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KUNG FU - General
Below is a collection of books of many descriptions: self defense, forms, exercise, practice: all showing more faces of this fascinating art.
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 #ESL85 Master Answers Series: The Shaolin Arts
Shaolin Kung Fu, Taijiquan, Qigong, Zen
by
Wong Kiew Kit
252 pages, US $14.95, some illustrations
We feel as though we have an allied spirit here. In this volume teacher Wong Kiew Kit takes on the daunting task of answering the questions he receives through "e" and regular mail. He comments on such topics as Kung Fu, Taiji, Qigong and Zen. With astonishing patience he directs people toward the real understanding of these items. He continually returns to the core concept that, yes, there is something wonderful and quite amazing here and, no, the hard work part of its is not to be circumvented. As per our experience, it is sometimes astounding what people ask. Wong guides back from the fantasy to the even more exciting truth. |
#EMZ98YAN QING (Lost Track)
#1
by
Chen Feng-Qi & Chen You-Liang
Volume #1 240 pages, US $17.95
NOTE: We also have a few copies of this text available in FRENCH (en francaise).
Here
is a series of books on LOST TRACK Kung Fu also variously known
as Mi Zong and Yan Qing. Each book contains three forms. In
addition each book starts with good introductory information on
the history and origin of this famous system. Mi Zong was developed in Cang
County, the birthplace of such great arts as BaJi. It should be
honored and known as much as the Shaolin Temple for its contributions
to the world of martial arts. Suffice to say YanQing is a huge system
(over 100 sets) with much information in it. It has "married"
into many other clans and stills commands respect in the martial
world after centuries of existence. We consider the over all form
here pretty good - maybe slightly "contemporary" - but
strong and very clear. His teacher also demonstrates and participates
in the well-constructed two person forms.
Voume One
has
•Mi
Zong Quan
The Long Fist set here uses angled and wide swing actions more than
linear moves
•Mian Zhang Quan
This Long soft boxing uses "hooking legs" as its foundation
•Zhai Kou Zi (Partner set)
"Undoing the Button" is also called NaFaTao (holding way).
There are a lot of Chin Nah moves with special focus on catching
and breaking away
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#EMZ99YAN QING (Lost Track)
#2
by
Chen Feng-Qi & Chen You-Liang
Volume
#2 324 pages, US $17.95
NOTE: We also have a few copies of this text available in FRENCH (en francaise).
Here
is a series of books on LOST TRACK Kung Fu also variously known
as Mi Zong and Yan Qing. Each book contains three forms. In
addition each book starts with good introductory information on
the history and origin of this famous system. Mi Zong was developed in Cang
County, the birthplace of such great arts as BaJi. It should be
honored and known as much as the Shaolin Temple for its contributions
to the world of martial arts. Suffice to say YanQing is a huge system
(over 100 sets) with much information in it. It has "married"
into many other clans and stills commands respect in the martial
world after centuries of existence. We consider the over all form
here pretty good - maybe slightly "contemporary" - but
strong and very clear. His teacher also demonstrates and participates
in the well-constructed two person forms.
Volume
2 contains
•Yan
Qing Jia Zi
Also called "Mother Boxing" this is a member of the NeiGong
(Internal work) branch
•Lian Shou Quan
Hand and arm motions are linked together to develop skillful angular
attacks
•Tao Huan San (Partner set)
This "chain of rings" is a more advanced two-person set
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#EKF58Skills
of the Vagabonds
#1
Secrets and Tricks "from
where the Japanese Ninjutsu originated"
by Leung Ting
English 162 pages, US $21.50
Hardback
Written
by the well known Leung Ting, a student of Yip Man. We have covered
this one is our "Fun
Stuff" section so the easiest idea is to jump to that
link Fun Stuff. We just never had it for sale before. The blurb
on this book includes Chinese Black Art - Defraudation - "Mou
Shan" witchcraft - Drugs and Poisons - Great Magic Shows
- Body-Disappearance Techniques - Vagabond Kung Fu, etc. This
oversized text concludes with a section on the applications
of Beggar's or "Vagabond" Kung Fu which, historical
research is showing, is the origin of most Okinawan Karate Do. |
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#EKF59Skills
of the Vagabonds
#2
"Behind the Incredibles"
by
Leung Ting
English 170 pages, US $28.50
Hardback
Written
by Leung Ting, a student of Yip Man. This is the second volume
of the Skills of the Vagabonds series which investigates a number
of peripheral aspects of Kung Fu. In his introduction Leung
Ting says the following "I especially appreciate the support
of Grandmaster Cheng Kai Ming of the Vagabonds Style. He not
only offered technical expertise, but he, also, with the help
of his students, offered many demonstrations. Thus, in helping
me with this book, he risks his own livelihood." This is
the simple truth for many of the tricks exposed here have baffled
and confused lay people and Kung Fu students for centuries.
So much of the "Hard Chi Kung" is barely above the
level of Carnival tricks (not a bad level in itself, carnies
are pretty darn good at what they do). But what's extraordinary
about Kung Fu is obscured by this. At least every advanced student
and teacher should read this expose to learn the difference
between the real and the virtual |
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#EKF89 KaoShou
FanZi Quan Kung Fu
(Cuffed Hang Tumbling Fist)
By
Wen JingMing
215 pages, Illustrated, Soft bound
US $10.45
First of all Fan Zi
or Ba Fan Shan is an old and respected school of Kung Fu. It
is also "well married" in that it has been teamed to other significant
styles through the ages. Two of these would be Chuo Jiao (Penetrating
Foot) and Ying Jiao (Eagle Claw) both of which have added Fan
Zi to become hybrids. This particular form of Fan Zi goes back
in one form or another to Qi JiGuang the famous general who
was a martial arts connoisseur. The hands are held together
as though manacled for most of the set. This book also discusses
the "flavor" of Fan Zi and then, for the final section, gives
many forms of usage especially emphasizing the cuffed hand position.
A good clear text with a learnable well organized set and many
applications. See the Chinese version of this text.
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#EKF87 Empowerment
with Freedom from Fear
Craig A. Beuttler
62 pages, US $9.95
This is a book about the basics
of self-defense for women. Craig A. Beuttler, a Doctor of Chiropractic
and a dedicated martial artist, presents a no-nonsense direct
approach to self-preservation. The workbook format allows the
pages to fold open for quick reference. With a wealth of background
information on rape and sexual assault in general this text contains
many helpful tips on personal safety, in other words preventing
the situation from even occurring. And then, of course, extremely
clear and easy to apply responses with the body's natural arsenal
of weapons.
This is a PLUM internet exclusive,
limited in stock but unlimited in application. Order here and
receive a discount. |
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#EKF94 WuSong
Breaks Manacles Kung Fu
By
Cai LongYun
168 pages, Illustrated, Soft bound, Chinese/English
US $8.95
WuSong
has long been one of the favorite characters out of the Chinese
Heroic novel: Water Margin (also known as "Outlaws of the
Marsh" and "All Men are Brothers"). WuSong is escorted
by official guards but, even though manacled, defeats his opponents
and escapes. He is also famous in the novel for fighting a tiger.
WuSong Breaks Manacles is a single person form. There are well
known and popular multiple opponent versions where the player
has to fend off attacks by armed assailants. Much of this form
is demonstrated with one hand grasping the other wrist as though
the hands are cuffed. As a figure from Water Margin WuSong actions
might relate to Liang Shan style or MiZong, though the author
of this book was a specialist in Hua Boxing. Clear illustrations
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 #EKF98 The
Martial Arts Teaching Tales
by Pascal Fauliot
117 pages,Softbound, $ 12.95
From
the back cover:"True
martial arts should never be confused with simple combat techniques.
Rather, martial arts area a way than an individual, after a long and
difficult apprenticeship, can gain a profound understanding of the true
nature or reality and one's place in it. Over time the apprentice discovers
the laws governing subtle forces of life and realizes that their mastery
is only possible after one has mastered oneself. "He who has mastered
the Art doesn't use his sword: he compels his adversary to kill himself."
This quote from renowned sword master Tajima no Kami perfectly expresses
the paradoxical nature of martial arts teaching in China and Japan.
These
teaching stories are moral fables; in fact, they have nothing to prove.
Their purpose is actually to inspire questions and insights that will
aid the student to achieve self-realization.Most of the stories in this
book are based on actual events in the lives or martial teachers who
have achieved legendary status. The almost superhuman abilities of some
of the masters described here are evidence of the secret powers that
can be wielded by those whose martial arts training is not simply the
learning of physical techniques but involves mastering subtle energies
of mind and body. Master of the art of archery Kenzo Awa could hit the
center of a target even when shooting in total darkness. Assailants
of T'ai Chi master Yang Lu Chan found their blows did more damage to
themselves than to their would-be victim. By reading - and comprehending
- the tales in this book, we can acquire the same essential knowledge
that these masters had - that extraordinary forces are within the grasp
of those who have achieved inner peace and self-mastery."
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