Right before the end of the year, we welcome back a few old friends, Chinese Kung Fu books that are always welcome at Plum. We’ve got a lot of new material coming, too, in the next little while, so keep an eye on this spot. (Click each book to get more info, and to purchase). […]
Dec
22
2017
22
2017
Aug
27
2015
27
2015
Get ‘Em While They’re Hot: Xing Yi and Tai Chi
We’ve added two books to our wonderful “Hurt Book” section: Shang Yun-Xiang XingYiQuan and Classical Wu Style Tai Ji Quan. The excellent Xing Yi text is one we have been carrying, but these are special priced at $12.95 (as opposed to the previously discounted Plum price of $19.95.) The Wu Style book is an old […]
May
11
2015
11
2015
FINALLY! Books from Hong Kong are here
Here’s the short version: Last year, we re-ordered these wonderful titles from Hong Kong Chin Woo. It took 3 months and they arrived…sort of—one of the boxes from the order went missing in the US Postal System (it actually navigated the oceans but got lost between New Jersey and California.) It took a while but […]
Feb
26
2015
26
2015
Return of the Hurts
The problem with those closets you have filled and would like to forget, like the ones out back or under your staircase, is that they invariably contain treasures. I admit it, we’ve been neglectful with our Hurts books. And we even like this section! Things are no longer amiss, though, since we just finished putting […]
Feb
22
2015
22
2015
A Daoist Roadmap for Nourishing Life
Wu Dang Daoist Priest Yun Xiang Tseng (Chen) Master Chen, comes from a 700 year old unbroken line of Wu Dang teachers. He is a 14th generation Zhang Sanfeng lineage holder and a 25th generation Longmen Daoist Priest. At a young age he was chosen to train on Wu Dang Mountain by Master Li Chengyu, […]
Feb
19
2015
19
2015
Xin Nian Kuai Le! Gong Hay Fat Choy! Happy New Year!
From our family to yours, warmest wishes for a healthy and prosperous new year. Keep practicing! Ted, Debbie and Linda 新年快樂
Feb
16
2015
16
2015
Adam Hsu Speaks Up
From a lifetime of teaching and writing about Martial arts, internationally known Adam Hsu has compiled many of his thoughts in this three+ hour discussion. Billed as a “debate” it would be more fitting to call this “debate points” like what you might rehearse with your own hometown debate team. His approach challenges many ideas […]
Feb
9
2015
9
2015
Shang Style Xing Yi by Li Wen-Bin
This is a large name in Xing Yi studies. This translation of a book by top stylist of the Shang school of Xing Yi is one of the most in-depth discussions on the art that we have seen. Nicely translated it goes beyond simple instruction into topics of origins, who wrote what, what does it […]
Jan
26
2015
26
2015
Two More from Jack Yan: Whip Stick and Sword
Aside from his good work in bringing so much material on Chen Zheng Lei’s work in Chen style Taiji, it is no wonder that teacher Jack Yan’s recent contributions have gained so much popularity. First fact, he holds a Ph. D. in Chinese Martial Arts. He also holds a Master’s degree in English. He has […]
Jan
3
2015
3
2015
Ba Gua Nei Gong series adds Volume #5
Tom Bisio, founder of New York Internal Arts and Internal Arts International, continues his chronicling of the Gao style Ba Gua Qi Gong training. This newest addition, brings the series to a famous title in Nei Gong—Tian Gan— which means Heavenly Stem and refers to the long axis of the body, a crucial directional component […]
Dec
15
2014
15
2014
Traditional Kung Fu Trio: Through the Back Boxing, Whip and Sword
Whirling like a windmill then zipping past as straight as a sparrow hawk, Tong Bei style Kung Fu is as distinctive as a green fire engine. The very name of the style, Through the Back Boxing gives a big clue manifested as whipping, circling and hooking arms. This is set off against TBQ’s tight, straight […]
Dec
10
2014
10
2014
Nov
25
2014
25
2014
The Second Special Lam Family Hung Kuen Book is Here!
Not to be missed if you are a Hung or related practitioner or you want to see a good example of “how Kung Fu ought to be” presented.
Nov
16
2014
16
2014
Now You Can Look It Up
If you’ve been around in the Chinese martial arts field for a while and have tried your hand at translation, you probably will think the same thing I did on first seeing teacher Andrea Falk’s wushu dictionary: “Not only could I have written this, but I probably did…more than once.” The difference is that Sifu […]
Oct
31
2014
31
2014
Face-to-face translations
What are “en face” editions?
Oct
27
2014
27
2014
Two Bagua Classics in new translation
Dedicated Bagua teacher, Andrea Falk, offers up her translation of Jiang RongQiao’s Bagua Zhang Eight Palms form AND Yan Dehua’s Bagua Applications. Not only are these clear, accessible translations, but the Jiang text has additional posture photos from teacher Cai YuHua. Falk herself learned the Jiang style from sifu Huan Dahai, an apprentice of Jiang’s. […]
Oct
22
2014
22
2014
Chi: Straight Up
This is a lively approach … to the topic of CHI.
Oct
16
2014
16
2014
A Qigong sequence from Xing Yi
Xing Yi Quan: Tu Na Si Ba The Four Breathing Methods of Master Li Gui Chang Tom Bisio takes a little time off to present this book on the Xing Yi Qigong developed by Li Gui Chang (student of Dong Xiu Sheng.) His teacher Dong was the student of masters Geng Ji Shan, Li Cun […]
Oct
9
2014
9
2014
Snake, Cat, Crane Combined Fist: Hung Style
Not only does it contain the entire form, but it gives some great historical information on the creation of this set and, in the wider picture, the creative process that was occurring with many other teachers…
Sep
19
2014
19
2014
6 Harmonies 8 Methods, new
Liuhebafa seems to be growing in every direciton. This is the so-called “fourth internal style” and some people see it as having a more distinctly martial tone to its voice. We’re happy to add a nice representation to our already strong list. This is a peek directly into a lesson from a well skilled instructor […]
