ANIMAL STYLES
You will find other animal forms on our site—such as Tiger—but this brings together some disparate forms such as Dragon boxing where we don't have enough to devote a separate section but think the boxing important enough to list.
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CHIN
NAH & SHUAI JIAO (Chinese wrestling)
Page #1: Shuai Jiao (wrestling)
Of course Shuai Jiao, Chinese wrestling, uses joint locks but we broke this section into two divisions because Chin Na does not always use throws and takedown.
Page #2: Chin Na
Here are a number of texts, some of them quite good, on methods and applications of Chin Na ....
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CHOY
LAY FUT
This huge style is a combination of three other branches into one of the most recognizeable and popular Kung Fu styles in the world. With over a hundred forms and a solid fighting style, CLF continues to gather students and admirers.
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DRUNKEN
FISTS
The Drunkard's boxing can be a way of doing your styles, a style in itself or mixed with others forms as in the "Drunken Monkey". We have them all here
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EAGLE CLAW STYLE
A beautiful style blending many good Chin Na techniques with the acrobatic tumbling skills of Fanzi based on Northern Shaolin. A famous and lovely style.
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ESSAYS, HISTORY, THEORY, PHILOSOPHY
In other words, the intellectual side of martial arts which not only exists but is often the real motive for long term interest. Though there are not a lot of really good reads when it comes to the heart and soul of Kung Fu practice, the ones shown here are worth noting, and reading for that matter. Famous teachers, a world-class Chinese historian, stories and pearls of wisdom ...
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FIVE ANCESTORS
The famous Southern Style combining five forms of Kung Fu into one effective whole, blending White Crane, Lo Han, Monkey, Tai Tzu and Tat Chun.
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FUNDAMENTALS
Don't think of the fundamentals as simple, just essential. In this section we have Tan Tui the famous Spring Leg form, compulsory Contemporary Wushu basics, general basics, some excellent first forms from different styles, a children's text and the entire primary curriuculum from the world-famous Jing Woo Association.
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GENERAL AND UNUSUAL THINGS
Some items for fun (Chinese ninjas), some for research (such as a Wushu dictionary so popular we have trouble keeping it in stock) and some things to just keep you guessing.
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HUNG
GAR (Hung Family Fist)
One of the most famous Kung Fu styles in the world! Here we have translations from Lam Sai Wing, numerous representatives like Kwong Wing Lam and Bucksam Kong and much more...
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IRON PALM TRAINING
There are many ways of training your skill in Kung Fu, but this specialize method lies near the core of Kung Fu ...
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KICKING
We like to kick, let's be honest. Here are books on the special talents of kicking Kung Fu style...
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LONG
FIST (various Northern Styles)
Forms derived from many branches including Plum Blossom Boxing, Muslim Cha Boxing and handcuffed boxing.
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LOST
TRACK (Mi Zong)
Variously known as Lost Track Boxing, Mizong Quan and Yan Qing Boxing, this big style is very popular in China and highly respected for its characteristic "lost" footwork. It may go by many names but they all end up here.
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PRAYING
MANTIS
Page 1:Praying
Mantis Kung Fu
The Praying Mantis isn't just popular, it is one of the great success stories of Kung Fu. Here is a wide variety of forms and branches ...
Page #2: Shihfu Paul Eng
Five beautifully done volumes on the art of the Praying
Mantis a DVD and an exclusive interview with this life-long practitoner.
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SELF DEFENSE
Pressure points, tactics, special situations, unusual and simple weapons...
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SHAOLIN
Page #1: Shaolin Kung Fu
Various teachers and methods but all originating in the Shaolin Temple: kicking skills, important forms, old manuscripts, training texts,
Page #2: Shaolin English/Chinese editions
Here is a series of nicely done books with many Shaolin forms and all in en face edition. Very clear photography and straight forward instructions.
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SOUTHERN
KUNG FU &
SHORT FISTS
Included are such lesser seen but fine styles as Choi Mok (Tsai Mo), Chow Gar (Phoenix Eye), Pak Mei (White Eyebrow/Bai Mei), Dragon Boxing, Five Ancestors and more...
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TIGER BOXING AND FU JOW PAI (North and South)
This section brings together many things: the work of Tak Wah Eng during his Fu Jow period and developing his own forms and methods; Dan Draegers books on Black Tiger Boxing and other Tiger style related items.
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WEAPONS
Page #1: Various Weapons
The Kuan Dao, Three-Sectional Staff, Hidden Weapons, Double Sabers, Killing Fan; a wide selection of instruments and skills...
Page #2: Straight Sword
The straight sword is a master's weapon. Here is a whole section devoted to its mastery.
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WHITE CRANE BOXING
The Long Arm styles with its expressive movements and powerful fighting actions...
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WING
CHUN PAI
Wing Chun Pai: Page #1
This is a page of various Wing Chun practitioners and their special methods along with such controversial books as Wing Chun Warrior...
Wing
Chun Pai: Page #2 Randy Williams
Randy Williams has been training for a number of years.
This page ahows not only his newest series of books but many of his original, beautifully done Singapore series ....
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