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劍經十二篇 By Fu Niu 伏牛 This book by "Fu Niu" is a series of twelve chapters broken down into multiple sections on topics of the art of the sword (Jianshu). There are a few illustrations but this facsimile edition is mostly text. Average chapter is about half a page so if you are translating you won't go mad on too long a project. Here's a short, informal (very) translation to get a taste of the style. Sections include: sword theory, empty and full methods, knowing yourself, testing power, thorough understanding, character and morals, caution, the sword's body and more... See Jason Tsou's English book on Jian Shu |
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By Zhang Zhi Tong This book is by a Tong Bi (Tong Bei) teacher in the Five Elements tradition. It does not give a lot of background but it does jump into the three set sequence with large photos and many comments on the execution of these key Tong Bei actions. The author also was one of the first to write on Five Element Qigong some times in the 60's. See our info section on Tong Bei. |
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 Tan Tui 10 Road Spring Leg - A216 Compiled by Zhang Zhi Bo This text—in traditional Chinese—outlines the significance of the Tan Tui also linking it to such styles as Yin Fu’s Bagua. The author, Zhang Shi Bo, represents the Ma Yong Sheng version with its roots in Cha Quan or Muslim style of Kung Fu. The student performing the set certainly shows a great range of motion and even hyperextension of the upper body. Much as we dislike the modern tendency to confuse Chinese martial practice with over-stretched poses we see that this performer keeps a nicely bent prop leg even for extended kicks. Her otherwise excellent form, though a little extreme, shows good strength, a strong and accurate form and those distinct Tan Tui lines and shaes we enjoy so much. |
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 The Ambush Fist - A217 Compiled by Zhang Zhi Bo This form of Kung Fu practice known as the Ambust Fist is a basic, but not simple, form in a few styles each of which has at least some historical connection to Chinese military history. Most commonly this beautifully balanced set is know in the Mei Hua style and the Sun Bin sect. The essential element of this boxing is contained in Open and Closed, Apparent and Hidden ... hence the name. Though she's a little over-stretched for our tastes the demonstrator is limber, strong and clean. A famous and interesting form. |
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By Leung Ting This fourth and lesser known volume by the out-spoken and very well known Ving Tsun teacher Leung Ting talks more about the instructors, the style in general and the heritage. Articles in this primarily text loaded book include: "Again back to Fushan", "A Word About Bruce Lee", "Th Complications of Southern style Kung Fu", and more... |
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 Authentic Chinese Wushu Complete - TC 825By Kang Ge Wu 康戈武 This by the eminent Chinese martial historian, Professor Kang Ge Wu. This is one of the first and best encyclopedic surveys of Chinese martial arts. It is a reference used by just about everyone. Styles, basic movements, stances, basic weapons, exercises, basic principles, historical perspective and famous adages are all covered. This huge text has clear illustrations and a wealth of knowledge. A perfect companion to the book we published with Kang, The Spring and Autumn of Chinese Martial Arts — 5000 Years. |
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By Wang Diao Yuan 汪調源 Our next entry towards the complete Tan Tui library is another esteemed lineage not to mention an awful lot of information for the money. This book contains not one but three forms, all of them fundamental and widely respected as great training sets. Here we have Tan Tui ten road, Lien Bu Quan (the Continuous Step Boxing) and Gong Li Quan or Flowing Strength boxing. That’s not all. For years one of the best Tan Tui’s in Taiwan was taught in the New Park in Taipei by the respected Han Qing Tan teacher of many fine practitioners like Jason Tsou and our own Adam Hsu. Han was widely known as a practical teacher with an expertise in Chin Na. So this book not only shows three forms but some nice, clear applications mostly emphasizing the correct use of Long Arm. Well designed, big photos, footwork maps and more. A well known series. |
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First we should note that "Bagua" this or that is not, necessarily, a connection to the style Bagua Zhang (Trigram Palms) and in fact is a good reason knowledgeable martial artists should not use the term Bagua when they mean Bagua Zhang. In this case the Bagua refers to the 8 directions and comes from the Jow Gar (Chow Gar, Zou Jia) style of Southern Kung Fu. This book starts with a long section on the teacher, his training in Southern Shaolin, and his predecessors. This is a long stick as in the Lau Gar style with movements that are addressed to calvary usage and relate directly to the "Bagua Spear". The photos are old and this reprint , though not easily found, is pretty well known in martial circles as one of the only representations of this style. The whole set is shown with foot charts and a section in the back with photos of Tan teaching students and more discussion of the weapon. |
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Hua Lian ChuBanShe, 1987 .This was originally the Chi Men (Ji Men) 13 Sword before revision。 It has seven sections and 63 moves. The key words contain: Gua , Liao 撩, Ma 抹, Dian 點, Beng 崩, Tiao 挑, Zhan 斬, Jiao 絞, Yun 雲, Sao 掃, Jie 截, Quan 穿, Jia 架, Bao 抱, Dai 帶, Bai 背, Jian Wan 剪腕. We thought we'd let you puzzle out there meaning though we have such a "keyword" explanation in the works... By the way, Chi Men, though not well known in the West, is quite a respectable style. |
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HuaLian Publishers, 1985 ."Lian Bu Quan" or Linked Step Boxing is a very famous "beginning" Shaolin set. This is the lesser known "Continuous Hand Boxing" or Lian Shou Quan. Like "Charles Dickens' younger brother" the lack of reputation may be deserved. However to appearances the set, shown with line drawings and accompanied by free hand written text, appears solid and Xing Yi-like (Xing Yiesque?). The author gathered and compiled this information from Sifu Huang Xiao Xia . (Note: Huang Xiao Xia - Wang Hsiao Hsia- was considered the top student of Sun Fu Yun, famous for his association with the Canton Qing Wu .) |
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Great Publishers, 2003. |
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175 pages, illustrations line drawings, softbound Like the form "Wu Song Breaks Manacles" this is a set based on the idea of the performer having bound hands. Unlike the legendary figure this FanZi routine is passed to the author from his teacher Luo Cheng Li. According to the slight research available, a Mister Yan during the Qing dynasty was actually jailed and attempted to practice his FanZi CuiBaFan but hand to modify the actions to fit the conditions of being manacled. There are 64 postures in the style and it concentrates on joined hand motions and low kicks.We also sell an ENGLISH LANGUAGE version of this same book and the two can be used in tandem to improve one's Chinese. |
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Tsai Mo as derived from old sifu, Liu Shi Zhong (Lau Sze Chung), is a Southern Shaolin system. This book is a no nonsense exposition on the family hybrid styles, the cross between Tsai and Mok (Mandarin: Cai & Mo). The majority of the book is devoted to APPLICATIONS. It's an excellent introduction to the style because it shows so many phases of person-to-person training. One of the early sections show quite a few different Bridge exercises (partners crossing their forearms against one another). The Southern blocking exercises and positions are strong and flavorful with the typical Southern "sunken bridge" predominating. The style utilizes many finger strikes and many of the movements look like Wing Chun or Southern mantis done with dynamic stances. Next are clawing movements, locking moves and the famous kicking motions associated with Mo style. There is even a section on the principles of the style applied to weapons such as staff and umbrella. Monkey Strike Road Number One, a very short, very basic Tsai Mok form is shown. To say our supply is limited is an understatement. This is the first batch of this text we've seen in decades. And now we have the same text in English! |
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A Boxing Teacher's RecordThe record of thoughts of a sage boxing teacher. September, 1923 Shanghai Zhen Min Editorial Society Publishers. Traffic Map Library distributors, Lou Tian Quan annotations. Xiang Kai Ran corrections. Mei Xia Hun editor. This book's author described this as “A catalogue of anecdotes observed in Chinese Boxing. Republished in 1933 there are numerous sections (117) including commentary on characters, Confucian principles, events and anecdotes, with specific sections like "A Shifu's collection", "Uprightness", "Chivalrous Record", "Teaching Students", "Punishing Traitors" and others. Could this be the original version of our "Instructor's Notebook"? This is a great candidate for translation, partial or complete. |
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by Ma Ming Da This is a series of essays in traditional characters.Widely historical they cover many topics of interest to martial afficianados and historians. Nicely illustrated with photographs and old drawings this book covers a number of topics including... Sword Arts • Short and Long Swords • Paired Swords • Halberds •One and Two part sticks • Five Terrace Mountain Weapons • Tai Tzu Boxing • Pu Dao play • Famous Boxers • Chi Ji-Guang's Fist classics • Martial Virtue | |||
by Ma Ming Da This is a series of essays in traditional characters.Widely historical they cover many topics of interest to martial afficianados and historians. Nicely illustrated with photographs and old drawings this book covers a number of topics including... Crossbows • PiGua • BaJi • BaJi & 6 Harmony Spear •BaJi Short Fist • Yue Mountain BaJi • 6 Harmony Big Spear • Fan Chuan • Living Staff & Dying Staff • Short Weapons • San Shou • Chang Deng-Sheng & Shuai Jiao |
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