Kung Fu the fundamentals

Every one will tell you that the basics are important. They are, but not just for the principles of character and endurance. The basics of Kung Fu, all too often overlooked, are more than building blocks. Developed quite late in the history they are the method by which the student is turned into a Kung Fu artist. They are the marrow of the enterprise.

#EKF55 Tan Tui & GongLi Quan:
10 Fundamental ChinWoo routines
by Lam Wing Kit & Ying FunFong
150 pages, softbound, small but excellent photographs, English/Chinese
US $13.95

This series of compact little books is quite well done. The paper quality and photography are outstanding. We have no idea why they were printed in such a small format but they are done with a professional touch. Each book gives two forms from the original ten JinWu (ChinWoo) Association mandatory ten forms. This first one starts with Tan Tui, a form famous for giving the right "structure" to students. This is followed by GongLi Quan, for "flowing strength" as the name implies. GongLi is an excellent form and has been used as a substitute foundational exercise in place of Tan Tui in some studios. Some history on the development of the ChinWoo is also given. The entire book is En Face in both traditional characters and English.

#EKF56 DaZhanQuan & Jie Quan: 10 Fundamental ChinWoo routines
by Lam Wing Kit & Ying FunFong
150 pages, softbound, small but excellent photographs, English/Chinese
US $13.95

This series of compact little books is quite well done. The paper quality and photography are outstanding. We have no idea why they were printed in such a small format but they are done with a professional touch. Each book gives two forms from the original ten JinWu (ChinWoo) Association mandatory ten forms. This second book begins with the Big Wheel, one of the famous five "Zhan" forms such as ShiZiZhan. This is followed by DaZhanQuan. Some history on the development of the JinWu is also given. The entire book is En Face in both traditional characters and English.

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#EKF51 Partner Tan Tui #1: 10 Fundamental ChinWoo routines
by Lam Wing Kit & Ying FunFong
150 pages, softbound, small but excellent photographs, English/Chinese
US $13.95

JieTanTuiShangLiuLu: This series of compact little books is quite well done. The paper quality and photography are outstanding. We have no idea why they were printed in such a small format but they are done with a professional touch. Each book gives two forms from the original ten JinWu (ChinWoo) Association mandatory ten forms. This third book starts the Tan Tui two person set. This is the ChinWoo version of the Tan Tui with practice for partners. Of all two person versions of Tan Tui this is without a doubt the most famous. Because of the extensive details this form is covered in two volumes in this series. This is volume #1 of the full twelve road version.

#EKF52 Partner Tan Tui #2: 10 Fundamental ChinWoo routines
by Lam Wing Kit & Ying FunFong
150 pages, softbound, small but excellent photographs, English/Chinese
US $13.95

JieTanTuiXiaLiuLu:This series of compact little books is quite well done. The paper quality and photography are outstanding. We have no idea why they were printed in such a small format but they are done with a professional touch. Each book gives two forms from the original ten JinWu (ChinWoo) Association mandatory ten forms.. This fourth continues the Tan Tui two person set.This is the ChinWoo version of the Tan Tui with practice for partners. Of all two person versions of Tan Tui this is without a doubt the most famous. Because of the extensive details this form is covered in two volumes in this series. This is volume #2 of the full twelve road version.

#EKF53 ChinWoo Weapons : 10 Fundamental ChinWoo routines
by Lam Wing Kit & Ying FunFong
150 pages, softbound, small but excellent photographs, English/Chinese
US $13.95

BaguaDao, WuHuQiang,HuPuChunYangGun: This series of compact little books is quite well done. The paper quality and photography are outstanding. We have no idea why they were printed in such a small format but they are done with a professional touch. Each book gives two forms from the original ten JinWu (ChinWoo) Association mandatory ten forms. This is the fifth book, and it is devoted to weapons. The series of forms developed into a curriculum by ChinWoo started a new phase in modern Chinese martial arts teaching. Most of the core curriculum was developed for hand and leg practice but here is the weapons section of the program. In this slim volume we have the ChinWoo versions of three weapons: Bagua Dao (Eight Direction Saber), and HuPu ChunYang gun ( Pure Yang Staff) and Wu Hu Qiang (Five Tiger Spear). The latter is demonstrated by Mr. Chiu Chi Lin of Hebei.

#EKF93 Basic Chinese Boxing
by Cai Yun
246 pages, softbound
US $9.95

Printed in Hong Kong this neat little book is EN FACE, that is, both Chinese and English versions are represented. Not only a nice set with clear illustrations but a good book for those wanting to improve their martial translation skills.

This book is indeed a set of basic forms: namely Tan Tui (12 road), Gung Li (Flowing Strength: a popular alternative form used by the ChinWoo School) and Short Strike a mix similar to Tan Tui. Definitely Long Fist with photographic cut out illustrations this is a straight forward, inexpensive rendition of fundamental sets.

#EKF66 Chang Quan Long Arm Boxing
compiled by Victor Wu
English, 163 pages, softbound
US $ 8.45

This is a very inexpensive and clearly illustrated version of the basic compulsory routines of Long Fist accepted by the People's Republic. The English is clear and the illustrations are heavy, strong and very direct. This shows three entire forms with progressive difficulty. This was one of the first books to lucidly explain these compulsories and , with changes in time and attitude, might be heading toward collectibility: especially with the approach of the Olympics.

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#EKF71 10 Routine Spring Leg
Shih Lu Tan Tui
Ma ZhenBang
147 pages, US $10.95

In case you haven't noticed, we like the Tan Tui (Spring Leg) form. It is so traditional and authentic and sometimes grueling that even in China it's starting to disappear. But there are a lot of reasons to retain this respected form. First it's honest. There's an old saying, "If your Tan Tui is good then your Kung Fu is good". It's not for nothing that it was selected as the cornerstone of the Ching Wu organization. Tan Tui is pretty hard to fake. Not only is it the foundation set for Cha Chuan (or Jiao Men as Muslim style can be called) but it is universally recognized as the one set that almost any Long Fist style can use as a foundational exercise. It opens the body, stretches the meridians and teaches proper posture.

Of all our Tan Tui books this one probably has the best form. The stances are deep, the moves a little over-stretched but the form is strong and definite. Really quite impressive lines in the practitioner pictured. As an added bonus, all in English and Chinese, en face.

#EKF 67 Northern Shaolin 12 Tan Tui Boxing
(Spring Leg 12 Road)
by Chan Kin-Man & Hui Tin-Hing
Chinese/English en face, 277 pages, softbound
US $ 11.95

Printed in Hong Kong this neat little book is EN FACE, that is, both Chinese and English versions are represented. Not only a nice set with clear illustrations but a good book for those wanting to improve their martial translation skills.

This is a 12-Road version of Tan Tui (Spring Leg) form. Certainly a key training form of Kung Fu, Tan Tui was one of the first forms agreed on by many teachers to be "adaptable" to almost any Kung Fu style. Specializing in extended limbs, low stances, solid foundation and definitive actions; Tan Tui is taught throughout the world in such famous venues as many Praying Mantis school, the Ching Wu Association and as a basis of Northern Shaolin. Many applications given.

#EKF69 Wah Lum Kung Fu's First Fist Form
Chan Pui
105 pages, US $12.95

Chan Pui is a well known teacher and practitioner of Long Fist Kung Fu. This nice little book is clearly illustrated with some great limbering up exercises, basic fist and stance positions and, of course, the first fist set of his Wah Lum Kung Fu system. A neat little piece with Q & A on Kung Fu, pictures of Wooden Pole practice and lots of extras; this inexpensive edition is a nice addition to a basic Kung Fu library.

#EKF 76 Kung Fu for Young People
by Ted Mancuso & Frank Hill
96 pages, softbound, illustrated
US $12.95

Still the most popular book for kids and parents interested in Kung Fu. Over thirty thousand copies sold. Profusely illustrated by nationally syndicated cartoonist Frank Hill. A fun introduction to the Martial Arts. Frank's illustrations are delightful with simple, bold lines and whimsical interpretation. Frank's work has long been associated with such great comic strips and books as Short Ribs, Bugs Bunny, Dennis the Menace and numerous other productions. A wonderful present for a "young at heart" beginning martial student.