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).

White Crane Style Hungry Crane Fist - TC125
by Liu Gu & Su Yu Zhang
$16.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, click picture to enlarge

155 Pages Softbound , photographs
One of the key books on the White Crane system. Demonstrations of the oblique approach of the true White Crane form by the sunglass wearing instructor. We've had this in our library for years and have finally contacted a re printer. Hand written text in Chinese. Mid century pictures and some very tight applications. Must have if you are interested in the Crane since this was one of the first major books on the Fujian version.

A Collection of Martial Skills - TC124
by Xiong Xiu Yun
武藝拾錦 by 熊岫雲.
348 pages, hardbound , numbered photographs
HuaLian ChuBanShe (this edition 1983)
$27.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, click picture to enlarge

This volume was arranged by Taiji Quan expert Xiong Yang He. It contains carefully chosen forms for their martial meaning. These include: Five Animal Play. Four Doors Ten Road Double Sword. Continuous Hacking Double Sabers. Dragon Form Sword. New Tai Chi Sword. Self Defense Club. Six Road Flower Spear. Small Five Hand Bright Yang Palm. Tai Tzu Staff Method. Tai Chi Rod, etc. Elegantly written with person pictures taken by the author. The photos are very clear with little number notations on each to show sequence. A nicely produced hard back book this is one of those volumes which represent a lifetime of martial study. Folded calligraphic front piece.

Muslim Style KUNG FU - TC 111
by Matsuda Ryuchi
US $18.95 Traditional Chinese Characters

219 Pages Softbound - illustrated
TuJie ZhongGuo JiaoMen ChangQuan. This is a book, not easy to find nowadays about Muslim martial arts in China which are collectively known as Jiao Men (teachings sect). It is a little shop worn since we found these copies in a Chinese book store, but over all the condition is good. Nice, big photographs show basics, 10 Road Tan Tui (Spring Leg form) and the famous Cha Quan #4 Road as well as applications. A fine book on the style. Limited copies. Quality is good. This is the second edition (1988) of a book originally published in 1983.

ESSAYS ON CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS VOLUME 2 -TC 105
by Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji)
$18.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, click picture to enlarge 413 pages, Softbound
Essays by one of the most educated and clearest thinking commentators on the Chinese martial arts scene. These cover a variety of subjects but always spiced with Adam Hsu's humor, intelligence and humanity. Agree with some of the ideas or not, it is nice to listen to a thoughtful voice voicing its thoughts.

Some articles: Six Harmony Mantis • Ba Ji Style • The Art of Partner Practice • Forms in General

ESSAYS ON CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS VOLUME 1 -TC 104
by Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji)
$18.50 Traditional Chinese Characters, click picture to enlarge 319 pages, softbound
Essays by one of the most educated and clearest thinking commentators on the Chinese martial arts scene. These cover a variety of subjects but always spiced with Adam Hsu's humor, intelligence and humanity. Agree with some of the ideas or not, it is nice to listen to a thoughtful voice voicing its thoughts.

Some pieces: Again Speaking of Tan Tui •The Miao Dao
• The Art of BaGua • Seven Star Mantis' Beng Bu form • Tai Chi's origins

1000 MILES WITHOUT REST -TC 103
CHIE LI BU LIUXING
by Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji)
$18.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, click picture to enlarge
224 pages, Softbound

This is the book that made Adam Hsu famous throughout the WuShu world and particularly on the mainland. We will never forget being confronted in Wen County by one of the Chen family. "You're a student of Adam Hsu," she stated. "Uh, yes." "I've read everything he's written," she paused, "And it's all true." This book pops balloons that should be popped and shows the heartbreaking difficulty and preciousness of finding real WuShu.

TIGER CRANE DOUBLE BOXING - TC 101
by Lum Sai Wing
$11.95 Traditional Chinese Characters, click picture to enlarge

224 pages, Softbound
The Famous Tiger/Crane book with beautiful drawings of Wong Fei Hong's top student Lum Sai performing the postures. A classic, if nothing else, for its gorgeous illustrations. This one should be in every martial artist's library. NOTE: Different editions of this text may have DIFFERENT COVERS!

Classic Reprint: LBRP-C005 $9.95
WuDang Sword Key Points by Huang YuanXiu

53 pages, old photographs.
Written in 1931 (republished in 2002), this is a classic text on the WuDang Sword. Huang YuanXiu not only discusses sword basics, construction and philosophy, but demonstrates a two-person usage. Margin notes clarify textual points. Photographs, though old, are clear and easily understood. The traditional Chinese characters are very cleanly printed. 43 illustrations, mostly photographs. A nice text. An appendix discussing the teachings of Li JingLin (FangChen) one of the greatest sword practitioners of the 20th Century and a person dedicated to organizing and preserving sword technique. This is a key book for the researcher.

Classic Reprint: LBRP-C025 $12.95 200 pages
True Writings on the Duckweed Sword
by Jiang Rong Jiao

Originally published in 1930 in ShangHai. After a preface the book is divided into six sections .Among these pages deal with the sword itself, the hand eye and body methods, single person practice methods, the Duckweed sword itself. The sword is derived from ancient sword practice which was, for centuries, a hidden technique. Until its publication this form was considered rare with technique passed on only rarely.

Learn about Master Jiang Rong Jiao

Classic Reprint: LBRP-C041 $13.95
Martial Studies on the Tiger Tail Whip
Jiang Rong Jiao

100 pages, great old photos.
Originally:1930 ShangHai World Publishing. This is one of the few books every published showing the "Tiger Tail" whip also known as the "firm" steel whip. This ancient weapon is a segmented rod used somewhat in the fashion of the straight sword. A nice set with detailed descriptions. Additional calligraphy by Li Xian Mo, Zhang Shun Xiang, Zhang Jian Quan and Li Li. The author was a well known teacher of the whip which is an ancient weapon respect in the Tang and Northern Sung Dynasties. Whips come in "hard" and "soft" and different styles such as Watermill and Tiger Tail. This version is said to be from HeBei Salt Mountain through Liu Jiu Ru to Zhang Xian Dao then Li Yu San to the author.

Classic Reprint: LBRP-C047 $10.95
Nobleman's Sword
by Zhao Lien Ho demonstrator
94 pages, great old photos.

In this case "Nobleman" refers to a person of noble character. This rarely reprinted book shows the Nobleman's 24 strikes and the form. The type sword used here is of the "Double Handed" variety. Consequently the energy for the Double Handed Sword is said to come more form the heels, while the typical short sword comes more from the back muscles and spine: they are not played in the same way. Large, charming illustrations show an armored warrior with facing page explanations of the movements.