Hakka Unicorn Boxing DVD by Tyler R. Rea Hakka Boxing style Kei Lun Kune (Unicorn Boxing) is a famous form not only in Chinese Kung Fu, but also in boxing styles from other countries, such as Malaysia. This DVD offers a rare presentation of this form, aided by some innovative breakdowns and demonstrations. Every action […]
Nov
6
2017
6
2017
Aug
4
2017
4
2017
Muslim Kung Fu: The Fist of the Bodyguards
Comment: Of the over 700 articles and opinion pieces on the martial arts I’ve published, this one on Muslim Kung Fu has probably gotten the most reactions. Letters and question from all over the world have flooded in. There is a lot of interest there in Jiao Men, Islamic martial arts. Here is the first […]
Feb
12
2016
12
2016
Just a Handful of Books
We have SO many new texts in Chinese to offer that we are just picking some at random. Some are on rare material like Shi style Bagua, others are those classic collectibles taken at the beginning of the last century with dodgy photos and famous masters still young men. We picked a few subjects at […]
Aug
31
2015
31
2015
Second Look: A Big Book on a Misunderstood Art
I often jokingly called YiQuan “the old martial artist’s pasture” because it seemed that only people who wanted minimal practice, yet expected super-human powers, ever ordered any related products. I have to admit that at this point I never really “got” YiQuan. Even though I’ve been in the field for a long time, this seemingly […]
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 […]
Dec
8
2013
8
2013
Kung Fu in the Next Century
The problem with Shaolin is not that it will disappear but that the name will become so common as to signify nothing.
May
5
2013
5
2013
Two China Masters Camps: La Honda
Master Qian performs the rare Fighting form from the 6 harmony/ 10 animal xinyi system. This is only the second and last time this form was performed in North America. ..
May
6
2012
6
2012
Xin Yi Liu He: This Time, A Book
A few days ago, we added a great series of Xin Yi Liu He DVDs. Now, we are happy to announce the return of one of our favorite books on the same subject.
Nov
8
2011
8
2011
One Last Chu Gui Ting DVD
Here is the last of Yang De ChengDe’s representation of the style of his teacher—Chu Gui Ting
Sep
8
2011
8
2011
Butterfly Hands
The Butterfly Hands, often associated with a crossed-wrist position, comes up here and there in some styles of Kung Fu where you would least expect it. Hung Gar, for instance, has a nice Butterfly Set with fast, light hands and lots of body spinning. Here is a book on the Butterfly Technique of the Xin […]
Jul
17
2011
17
2011
Xing Yi from a Well Rounded Teacher
…we’ll just suggest that if you have any interest in this art you check out the newest offerings on this subject…
May
27
2010
27
2010
Product: 18 Circles DVD
You will note that a number of instructors are getting to an age, informed by their experience and years of practice, where they are trying to
May
8
2010
8
2010
