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“Shaolin”

Nov
29
2012

Body Conditioning: The Kung Fu Way

Especially for the younger Kung Fu student, this could be one of the DVDs we sell with the most fun AND a very strong workout…

Oct
6
2012

The Five Pattern Boxing of Hung

The interesting thing about this set is that it can be practiced with the animals separated or linked…

Mar
3
2012

Luo Han Boxing

Here is a nicely presented text on the Luo Han boxing available in Taiwan.

Feb
13
2012

The Kung Fu Flail

The idea of the nunchaku may bring up images of a screaming Bruce Lee wannabe devastating a half dozen overweight gangsters in shirts so ugly they deserved the beating from the moment they walked on the screen.

Dec
10
2011

North vs. South, Hands vs. Feet

“Southern Hands, Northern Legs.” This old saying has bamboozled hordes of martial students to take for granted the superiority of hand striking for the Southern styles of Kung Fu and the dominance of kicking in the Northern styles.

Sep
13
2011

Tong Bei but Shaolin Style

You can’t help, when you are watching the Shaolin version of Tong Bei, thinking that this might be what Tong Bei was like when it was just developed…

Sep
2
2011

INB #24: Modes of Locomotion

The problem isn’t going through the first grade, the problem is being stuck in the first grade forever.

Aug
17
2011

The Bandit in the House: Plum’s Newest Publication

In this 210 page book, illustrated with over 100 photos, Ted teaches the Shaolin Bandit Knife. This weapon that is rarely demonstrated, much fun to play, and—with such movements as “body spin under knife”—also makes a traditional and beautiful performance set. Plus, for the first time, an extensive usage section tests the Knife against its worthy opponent, the Spear.

Jun
3
2011

Like A Hawk

Yang Wei, who trounces his assistant on this new series, is also a specialist in Eagle Boxing. We think aviary Kung Fu is his main love. Hawk style is said to derive from Shaolin’s ShiDeYin.

Apr
13
2011

Shaolin Daggers

Of all the Northern Shaolin set I studied for years one of my favorites was the Shaolin Double Daggers…

Mar
11
2011

Shaolin and the Nat Geo

Well, here’s something we never thought we’d see,

Feb
7
2011

The Shaolin Eagle Flies

Here is the newest, the Shaoliin Eagle Claw by a top performer…

Oct
26
2010

Our Most Popular Shaolin Series

maybe it’s because the photos are as clear and Geng Jun’s postures with nice little arrows showing where to go next…

Oct
23
2010

The Chinese LoHan of Kung Fu

To some they were robbers and outlaws…

Oct
6
2010

Stock New and Returning…

NEW: The Method of the Internal Arts by You Zhi Qiong explores the author’s travels through the countries of Tai Chi, Bagua and Xing Yi and his essays and observations on the practice and perfection of the skills involved. Many modern issues including the overall discussion of exactly what is happening during internal practice are […]

Aug
29
2010

Shaolin and Eagles and Dragons and Tigers, Oh my!

Great news! Just got a nice delivery of Chinese books back into stock. Some of these have been gone a while, so dust off your want lists and dive in. Of particular note are the following (and we’ll do some further updating in later posts):

May
17
2010

Product: Shaolin To Go

Not every martial book can be a winner.

May
13
2010

Those Unpredictable Weapons

The steel whip makes a “whirrrrr” as it cuts through the air…

Apr
12
2010

JinGang LiGong Style (Buddha Disciple)

Jin Gang is supposed to originate in the Song Dynasty over 1100 years ago.

Mar
7
2010

Product: Shaolin 6 Harmony and Tiger

Appropriately, we add the Pouncing Tiger form