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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Xiang Xing "Pictograph" Boxing - TCXY 719
by Xue Dian
$12.95
Traditional Chinese Characters
169 pages, photographs, softbound
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. |
Yi Quan - TCXY 706
by Yao Zong Xun
$22.95
Traditional Chinese Characters
172 pages, photographs, softbound
Here is another volume on the popular style, Yi Quan. This one was written by Yao Zong Xun (1917-1985) who was Kenichi Sawai's main teacher. Yao Zong Xun was the acknowledged successor of Wang Fu Yuan, who treated him like a son. His principle was to learn the techniques of any school and then use Yi Quan to refine them. Yao's school of Yi Quan is still following the course planned by this teacher. This text explores that style with YaCheng Rong demonstrating movements and exercises salient. This book has a lot of explanation and good photos but not a lot of them. |
The
True Path of Yi Quan - TC 620
by
Wang Xian Zhai and Li Ying Arng (Editor)
$10.95 Traditional and Simplified Chinese
Characters
82
pages, photographs, softbound
This is book in handwriting style of traditional Chinese characters
with a loose, open calligraphic form like notes scrawled along
pages. The topics discussed are seminal to the fundamentals
of I Quan such as Practicing Qi, Using Stillness, Issuing
Power etc. This book comprises mostly the founder Wang's writings
with very few pictures mostly demonstrating personalities
and stances such as the Primordial Standing and Coiling Dragon
and Conquering Tiger Stances. This edition is also made interesting
by being edited by that well known compiler; Li Ying Arng. |
Essays
on Xing Yi Boxing - TC 611
by Li
Jian Chiu
$6.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
51
pages, no illustrations, softbound
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? |
Xing
Yi Quan San Shou Canon - TCXY 610
by Sha
Guo Zheng
$8.25 Traditional Chinese Characters
108
pages,72 illustrations, softbound
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 - TCXY 609
by Cheng
Yi Ren
$9.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
57
pages, photographs and film strips, softbound
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. |
Yi
Quan Studies -
TCXY 604
by
Han
Xing Jiao
$15.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
164
Pages, over 150 photographs, softbound
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- TCXY 518
by Fei
Xi Rong and Lee Ying Arng
$15.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
164
pages, photographs and illustrations, softbound
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 - TCXY 511
by Li
Jin Min
$13.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
165
pages, illustrations, softbound
Xin Yi Men Mi Ji Xin. Xin Yi (Shape of the Mind Boxing) goes
under a number of names including the famous Liu He Xin Yi.
It is also known as Henan style Xin Yi Boxing. This is a good
book on the subject with loose but clear illustrations. It shows
three sets: "traditional" Xin Yi, Xin Yi Sword, and Shaolin
Style Xin Yi. It also shows applications of the movements, in
illustrated form, and talks about the background of the style. |
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Xing
Yi Five Element Linked Boxing - TCXY 410
by
Li Cun Yi
$7.25 Traditional Chinese Characters
64
Pages, Softbound - illustrations
A
book by a famous practitioner of Xing Yi. This hand written
edition has adequate though clear illustrations (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. |
Mind
Intent Six Harmony Boxing - TCXY 405
by
George Xu (Xu Guo Ming)
$14.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
176
Pages Softbound - photographs
Xin Yi Liu He Quan. Here is a book on one of the most formidable
styles associated with Xing Yi, namely Six Harmony Xin (Heart)
Yi boxing. Kept for many years among Muslim practitioners
you will see here a very dynamic form of the art. Not only
does the indomitable George Xu show applications but he had
included wonderful full page photographs of his instructors.
An excellent book in traditional Chinese this is the product
of a dedicated and now world famous instructor who has said,
"learning never ends." George started training in
1966. In 1987 he won a gold medal in Shanghai for his interpretation
of Chen Shi Lao Jia. We also sell videos of Mr. Xu and consider
him one of the top practitioners to come to the west besides
a tireless promoter of the martial arts. A fine book on an
exceptional art. |
XIN
YI CHUAN - TCXY 214
by Ceng De Ning
$20.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
164
pages, Softbound or Hardbound- Drawings & Photos
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 but both
hard and soft covered. |
XING
YI Boxing - TCXY 210
by
"Chinese Secret Fist"
$9.95 Traditional Chinese Characters
210
pages Softbound - photographs
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. |
XINGYI -TCXY 209
by Sun Lu Tang
$13.95 Traditional Chinese Characters SALE PRICE $6.50
119
pages, Softbound, No illustrations
XingYi ShuZhen. This is a book on Xing Yi boxing by one of its
most famous practitioners in the 20th Century, especially if
including recognition by Western martial artists. This volume
has no illustrations but is accompanied by introductory remarks
in Simplified Chinese. Writings here are not restricted to Xing
Yi and also cover Tai Chi and BaGua. The only illustrations
are of the famous Dragon Well arrangement. Sun's writings are
considered to be essential to some internal stylists and this
is a clean edition. |
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XING
YI VARIOUS PUNCHES (Za Shi) - TCXY 207
by Jiang Rong-Shou
$12.95 Traditional Chinese
Characters
165
pages, Softbound - Photographs
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. |
Lion Books of Taiwan |
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Lion
Books Classic
Reprint:Lion
Books #LBXY-B201 US $14.95
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 #LBXY-A512 US $17.95
XING
YI 5 ELEMENT 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. |
LionBooks
#LBBG-A520 US $21.95
Wang
Xiang Zhai Boxing Studies (Yi Quan)
by Chen Yun Ch'ing
During
the beginning of the 20th century a movement arose to simplify the practice
of Chinese Martial Arts. From Xing Yi, already a finely tuned and concentrated
form of martial movement, Master Wang developed Ta Cheng Chuan - Great
Achievement Boxing. Centered simultaneously around fighting theory and
standing practice, Ta Cheng attempts to catch the essence of martial spirit.
This book, in its turn, attempts to capture the marrow of Ta Cheng. Many
photos of exercises, some applications, even the straight sword. This
is one of the most complete texts ever available on the subject. 420 pages. |
Lion
Books Classic
Reprint: #LBBG-C030 US $10.95
Xing
Yi Guiding Principles
by Jin Yun Ting
Hundreds of pages, nice old time photographs
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
this in translation. |
Lion
Books Classic
Reprint: #LBBG-C023 US $18.95
Xing
Yi Mother Fists
by Jiang Rong Qiao (Jiang Jung Chiao) editor
Hundreds of pages, nice old time photographs
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 |
Classic
Reprint: LBRP-C026 $25.95 Over
400 pages
Five
Boxing Classics by Sun Lu Tang
Sun
Lu Tang is one of the most famous martial arts writers of all time. The
categorization of Tai Chi, Xing Yi and BaGua as "Internal Styles"
is probably due to his writings. This is the ENTIRE COLLECTION of Sun's
major writings: five books collected in one volume.
This
important collection includes Sun's version of T'ai Chi, Xing Yi, BaGua,
BaGua Sword and general Boxing Studies. This is a major text with pictures
of Sun himself demonstrating much of the information. An essential box
in the library of any Chinese style martial artist. |
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