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).

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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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.