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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).

Wu Dang Kung FU sword

FuJian style
Crane Boxing Secrets
- TC 334
by Li Zai Luan (De Qiang), 137 pages

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$16.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
137 Pages, Softbound. Old photographs


This is a classic reprint showing one of the earliest and most famous of all books dealing with Crane boxing. Though written and photographed in the early part of the 20th century it stands up for a number of reasons. All the photographs are full pages. Postures are shown beautifully with a few posed pictures of Crane styles weapons, staff, trident and Kuan Dao. Even Sifu’s short pants have come back into fashion, sort of. It is said that during the war Li killed a number of Japanese soliders with his art and had to flee to a secure place under the safety of other martial artists. White Crane Boxing form is demonstrated as well as some applications and the Crane equivalent of Sticky Hands. The real thing and a nice collector's piece.

Wu Dang Kung FU sword

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6 Road Authentic Teaching
of the
Wu Dang Sword - TC 329
by Wang En Cheng

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$14.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
252 Pages, Softbound. Photographs

TC329 is out of stock, but the simplified version is in print..click here

There are a few Chinese sword sets that are emerging as pristine and much sought after examples of the heart and soul of Chinese Kung Fu. These will survive for quite a wild. Among these is the Kun Wu Sword, The San Cai Sword, the Duckweed Sword and, of course, the Wu Dang Sword. Here the painter and lifelong practitioner of the Wu Dang gives a very thorough series of photos breaking down and teaching the form. There is also an illustrated story retelling the teaching of the set to a devote disciple. Wang's paintings are shown a bit and they are fantasy landscapes of great skill and detail. There is also supplementary material on grips and sword anatomy. A must-have for Wu Dang and general sword aficionados.Also available in simplified Chinese characters (click photo on right).
Read about the lineage of this art.

Guan Gong Knige Kung Fu

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Guan Gong 18 Knife - TC328
by Xu Qing Shan, Li Wen He & He Bian
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$10.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
70 pages, Softbound, Illustrated, Handwritten style


This form comes from The CHA style of Kung Fu and Sifu Xu Qing Shan. The author studied from Xu and presents this as a guide book to all lovers of Kung Fu. The set is a classic "Guan Knife" form of the Northern School. Pretty clear.

Tai Chi Hidden SwordTai Chi Hidden Sect Sword - TC327
by Yan He Hua
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$13.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
114 pages, Softbound, Photographs and line drawings,


Originally published in 1935, republished 2006
The illustrations in this book are charming and slightly funky (see scan by clicking picture left). This starts out with a slew of pictures by famous and lesser known teachers. It then shows a "hidden sect" sword with single page illustrations that alone are almost worth the price of the book.

Flying Crane QigongFlying Crane Chi Kung (Qigong) 鶴翔庄氣功 - TC325
Ban Gen Yan Fu
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$9.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
80 pages, Softbound, Illustrations


This health regimen is very simple and has the following characteristics: the Chi is manifested quickly because the outward movements of the crane make for an easy and immediate practice. The actions are relaxed and soft. The spirit is high and healthy. Not difficult .

Luo Han 18 Hands

LUO HAN 18 Hands - TC 320
by Huang Jun Ming

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$9.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
73 Pages Softbound. Photographs.

Traditional Chi Kung exercises of the Shaolin system. The text refers to the I Chin Ching famously associated with Dat Mo and the origins of the Shaolin Temple. The 70 pictures, despite their age, are clear with about three to a page. The printing is excellent traditional type style.
Yue Family Kung Fu

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Yue Family Fist Arts - TC 313
by Zhang Ye-Chin
produced by HuBei Science and Technology Press

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$16.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
123 Pages Softbound. Photographs.


Legend has it that this is the style developed by that national hero, Yue Fei some time around 1150. It has been handed down for many centuries through the Yue family. This oversized book (around 7 X 10 inches) outlines a very direct style. 7 Leg methods and 12 Striking "ploys" are illustrated as are a good number of Chin Nah applications. There is a nice section on history with photos of old manuscripts. A form called "Double Three Gates" is shown in its single form and then demonstrated with applications. There is also a section known as the "Dim Mak Timing Song". And, just as an extra, there are some nice COLOR plates in the frontpiece.Stri king, kicking, wrestling and many aspects of this art.NOTE: these editions are all from the 90's and a bit roughed up but otherwise is good condition.

Eagle Claw Heroic Fist

Heroic Fist 100 Postures - TC 319
by Lau Fat Mang (Liu Fa Meng)

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$9.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
73 Pages Softbound. Photographs.


This is the famous father of Jeanie and Lily Lau, Lau Fat Mang (in Cantonese). Here he demonstrates an elegant Eagle Claw Long Fist form with much of the Fan Zi (Tumbling Style) movements that were blended with Yuan Fei's Eagle Claw to make the style. This book has gone through many editions an is a classic in many martial libraries. The pictures are old and a little light but everything is there. Lau himself was a highly respected martial artist who, among other things, headed the Ching Wu Association and instructed the Dai Dao (Big Knife) brigade during their fights with the Japanese army. Limited supply.

INtroduction to Shaolin

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Entering Shaolin - TC 309
by Matsuda Richi

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$18.95 Traditional Chinese Character;
230 Pages Softbound - photographs


This series is excellent and sought after! Sensei Ryuchi was a student of Grandmaster Liu Yun Chiao of Taiwan, among others, and his books are informative, clear and well photographed. They are something of a first for the time in which they were produced. In this volume the 12 Road Tan Tui is shown in great detail. Also, as a sort of bonus feature, a little two person set called Seven Star Duet is shown. The photos and lay out are excellent with clearly shown details. The basics section also shows applications.