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The illustrations in this book are pretty primitive and sort of charming. Don’t look for Frank Frazetta here: this character more resembles Mr. Magoo. This book discusses Southern boxing then launches in with 13 basic movements Walking Fist. This is followed by 12 basic defenses. Next comes an introductory form with some applications shown. Finally the well-known Big Dipper form, a recognizable and respected set from the Southern style is presented. Mr. Xu, hailing from Jiangsu, was a celebrated Wushu and physical education teacher. He was a member of the Min minority. In his youth he diligently studied the Shaolin Boxing. After assuming the duties of teaching physical education in Wu City he spent his free after class hours instructing people in Kung Fu. He developed a set of verbal commands that allowed students to progressively learn both physical education and Kung Fu movements. He worked at a number of sports schools directing changes in curriculum. In 1923 he was the WuXi city representative at a huge meet in Shanghai. H competed in Shaolin Boxing division with outstanding results. At that time he was made a deputy in the Guomingtang Third Army. Performing at a mass rally attended by Zhang Xue Liang, Xu's Shaolin performance gained much praise. He died in 1938 having left behind the volume above. |
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A rare Southern form somewhat related to Hung Jia. Though coming from the Southern area this is a Long Arm set bearing some resemblance to Choy Lai Fut. We recently acquired a group of books that are older, maybe twenty years or more, with some foxing on the pages. However, there probably won't be many opportunities to get more of these since some people are starting to republish these editions in newer formats. This one is very straight forward and would be a good candidate for translation. |
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Nan Bao Jin Dao - TC 721 This Southern Boxing set concentrates on the single "Butterfly Knife". This "tendon wrapping" blade is shown in a short and pretty nice set that is typically Southern in its definite stances. An older book, probably from somewhere in the 80's, there is some foxing on the pages but the condition is good. This is a nice item for Southern Fist collectors or general enthusiasts. The cut out pictures are not bad and the front text adds background. This form derives from Huang Zhong Han, a southern boxer whose experiences are outlined in the front piece. |
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Tong Bei Boxing Record - TC 718 This is a neat old style martial arts book. The text is written calligraphy style wtih over 160 pages accompanied by big, simple line drawings that look like they were drawn centuries ago. Everything is charming. Sections consider the art of Tong Bi ("Through the Arm" is an alternate to TONG BEI "Through the Back" but the same style. Some of these sections contain" Tong Bi's lineage. NOTE: These books are not in great condition. Say very good at best. There are nicks, scractches and some folds. Nothing is horrible but they obviously came from out of the back of a warehouse somewhere. We think they are interesting (please click the illo and see the bigger version with a drawing). But we have to say at this point we are selling this hard-to-find volumes AS IS!. |
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Gung Chi Fuk Fu - TC 716 Finally, the third book of one of the most famous series of martial arts books ever produced. Here is the Conquering the Tiger form from the Hung Gar system with the original hand drawings of Shifu Lam Sai Wing performing this essential and famous set. Really a beautiful piece of work that deserves to be in every martial arts library . | |||
Restocked! Chinese Boxing for Practical Fighting - TC 715 The work of this Japanese chronicler of traditional Chinese martial arts is highly esteemed and sought after. Here is an edition of one of the harder to find titles. In this volume he introduces ground fighting techniques, Chin Nah arts, the Liu He Six Harmony Saber, the Saber vs. empty hands (be prepared to roll), applications of the Liu He with wooden swords, the I Chi Ching (Muscle Change Classic) and other interesting notes on practice and equipment. A student for a time of Liu Yn Chiao, Ryuchi's books have excellent photo coverage and are very nicely presented . |
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Linked Kicking
Strikes - TC 714 From that period of martial publishing when it was almost radical to appear in western dress. This time shorts! This is not a true form. It is a series of kicking exercises, though linked we haven't checked, and applications.The applications are often shown a bit on the stiff side but definitely a historical document. We should remember what it must have been like to create a book with this technology in those days: "Stand there, just five more minutes," "Oh, that one didn't come out," "Wrong angle" at this point photographer and Shihfu were probably cursing Western gizmos with justification. |
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Western Yue
Hua Boxing Duet - TC 713 |
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Yue Fei Boxing
Illustrated - TC 710 This member of the Yue family bears the name "sincere" which could be an emblem for the entire style. Never fancy or superfluous this example is no exception. A very humbler, straight forward set is shown in rough and ready but perfectly clear photography. Some introductory remarks on that hard to find Yue style then off and running with a very learnable square based form. | |||
Sixteen Hands
Partner Form - TC 709 The short two person set in this Hand Written text can also be performed as a single set. Both versions are shown in small but nicely done illustrations copied from photos with clear and simple lines.The participants are said to be teachers Qing Dao teacher, Zhang Ke Jin. The set is simple and direct and looks like nothing so much as a two person Xing Yi practice. An interesting little book. |
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Gan Feng Chi Shaolin Quan Fa. Here is a a test from a previous generation. Click the picture to get some idea of the line drawings showing two forms: Roads #1 and #2 of Shaolin style fighting. This is a hand written text with brief notes at the beginning. These are followed by two short sets with graphics of a player in full battle regalia going through the motion. Almost worth the price of the book just for the illustrations. |
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The early days of Chinese Kung Fu publishing for the masses was also a time of turbulence in Chinese history. There was much doubt and concern about the status of China as a nation and people trying to leap into modern times. Some writers, such as Jin Yi Ming, attempted to show that traditional exercises and methods could contribute to strengthening China as a nation. Jin was a forerunner because he wrote for young people with a "do it yourself" attitude.THIS particular volume is almost entirely TEXT. Jin takes on a number of topics here such as self defense, Five Important words, the orgins of Chuan Shu (Kenpo) some key topics from Tai Chi, Striking with the hands. |
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The early days of Chinese Kung Fu publishing for the masses was also a time of turbulence in Chinese history. There was much doubt and concern about the status of China as a nation and people trying to leap into modern times. Some writers, such as Jin Yi Ming, attempted to show that traditional exercises and methods could contribute to strengthening China as a nation. Jin was a forerunner because he wrote for young people with a "do it yourself" attitude.THIS book shows a Shaolin style set show in line drawing of a young man in a military outfit. The arrows showing movement look like a ballistics test. Truly charming. |
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Five Element
Tong Bi Quan - TC 703 |
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The early days of Chinese Kung Fu publishing for the masses was also a time of turbulence in Chinese history. There was much doubt and concern about the status of China as a nation and people trying to leap into modern times. Some writers, such as Jin Yi Ming, attempted to show that traditional exercises and methods could contribute to strengthening China as a nation. Jin was a forerunner because he wrote for young people with a "do it yourself" attitude. In this volume charming old photos show Jin lifting bricks, in seated medition, balancing barbells on his head, etc.. |
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