The history of Kung Fu is just being assembled. Sometimes a picture, or a small description can indeed help with the research. Here, presented for the aid of the interested, is a collection of pictures and descriptions. We have no idea if these will ever be available again in any form. They do record a very important phase of Chinese WuShu when publishing was just beginning in the field. We welcome contributions to this section from other collectors.

These books are NOT AVAILABLE through PLUM at the present time.

Wu Dang Boxing Forms - TC 5081095 Not for Sale
by Chen Yue Jian
Traditional Chinese Characters, Click to enlarge pictures
148 pages, illustrations, softbound

WuDang Quan Quan Shu. Our only criticism with some of these books is that their illustrations are pretty small; averaging about an inch height. This volume shows a number of forms in the Wu Dang style. The first, Tai Chi, actually breaks down into 430 movements. Next comes two roads of Wu Bang's version of Long Fist. The first is shown with 35 moves and the second Road with 70 moves. Next is a Wu Dang version of BaJi. This is followed by a more advanced set called Changing Dragon Boxing.

GuanDong Southern Boxing Handbook - TC 5100975 Not for Sale
by Yang Jing Qi
Traditional Chinese Characters, Click to enlarge picture
149 pages, illustrated, softbound

GuangDong Na Quan Tu Shuo. This book contains a nicely illustrated example of GuangDong Southern Fist boxing. The form illustrated is similar to Gung Chi Fuk Fu or Fu Hok. The movements are highly representative of typical Southern Fist styles, strong actions from deep horses, some animal actions, occasional Long Fist and many Short Fist techniques.

Shaolin Gung Shaped Tiger Conquering - TC 5140795W Not for Sale
by Ding Xiao Se
Traditional Chinese Characters
92 Pages, illustrated, softbound

Shaolin Gong Zi Fu Hu Quan. Shaolin "I" Shaped Tiger Conquering Boxing This is a hand written book with small but clear illustrations. Gong Zi Fu Hu is a famous form associated with the Hung Family style of Shaolin. This version follows many of the same actions though Hung purists might considered it altered though, according to the author, it is representative of the Hung Family of Southern Shaolin boxing.

Bao Zhen Ba Gua - TC 6121495 Not for Sale
by Wang Jun Xing
Traditional Chinese Characters
158 pages, good quality photographs, softbound

From the press release:
"Bao Zhen BaGua Zhang Real Bagua, the most fierce & powerful Bagua in the world...The secret Manuscript of all 108 poems written by Dong Hai Chuan, now fully disclosed...The manual and this Gao style have been discussed among Taiwan practitioners for many years. This new training manual serves as an invaluable reference for beginners and instructors alike. This shows Gao style Bagua practiced by Wu Ming Xi' s lineage. The following advanced techniques are covered in great detail including: Pre & Post Heaven 64 palms, Five Dragons, Heaven Stems, 12 animals, practice and applications instructions. These have never been published before!"

The Art of Chinese Wrestling - TC 6132695 Not for Sale
by Zhen Huai Man & Shou Tie Fu
Traditional Chinese Characters
455 pages, simple clear illustrations, hardbound

This is a hardbound, nicely presented edition of "The Art of Chinese Wrestling. " As you can tell by the page count, this is a large book on Shuai Jiao techniques, basics and training methods including with weights and equipment. See the scan by clicking to get an idea of the illustrations. There are some sections on principles of balance and the history of the art. There's even a Shuai Jiao single person practice form. A very thorough presentation.

This book has been around a while. It contains a long two person form which is almost entirely composed of Chin Nah moves and their counters. It is done in a series of "roads" where the players separate only to come together and begin another series of locks and counters. This version is illustrated which is actually better understood than the original with photographs, also in our library. It's only problems is that the illustrations are a bit small considering each accomodates two figures. A traditional two person Chin Nah set of higher quality than many we've seen and even studied.

Wu style Taiji Spear with Wang Pei Sheng - TC 6281795W Not for Sale
by Wang Pei Sheng
Traditional Chinese Characters
95 pages, photographs, softbound

Don't expect great condition on any of these collectible books from the Hubei Science and Technology Press, but they are just about all treasures nonetheless. This edition highlights one of the most famous teachers of Wu style Taijiquan in the 20th century: Wang Pei Sheng. Lively color photos of Wang start off this volume followed by background information and the instructional breakdown on his version—and a pretty good one at that—of the Taiji spear. The cover is of a material easily marred and the photos are of less-than-perfect quality but this is a Traditional Chinese edition of a top practitioner from mainland China published in 1994, something of an anomaly just in itself. Also many people in this series are well known and performing rarely recorded skills.

Chinese Kung Fu Tai Chi Chuan - TC 6190795W Not for Sale
by Song Zhi Jian
Traditional Chinese Characters
176 pages, photographs, softbound

This is an interesting text. It starts with a discussion of WuShu in general giving brief over views of such diverse styles as Long Fist, Mantis, BaJi, BaGua, Xin Yi, Tong Bi, etc. Next is a section of nothing but photographs which, in the space of 371 shots, shows Chen Man Ching's famous Short Form. The rest of the book is a very complete series of pages on the details of each of the postures in the set. We have very few of these in stock.