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NOTE: Please be aware that we only have one or two copies of some
of these. Many aren't even in print any more. Even if it is
listed here it may already be out of stock (we'll try to keep
it updated but they may go fast).
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Yue Style Boxing Studies- T136
by
Wang Jie 王傑
The Yue style has many questions attached to it. Is it the precursor of Xing Yi? How authentic is the style or is it the one some have claimed to preserve? How much has been added on through the last 1000 years? Which of the many styles is the real Yue Family form? One thing that everyone admits is that the Yue style has a strong emphasis on grappling and throwing. Being that Yue Fei was a great general it only makes sense that battle field actions would include throwing and locking versus the subtle skills of, say, point striking. This is the largest text we’ve seen on the style. The accompanying DVD is half documentary/testimonial and half instruction with a strong emphasis on usage. We get to meet the instructor’s family, his students and see him do calligraphy. Then there is a section on the Push Hands of the style. A demonstration of Yue Crane Boxing and then a long section of Chin Na with a distinct emphasis on finger controls. We like the China Na and suggest that these seemingly simples moves, a mark of Yue style, have a finer level of manipulation going on. |
Xing
Yi Five Element Linked Boxing - C100
by
Li Cun Yi 李存義, edited by Du Zhi Tang
A
book by a famous practitioner of Xing Yi. This
edition has adequate line drawings obviously not by a professional artist (37 of them).
The first half of the pamphlet covers introductory remarks about
the practice of the art. Li was known as "Single Saber
Li" and was a close friend of Cheng Ting Hua of BaGua fame.
He was a student of Li Qi Lan for ten years. Li was a participant,
along with his saber, in the Boxer Rebellion. |
Yue Style Xing
Yi 5 Elements, 12 Shapes C101
by
Li Cun Yi 李存義, edited by Dong Xiu Sheng
岳氏意拳五行、十二形精義
A
book by the famous Xing Yi practitioner. This
edition has many line drawings obviously not by a professional artist but with a certain naive appeal. Sections include the fostering of Qi, San Ti posture, Xing Yi theory, the cycle of the elements, Yue style's essential ideas, practice of the 12 shapes, mixed fist form, applications of the shapes and key points. |
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Xiang Xing "Pictograph" Boxing - TC 719
by Xue Dian
This book edition of this older text was published somewhere between 1983 and 1985. It shows a style developed by the author known as "Pictograph Boxing". It's roots are in Xing Yi Quan. The author seemed to have developed his reputations, skills and knowledge first by studying from Li Zhen-Bang, later with a somewhat mysterious "Mr. Hao" and also by playing cards with some of the leading Xing Yi experts of the day including Wang Xiang Zhai. The drawings in this book are crude and charming and we suggest you look at the enlarged image. Put simply this is another attempt at the reorganization, modernization and revivification of Chinese culture. The pictograph are considered three-dimensional postures encompassing references to the Analects of Confucius, the I Ching and other "pictographic elements" of the culture. A fun addition to one's library. |
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Xing Yi Boxing Instruction - TC 711
by Chen Pan Ling & Chen Yun Chao
This is a significant addition to a martial library. Written by Chen Pan Ling it shows Chen Sifu himself demonstrating the Five Elements of his Xing Yi. The 12 Animals forms is then shown by his son, Yang Yun Chao. Introductory points include a lineage chart and key points on practice. Chen was considered by some to be one of the premier Wushu organizers of the twentieth century. Hard to come by and not many in stock. |
The
True Path of Yi Quan - TC 620
by
Wang Xian Zhai and Li Ying Arng (Editor)
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Essays
on Xing Yi Boxing - TC 611
by Li
Jian Chiu
This series is done with pride. In this case the book is a series
of essays, without illustrations, on the art of Xing Yi. It
covers footwork, body arts, some movements and general principles.
Though traditional essays there are a few introductory remarks
in a more modern vein. A candidate for translation? |
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Xing
Yi Quan San Shou Canon - TC 610
by Sha
Guo Zheng
This
is a hand written text with small but relatively understandable
illustrations. A well known Xing Yi practice between partners
it also goes by the name "Five Element Canon" or "An
Shen Pao." All names are given for the movements which
are divided into "A" and "B" sides. |
3
Level 12 Strike Xin Yi - TC 609
by Cheng
Yi Ren
This book actually presents a single person set from LIU HE
BA FA styles which, in this context, is related to Xin Yi (both
are considered "internal" styles). The Xin Yi in question
here is called Hua Yue Xin Yi Liu He (Hua and Yue are two of
China's five sacred mountains). The photographs demonstrating
this form are arranged like film strips implying that there is
a movie of this set somewhere. Also a section of notes on Xin
Yi style and Liu He Ba Fa's heritage in the twentieth century
(such as Chen Yi Li) and its originator Chen Xi Yi. See more about LiuHeBaFa. |
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Yi
Quan Studies -
TC 604
by
Han
Xing Jiao
This
is subtitled: "Chinese Kung Fu's Essence" and that
is, of course, what Yi Quan purports itself to be. This is a
very nicely done book with clear photographs. Among its sections
are Yi Quan's special points, important practice methods, Yi
Quan's health practices, Yi Quan's self defense, Push Hands,
San Shou. Most of the photographs are clear with an emphasis
on single practice figures and just a few examples of two person
work. |
Henan
Xing Yi Boxing- TC 518
by Fei
Xi Rong and Lee Ying Arng
This
is a Xing Yi book with some charming but slightly odd illustrations.
The content though is Henan Xing Yi with sections on the Ten
Animals, Tiger Dragon Boxing, Single "Ba" form, Chicken
Form big Split, Crossing 3 Start Boxing and others. The photographs
included are of Lu Hao Gao both young and old. Lu derived his
Xing Yi from Yuan Feng Yi. |
Xin
Yi Fighting Secrets - TC 511
by Li
Jin Min
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Mind
Intent Six Harmony Boxing - TC 405
by
George Xu (Xu Guo Ming)
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XIN
YI CHUAN - TC 214
by Ceng De Ning
Kung Fu meets the computer age. Here's
an unusual one, besides the normal Chinese text and photographs
this book sports computer generated examples of famous Xin Yi
poses. Always a popular style this Xin Yi book is probably the
first of its kind. Xin Yi Liu He is a dynamic style with strong
and unusual postures. This is a presentation of those powerful
basic stances and movements. Available in short supply. |
XING
YI Boxing - TC 210
by
"Chinese Secret Fist"
Another reissue we think. The nondescript title is because this
is a straight forward treatment. Many fair photos and an unadorned
description of Xing Yi showing basic principles, the Five element
Fist and the Twelve Animals. Some applications
shown. Not a great presentation but take a look at the expanded
picture and judge for yourself. Probably a good text to fill
out your library. Some information on Yue Fei's relationship
to Xing Yi.
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Xing Yi Various Punches (Za Shi) - TC
314
by Jiang Rong Jiao
Another wonderful reprint in this series with soft blue cover
and yellow paper. Old time photographs highlight this Xing Yi
book on not only the Structure Punch but also the Ba Shih Fist
of Xing Yi. This information is derived from the teachings of
boxer Zhang Zhao-Dong. There is an introduction and notes in
simplified Chinese but the bulk of the book reproduces the original.
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Xing Yi Chuan 12 Shapes - TC106
by Lei Xiao Tian
One of the first and 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. The author, Lei Xiao Tian, was a disciple of the famous Chen Pan Ling.
View other works by and about Chen Pan Ling ...
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Lion
Books Classic
Reprint:Lion
Books #B201
XING
YI BOXING NOTES (Xing-Yi Chuan-Shu Jiang-Yi)
by Pi Tien, Gao Chih Ren, Chiang Hsin Shan
A
reprint of a classic text on Xing Yi. Much discussion. Many old pictures
- quite clear - demonstrating Five Elements postures, two person transformations
and Animal modes. Definitely a text to have in one's Xing Yi library.
Foot patterns diagrammed. Very nice old photos. |
Lion
Books #A512X
Xing Yi Five Elements Boxing
(Xing Yi Wu-Xing Hsieh Chuan Zhen)
by Yan Zi Yuan
This
oversized-text is produced by a student of Chang Hou Nian. Not only are
the 5 elements of Xing Yi represented but actions and applications of
the big broadsword, the two-handed straight sword and the Xing Yi staff.
The appendix has one of the most complete genealogies of Xing Yi we have
ever seen - going on for pages . A nicely laid out and clear book. |
Classic Reprint
Xing
Yi Guiding Principles #C030X
by Jin Yun Ting
Xing
Yi Chuan Pu Wu Gang Chi Yan Lun. This is a reprint of a very early edition
of a book on the Xing Yi Five Elements boxing. The large, clear drawings
from the time are obviously taken from photographs and are well done and
charming. The text is hand written in large, bold calligraphy. Formulas
like "7 Characters and 21 Methods" are given. Xing
Yi scholars will find this a useful text. See
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Classic
Reprint:Xing
Yi Mother Fists #C023X
by Jiang Rong Qiao (Jiang Jung Chiao) editor
January,
1930 Shanghai world publishing house This is one of a series of books
that helped change the face of martial arts publishing. Jiang Rong Qiao
edited and compiled this excellent book on the Five Mother Fists of Xing
Yi. There is a tremendous amount of commentary on each of the Five Fists
going into detail on every action with a decent sized photo showing the
correct posture. Each Element is accompanied by a "song" to summarize
the key points for each fist. Contents include: Preface, foreword, Mother
Fist comprehensive over view. Eleven chapters of details including history,
the Northern and Southern schools, the meaning of Xing Yi, Primal Chaos,
Two Aspects of Yin and Yang, The Three Powers, the Four Shapes, Xing Yi
"songs", fist Drills and songs for each of the Five Elements, Notes on
the mixed elements with appropriate songs, Linking the Fists with special
songs. There is much material here for Xing Yi research. The photos are
excellent though old. The text is printed beautifully and, though traditional
Chinese, much of it is easily translated.
Learn
about Master Jiang Rong Jiao |
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