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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.