplified Chinese
Characters Only
171
pages, Softbound. Photographs.
This is a book specifically about Yin Fu Style BaGua. Besides
background on BaGua in general it contains a history of Yin
Style and text on its guiding principles. There are many charts
on Trigram correspondences. Next a section on Secrets of footwork.
A discussion on power. Old 8 Palms is followed by: Threading
Palms; Ba Gua striking; Rolling Body Sliding Palms; major teachers
in BaGua. Many
sections of the Eight Palm Changes have supplementary photos
on usage. Also there is another short practice series from the
Yin Fu style. Clearly done. |
GREAT
ACHIEVEMENT BOXING -
SC 2052295DNR Not
for Sale
by Wang Yu Fong
Simplified Chinese
Characters Only
171
pages, Softbound
A major text on Great Achievement Boxing or Yi Quan. Pictured
on the front is author's teacher Wang XiangZhai. This text covers
history, theory, and principles. An oversized book with numerous
illustrations. |
 WU
DANG TAI CHI & PAN SHOU 20 METHODS -
SC 2080795 Not
for Sale
by Pei XiRong
Simplified
Chinese Characters Only
188
pages, Softbound. Photographs.
A different version of Tai Chi with Wu Dang background.
Many of the movements are similar to known postures such as
Single Whip and Cloud Hands but also Returning Dragon and
other, less recognizeable actions. This is followed by a section
known as Pan Shou 20 Methods which includes fighting techniques
that can also be practiced singly.
|
MEI
HUA BOXING- SC 2110995 Not
for Sale
by Yan Zi Jie
Simplified
Chinese Characters Only
194
pages, Softbound. Illustrations.
This is one of the few Mei Hua books available. In this system
the Mei Hua Zhan or Plum Flower poles are highly emphasized.
They are generally arranged in a five-petal fashion. This translates
into a system where, as in Western floor exercises of gymnastics,
the practitioner relates to the corners and the middle of the
floor area. Thus all the forms and basics shown in the book
are related to foot patterns exploiting this angles. Nicely
illustrated . |
 San
Da KICKING-
SC 2140750T Not
for Sale
by Tong Qing Hui
Simplified Chinese
Characters Only
215
pages Softbound. Line drawings.
A clearly illustrated (line drawings) book on San Da's Kicking
methods. Long and short moves including knee and heel actions
for tight fighting. Some bag training techniques and two person
and single stretches. Nice, clear illustrations. |
 Lao
Jia Secrets of Self Defense -
SC 2191695C Not
for Sale
by Wang Xi An
Simplified Chinese
Characters
236
pages, Soft bound, Photographs.
Wang Xi An is considered by some to be one of the major Chen
Tai Chi stylists of his generation. One of the political supervisors
of the Chen area martial arts, he is influential in the Chinese
government's control of Chen village and surroundings. Many
applications shown and small but clear photographs including
some color photos and historical ones in the frontpiece. This
book contains sections on Chen's 10 Great Jings, first and second
Roads explained, sport and health. |
SHAOLIN
TEMPLE Praying Mantis Boxing-
SC 2201195 Not
for Sale
by Zhang LiuQing & Shi
YenHui
Simplified Chinese Characters
85
pages, Soft bound, Photographs.
A visual presentation of a traditional Shaolin Praying Mantis
form. Historical notes are followed by basic and not-so-basic
exercises of the Shaolin Boxing. The pictures are unusually
large with a minimum of written description. |
MIZONG Lost Track Boxing #2 -
SC 2211295R Not
for Sale
by Li YuChuan et al.
$12.95 Simplified Chinese Characters
227
pages, Soft bound, Photographs.
Mi Zong is one of China's great styles. This SECOND volume concentrates
on partner sets. There are three sets, Eight Twists, Close Boxing
and 36 Chin Nah Hands.
See our English language
books on Lost Track
See our Lost Track VCD collection |
 Shaolin Suicide Kicks -
SC 2230995W Not
for Sale
by Wang Xin De
Simplified Chinese Characters
233
pages, Soft bound, illustrations.
This is very similar to the 64 Leg Attacks book we sell in English. Numerous chancy leg actions with the purpose of devastating results. Line drawins are a bit on the small side but quite clear. |
