XING
YI MOTHER FISTS -TC 1021095 Not For Sale
by Chiang Yung-Chiao
Traditional Chinese
Characters
Over 232 pages, Softbound
XING
YI MU CHUAN. This is a good
reprint of a classic book on Xing Yi's Five Elements Fist. Old
Photographs illustrate the movements of the Five Fists and some
supplementary exercises. There are the "Songs of the Five
Elements", the "Song of San Ti" and the Linking
Element Form. A really nice classic reprint. Chiang Yung-Chiao
was the famous student of Xing Yi boxer Chang Chao-Tung a friend
of Cheng Ting Hua. |
XING
YI CHUAN 12 SHAPES - TC1061195W Not For Sale
by Dian Hsiao-Tian
Traditional Chinese Characters, click picture to enlarge
329
pages, Softbound Photographs
One of the best books on Xing Yi animal styles. The photographs
are not perfect but they show strong and clear form. Each of
the animals is explained in Chinese and the photographs are
large and there are enough of them to really get an idea of
Xing Yi's 12 animal motions. A comprehensive volume and a good
addition to a martial library. This is
a well-known Xing Yi book that isn't always easy to obtain. |
 YUE
FLYING FIST -TC 1080695E Not For Sale
by Yuan Chu Tsai
Traditional
Chinese Characters 44
pages, Softbound
A hard-to-find book reprinted from the original plates with
scratchy photos and traditional characters. But these books
by Zhao were really some of the basic ones martial artists of
the 20th century grew up with. This one demonstrates a set from
the Buddha Fist. Short pants, strong horse, a small collector's
item. We don't think these will remain on the market for long. |
 XING
YI CHUAN ILLUSTRATED- TC1121095 Not For Sale
by Ling Gui Ching
Traditional Chinese Characters
78
pages, Softbound - Drawings &
Photos
ChiShiEr Ba ChinNah Fa NeiPien. This is a classic on Xing Yi
that has lived in many people's martial libraries for decades.
Demonstrated by Ding Yun-Chin this book combines very clear
drawings with strong but old photographs showing excellent Xing
Yi form. Five Element Boxing is show with footwork graphs for
movement. Much background text in Chinese. |
 SHAOLIN
FIST SECRET Methods 172 Postures -
TC 114675 Not For Sale
by He
Que-Hu
Traditional
Chinese Characters
292 Pages,
Softbound. Photographed.
SHAOLIN
QUAN MI FA 172 SHI .
A charming, series of line drawn figures illustrates this classic
text. Traditional and ancient Shaolin poses are strung together
to form one of the classic Five Animals sets from Song Shan
Mountain. Although the drawings themselves are simple they are
actually quite clear in demonstrating postures and even some
of the details of the moves. The Chinese text provides the necessary
transitions to the illustrated postures. In case anyone can't
remember the Five animals are: Tiger, Dragon, Leopard, Snake
and Crane and are said to be a major inspiration in the formation
of the Shaolin Temple Boxing. |
Entering
SECRET DOOR Praying Mantis Style -
TC1151895 Not For Sale
by
Matsuda
Ryuchi
Traditional
Chinese Characters
255
pages, Softbound, Photographs
PiMen TangLang Quan RuMen. Another in this well photographed
and interesting series. Though this is a Secret Door style book
most of the basics are straight Mantis. Beng Bu is explained
in three forms, singly, as a duet set and with applications.
The photos in this book are larger and clearer than almost any
others we've seen. Typography very clear too. These books are
no longer very easy to find. Printed in Taiwan. Sensei
Ryuchi was a student of Grandmaster Liu Yun Chiao. |
 The
Practice of Soft & Hard Secret Formulas -
TC1220795 Not For Sale
Traditional
Chinese Characters
154
Pages Softbound - photographs
Probably the most excerpted book in the entire Chinese martial
cannon. This has wonderful and almost child like illustrations
of many special exercises with facing page explanantions. Cinnebar
Palm, Heavy Body, Light Body and all sorts of contraptions and
self imposed tortures for the aspiring Shaolin expert. A great
book well reprinted. |
 Shaolin
EAGLE CLAW Boxing
-
TC1230895 Not For Sale
by
Liu Fa Meng (Cantonese: Lau Fat Man)
Traditional
Chinese Characters
76
Pages Softbound - photographs
Father of Gini and Lili Lau, Lau ShihFu is without a doubt one
of the most famous Eagle Claw stylists of all time. This book
mainly shows his students stretching and posing in classic Eagle
Claw postures. It is an overview of the system starting with
an introduction on the early years of Lau's training and his
love for "hao Wu Gong." Other sections show lineage
chart, discuss footwork, bodywork, strength development, practicing
the art and the Eagle Claw system itself. |
 The
Common Basis of Martial Arts
-
TC1260008 Not For Sale
by
Wan Lai Sheng
(1903-1995)
Traditional
Chinese Characters
344
Pages Softbound - photographs and illustrations
This book, The Common Basis of Martial Arts, was published in
1927. From a scholar's family, Wan learned many martial arts
but eventually developed his skills in two Zi Ran Men and Liu
He Quan (Natural Fighting and Six Harmony Boxing). Wan was a
highly influential teacher and writer in the martial field.
A national champion he was often associated with Gu Ru Zhang,
the head of the Northern Shaolin School. Wan's book, quite famous,
covers many topics such as Chi Kung, weapons, archery, Six Harmony
forms, and national pride. Long before Bruce Lee he was a very
modern exponent of functional martial arts. A major figure in
the transition period of China and Chinese arts. |
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NORTHERN
STYLE BUDDHA FIST (FU JIA)- TC2080995W
by Yuan ChuTsai
Traditional Chinese Characters
48
pages, Softbound Photographs
Most people who are familiar with Southern style Kung Fu have
heard of the Buddha Fist (Fut Gar). But here from one of the
classical writers on martial arts is a "Northern"
Buddha Fist. Not in the greatest condition because these books
from from old bookstores in Chinatown but not easy to find.
Old photographs, great stances, neat old edition. |
 SHAOLIN
JIN GANG FIST-
TC 2111250 Not For Sale
by Chin Ching-Feng
Traditional
Chinese Characters
153
Pages Softbound - Photographed
A good book with Jin Gang as the basic
set shown with small but clear photos. Also sections on Shaolin
basics, Chi Kung, hand positions and training equipment. The
demonstrator has excellent form. |
 SHIAO
NIEN TOU-
TC 2120895 Not For Sale
by Lin Yun Chieh & Ying Fen-Fang
Traditional
Chinese Characters
122
Pages Softbound - Line Drawings
Some people collect everything on Wing
Chun Pai they can get their hands on. This is a neat little
edition (about 4 by 6 1/2) on the Little Idea form of Wing Chun
with some of the cleanest and clearest illustrations we've ever
seen (obviously taken from photos but beautifully rendered nonetheless).
Click the picture and see what we mean. |
72
HANDS - TCCN 2130795N
Traditional Chinese Characters
143
pages, Softbound - Line Drawings
ChiShiEr Ba ChinNah Fa NeiPien. We had
the pleasure and fascinating experience of studying from an
old master of the 72 Hands style (also called the Devil's Hand)
by the name of Won Baines Hong. Hong was a martial magician
of the first order and some day we'll talk more about him. This
is a Chin Nah manual and you will note there is no author listed.
Why? Because it is a line drawing reissue of an original book
by Li Ying-Arng. Actually the line drawings and anatomy charts
are really clear and nicely done. Mostly text though but a good
addition to the library. |
| LION BOOKS (Out of Print) |
LionBooks
#LBTC-A4070805
Yang
Style Tai Chi Clearly Explained
by Yang
Chen Guo
A
good explanation of an 85 posture version of the Yang style Tai Chi with
emphasis on ease and clear movement. While not emphasizing the more difficult
aspects of posture (low stances, extended frame, etc.) the author has
retained Yang style's flavor and mechanics. An inexpensive book with excellent
photographs. |
LionBooks #LBTC-B1030885
Chen Di Shih's Tai Chi Boxing
by Chen
Tzu Ming
A
reprint of a great old book on Chen Style Tai Chi with some beautiful
classic photos on posture, some push hands notes and then general explanations
of Tai Chi from the Chen Style perspective. Definitely an essential reference
text just for the postures and a good additon to anyone's TC library. |
Classic Reprint: LBRP-C037 $10.95 44 pages
Chopper
Knife Practice Method (out of print)
by Yu Yin Zhang
60
+ pages, with old photos.
This book was originally published in 1933. The "Chopper" is
very famous in 20th century Kung Fu history because, in the Sino-Japanese
War, chopper wielding Chinese fighters acquitted themselves superbly against
Japanese soldiers, even wielding the famous Samurai sword. Weapons stores
in Taiwan display soldiers around this time carrying rifles and choppers
and executing Japanese captives. Two "roads" are given each
with twenty moves and clear explanations of the practice which is very
straight forward and direct. |
Classic
Reprint: LBRP-C013 $13.95 186 pages
Writings
on the Kun Wu Sword (out of print)
by Huang Yuan Xiou
Written
in 1931 (republished in 2002), this is a classic text on the Kun Wu Sword.
Huang Yuan Xiou not only discusses sword basics, construction and philosophy,
but demonstrates a two-person set. Margin notes clarify textual points.
Photographs, though old, are clear and easily understood. The traditional
Chinese characters are very cleanly printed. 43 illustrations, mostly
photographs. A nice text. Huang Yuan Xiou was a student of the famous
martial artist and swordsman, Li Jing Lin. In fact he was even the author
of the book on Li's major form: the Wu Dang Sword. |
LionBooks
# LBPM- -A2021075U
TIGER-SWALLOW
FIST by Gao Tao Sheng
Tiger Swallow is a form of contrasts. Essentially simple
and easy to learn it specializes in "Big Opening and Big Closing",
straight forward techniques typical of Mantis, and some quick changes.
Beautifully laid out, each page of text opposite a high quality page
of photos.
Note: This book is in Chinese AND ENGLISH! |
