Chinese
Language Martial Arts Books |
Traditional Chinese |
Lion Books |
Simplified |
|
|||
Basic Weapons Control Handbook - TC 137
This book has probably more variations on weapons disarms than you have ever seen. We wish the pictures were a little bigger but they are more than adequate. Mr. Han JianZhong has wide experience. His father studied martial arts and the son took it up specializing in the MeiHuaZhuang (Plu Blossom Poles) Boxing as well as Xing Yi and Qi Gong. He has trained in many security agencies especially around Beijing. He is also the head of the MeiHuaZhuang Research Association. He has written a number of books mostly focused on MeiHua style and Chin Na. He has also taught and been associated with numerous organizations. This no-nonsense edition covers, among others, the following situations: Knife defenses/ Short Stick Defenses/ Large Knife attacks/ Staff Attacks |
|||
Eagle Claw
Chin Na - TC 233
This book is an introduction to one of the most famous skills of the Eagle Claw system, namely their Chin Na or joint locking practice. Zhang studied under Yao Jian Hua (姚健华 ). His Chin Nah variations are clear enough that if you are familiar with the basics you can figure them out from the illustrations. One unusual feature of the book is that it gives Chin Nah against classical weapons such as the saber, sword and spear and, finally, the gun. Our major complain is that though the photographs are good the printing is a bit light, a common problem with mainland editions. See this book in simplified characters. Tell me about Eagle Claw |
|||
|
This book is on Chinese JiuJitsu, no not Chin Na. It is a truly unusual test with NO ILLUSTRATIONS but still of great historical interest. This was pointed out by Russ Smith an expert on Malaysian martial arts and Japanese/Chinese martial intersections. This is considered the FIRST book in Chinese on Jiujitsu. It has numerous sections on grappling all, oddly enough, without any illustrations other than a few spot illo's of people riding horses and such. The mystery thickens as we note that the bulk of the book is a description of Five Ancestors booking, giving a lot of information about how each sub-style contributed to the whole of this art. There is even a section on the Five Ancestors Saber, all without illustrations. A historic landmark in a number of ways. |
|||
|
This is basically an easy reference guide for beginning Shuai Jiao. It starts with a historical perspective with some reproductions of old artwork. The warm up section has some standard stretches but also some specifically geared toward this art. Strength training comes next. Then the bulk of the book, over 60 pages, deals with basic throws and techniques. The illustrations are clear and simple though not inspired. All this is followed by a section on Shuai Jiao competition. Lastly comes short biographies of famous shuai jiao practitioners and matches. |
|||
72
Techniques of Chin Na - TC 621 This book has been around for a long time. We initially purchased it at the beginning of our training years ago. Many martial artists have at least seen it. This is Li Ying Arng's investigation into the principles of Chin Nah. It is unusual in that it contains rough anatomy charts, points located on skeletal drawings, techniques photographed and explicated (one picture each), swipes from Versailles, sections on Issuing Power and more. Probably one of the first Kung Fu books coming to the attention of many Western practitioners because, after all, we could understand the pictures. |
|||
72
Hands of Chin Na - TC 608
|
|||
|
Actually this is a pretty good little book. It covers many aspects of Chin Nah including acupuncture points, training equipment, partner strengthening exercises, gripping practices and 36 techniques well drawn and clearly shown. The applications are strung together in a formal sequence which, considering Chin Nah's tactile emphasis is not a bad idea. One of the more useful applications of two-person choreographed training is to habituate the student to the hold BEFORE it gets too serious. |
|||
88
Chin Nah Techniques & Counters - TC 603 This is a text showing the "military" use of Chin Na. The photos in this volume are pretty good showing not only applications but an occasional close up for detail. "Fan" Chin Na is also mixed in so, in some cases, not only the technique but the counter actions are shown. A good, illustrated text especially for the general actions of the art. The final section, in text form, gives exercise methods real ting to Chin Na. |
|||
 Shuai
Jiao Wrestling Practice - TC 602 by Wang Feng Ding Traditional Chinese Characters; $9.95, 108 Pages, photographs and illustrations, softbound This book isn't just about Shuai Jiao (Chinese Wrestling) it is by a wrestler. Our only criticism of this little gem is that everything is too small, the Chinese type setting and the wonderful pictures demonstrating wrestling training methods and some techniques. These are old photos set in montage style showing throws and entrances. By the way, for those interested in history; this is SONG style Shuai Jiao . |
|||
Eagle Claw Style 108 Chin Na Techniques - TC 221 100+ Pages Softbound - photographs, This is a reprint of a famous book, East and West, by the well known inheritor of the Eagle Claw Fan Zi system and father of Lily and Jeanie Lau. This shows examples of the system with applications are postures. A young girl performs some of the Chin Nah moves. Lily herself? We haven't had time to even look. A must for those looking for Eagle Claw. Right now limited copies. |
|||
Lion Books of Taiwan |
|||
| BuShengShu. This is truly an unusual, though traditional, part of Chin Nah skills. This is a training manual - publication date unknown - on methods to prevent criminals from fleeing. This book is filled with methods to bind a felon with ropes and control him. An unusual arrest method. to say the least. But this was proposed as a skillful substitute for handcuffs. Such forms of binding were used traditionally in China to take criminals to the magistrate and this was an attempt to introduce these methods into modern police work. A rare text reprint. |
|||
Lion Books
# A204
The author is experienced in a number of Kung Fu styles including Tai Zu. This is a very clear text on a two-person form dedicated to Chin Nah applications. All movements are understandable because two practitioners attack and defend with Chin Nah techniques of grappling, joint locking and "seizing the breath". A nice set with lots of reversals. Not very difficult to learn . |
|||
|
|
|||
Classic
Reprint: C006X Chin Nah, the art of locking and strangling, is a key element of every style in Chinese Martial Arts. Here is a 2002 reprint of a famous 1936 text by Liu Jin Sheng. Over 90 great photographs show very direct and authoritative applications of the art of Chin Nah. Red-lettered notes clarify text, including some specifics about pressure points. An early classic book on joint-locking. This was said to be a secret family manual from Liu's own grandmother which, even after years of learning other styles he found to be very valuable. | |||
