Well, here is an event! We have just added to our site this beautiful book from Lionbooks on Zheng Man Qing’s) (Cheng Man Ching’s) teachings, presented by Hong WuCheng. Included, in full-color photgraphs, are the 37- and 72- routines, plus the complete Tai Chi sword. There are also sections on Zheng’s fundamentals, and basics, approach […]
Oct
28
2021
28
2021
Oct
6
2019
6
2019
The Eye of Robert Smith
Here is a short and direct excerpt from one of the forefathers of western martial arts writings. Robert Smith was as much a story-teller as he was a reporter, bringing forth tales from the fringes of some styles, along with the hidden clashes between the masters of others. “Simply observing the art without participating […]
Sep
20
2012
20
2012
Jul
4
2011
4
2011
The Passing of Robert Smith
July 1st, Robert Smith passed away. Someone in the martial arts field once called him “the Grand-daddy of us all.”
Mar
1
2011
1
2011
A New Book on Zheng Manqing
For those interested in at least one version—and a widely accepted one—of Zheng’s achievements, this will be a thorough and interesting read…
Dec
28
2009
28
2009
… One Arm
Zhengmanqing once famously told his students “last night I dreamt I had no arms” and this marked the beginning of an interesting training method within the lineage
