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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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 A613 Old Masters Xing Yi (36 Sword Manual)
New Translation By Liu Jing Yao
$14.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
Over
145+ pages, Illustrations and drawings
This is a hybrid. The front section of the book shows nicely done photographs of the 36 Posture Sword set. This is followed by the empty hand Xing Yi set known as the Thirteen Powers. Then HunYuan standing, the equivalent of Xing Yi QiGong. All this is a “new” translation which is simply a new transcription of the moves. All this is followed by the original version of this book form the 30’s with old line drawings and hand written instructions. All of this information comes from the teachings of Li Cun Yi that master of Xing Yi and Bagua.
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Yang Tai Chi Saber -
TC229
by
Chiu Chen Zhong
$10.50 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
94
pages, Illustrations
This is one of the first photographic renditions of the Yang Family 13 Method Saber. The pictures are not great (they are actually better here than the first edition I every bought over thirty years ago) but they are reasonably clear. Not a lot of background but a small series of linkable exercises for partners with saber vs. saber at the end.
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Sword
Technique Illustrated - TC228
by
Song Geng Ping
$11.50 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
Over
130 pages, Illustrations
This little book is unusual in that it delves into sword usage with
more than just a form. It has everything from exercises to warm
you up, to the basic sword movements, to mini-forms for practice,
then to more esoteric exercises and, finally, partner work.
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Shaolin 12 Hooks -
TC227
by
Chiu Chen Zhong
$10.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
76
pages, Illustrations
The Double Hook Swords is one of the most advanced weapons in the Kung Fu arsenal. It is sometimes known as "ten weapons" because it has attributes of the sword, saber, dagger, elk horn knives and cane (double for two hand, that makes ten). This basic set has reasonably sized illustrations and those double dotted line drawings which have helped so many people learning from books and driven not a few crazy. Keeps to the basics of the weapon such as the "parallel" rule for performance.
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Green Duckweed Sword -
TC226
by
"Martial Studies Bookstore"
$13.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
271
pages, Photos
Without a doubt one of the odder books we sell. This is an illustrated breakdown of the famous "Green Duckweed" Sword set. But there is no explanation or history about the form, the "author" is a bookstore, the illustrations are little figure drawings with a minimum of explanation about the form, sometimes just the name of the posture. This looks like someone took a personal martial notebook and published it. But the book itself is contemporary, published in 2008, and nicely bound. A collector's item if you are into the Duckweed sword. Other than that, a bit of an enigma. Make sure you see the bigger scan before considering ordering. |
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Cotton Boxing -
TC224
by
Luo Li Cheng
$9.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
103
pages, Photos
There aren't many books on Cotton Fist. This one shows a very graceful, almsto dance like, form performed by a strong woman. The line drawings are clear and well done. There is little history but some sections talk about Cotton Fist's similarity to Tai Chi. The text of this book is handwritten. .
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Introduction to Northern Chinese Boxing -
TC215
by
Matsuda Ryuchi
$18.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
226
pages, Photos
Another nice book in the same series as TC309. This one is excellent
because it gives, all in one volume, basics, applications and
three forms! The first is the famous Gung Li Chuan, an alternative
to many people of Tan Tui. The next is a Sun Bin Fist, not common
at all in book form. And the final form is the Praying Mantis Li
Pi or Splitting Strength. Clear illustrations, Applications
from each form, basics and nice photography with layout. Sensei
Ryuchi was a student of Grandmaster Liu Yun Chiao.
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Chun Yang Sword - TC 206
by
Yuan Chu Tsai
$7.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
About
50 Pages. Photographs.
These are collector's items for all those who used to hand around
the Chinese bookstores collecting little editions of Kung Fu
books. Yuan created a number of books like this one which has
gone through so many additions it's definitely starting to look
broken down. The traditional, hand written characters are still
legible and the photos are still some of the first taken of
a Kung Fu practitioner. Strong stances and classical poses.
A library addition. See more of him above.
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Dragon Fist Rubbing Bridge -
TC 203
Lung Ying Mor Kiu
by Chow Fook &
C S Tang
$27.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, Hardbound; 255
Pages
This is a rare book on the Southern Style
of Dragon Style Fist. Some of this is in ENGLISH, most notably the instructions accompanying the form, and an
incomplete introduction to Chow Fook. Among other sections those
in Chinese cover: lineage, history
of the Dragon Style, Key points and characteristics of the style,
Details of the form Lung Ying Mor Kiu and information on the
Founder and Lam Yiu Kwai, famous boxer.
Note: Dragon Fist is also considered to be one of the foundational forms of the White Eyebrow syste. |
Entering Chinese Boxing- TC 201
by Matsuda
Ryuchi
$18.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
222
pages
A chock full volume compiled by one of Liu Yun-Chiao's Japanese
students. It contains a lot of Wu Tan curriculum such as San
Tsai Sword (Three Powers Sword, Partner Set and Single), Five
Tiger Staff and Small Tiger Swallow Mantis form with applications.
Pretty clear photos. Sensei
Ryuchi was a student of Grandmaster Liu Yun Chiao. Matsuda Ryuchi
is considered a major compiler and researcher into Chinese martial
arts.
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 Lion Books #A302X
Wing Chun Kung Fu
by Huang Jian Bo
$17.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, softbound;
192 pages, photographs, oversized book
This is a rare Taiwanese book on the art of Wing Chun Pai. It covers all the basic concepts especially revolving around the standing fist and shows teacher and students performing Little Idea, Searching for the Bridge, Dart Fingers and the lesser known form Four Gates. The background information states that though many learn the art few known how to really apply it. According to the author, many parts previously unexplained are examined here. |
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