Here at Plum we hold a special place in our hearts for Chin Na (Qin Na) and its exceptional methods of practical usage that can be applied in any style. Although there are several worthy texts on the subject, the one we have always recommended above all others is Tim Cartmell’s translation of Practical Chin […]
Jan
3
2016
3
2016
Dec
27
2013
27
2013
Glance: Are there really Effortless Combat Throws?
Here’s a quick look-see and video review of Tim Cartmell’s book, “Effortless Combat Throws,” an excellent companion to his DVD of the same name. We hope people are enjoying these quick, informal reviews and getting a chance to look inside and become more familiar with these books. ECT is a fine example of a teaching […]
Nov
26
2013
26
2013
Fun Stuff: Borrowing from the West
There is even a small—very small—contingent of people who believe that Kung Fu started in and around Greece …
Nov
20
2012
20
2012
Yang’s Improved Chin Na
We now offer a new title on Chin Na by Yang Jwing Ming. We feel this is a considerable improvement over his earlier Chin Na series…
Nov
6
2010
6
2010
Fun Stuff: The First Bruce
Bruce Tegner, one of the first Kung Fu men…?
Jul
22
2010
22
2010
The Facets of Chin Na
Two young boys engaged in grabbing one another, trying to gain a momentary upper hand, catching and locking each others joints must go back to the time before the pyramids.
Jun
19
2010
19
2010
Product: First Chinese Jiujitsu book
It’s just like enjoying people, sometimes the most fun is to meet the truly eccentric…
