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Wing Chun Kung Fu
Wing Chun Kung Fu
by Sifu Shaun Rawcliffe
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Introducing the fundamental principles of this simple Chinese martial art system. 130 diagrams.... (read more)

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Beyond Kung Fu: Breaking an Opponent's Power Through Relaxed Tension
Beyond Kung Fu: Breaking an Opponent's Power Through Relaxed Tension
by Leo Fong
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Instead of facing an opponent while physically tense and adrenaline-pumped, this book teaches how to use the subtle power of nonresistance to break an opponent. Featuring detailed, step-by-step photo sequences that juxtapose relaxed-tension techniques... (read more)

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American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
by Matthew Polly
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Bill Bryson meets Bruce Lee in this raucously funny story of one scrawny American's quest to become a kung fu master at China's legendary Shaolin Temple. Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young Matthew... (read more)

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An American's Journey to the Shaolin Temple
An American's Journey to the Shaolin Temple
by Steve Demasco
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Steve DeMasco shares the story of his ascension to the rank of 10th-degree Shaolin kempo black belt and appointment as honorary ambassador to the legendary Shaolin Temple in mainland China! A must for every Shaolin enthusiast!... (read more)

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Shaolin Lohan Kung-fu
Shaolin Lohan Kung-fu
by P'ng Chye Khim
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Chinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I & Pa-Kua
Chinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I & Pa-Kua
by Robert W Smith
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Perfect for people of all ages and nearly any level of health, Chinese internal boxing does not depend on muscular strength. Instead, its power is drawn from the cultivation and practical application of internal energy, or ch'i. Chinese Internal Boxing... (read more)

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The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu
The Complete Guide to Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu
by Stuart Alve Olson
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Developed by Wang Lang over 300 years ago, Praying Mantis Kung Fu is the only martial art based on the fighting skills of an insect. This fascinating system utilizes swift, methodical movements for defense and offense, and is well respected as an art... (read more)

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Shaolin Fighting: Theories & Concepts
Shaolin Fighting: Theories & Concepts
by Douglas L Wong
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Shaolin fighting explores the many facets of kung-fu from the beginning stages of saluting to the advanced exercises used on kung-fu training equipment. Included are chapters on Chinese ranking, Chinese salutation, hand techniques, fighting, internal... (read more)

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American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
by Matthew Polly
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The raucously funny story of one young American?s quest to become the baddest dude on the planet (and possibly find inner peace along the way) Growing up a ninety-eight-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, Matthew Polly... (read more)

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Kung Fu - The Way of Heaven & Earth
Kung Fu - The Way of Heaven & Earth
by Mike Symonds
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Devotees of any Martial Art will find this book interesting as it covers the history of Chinese Kung Fu and the history of Wudang (the traditional seat of Taoism) with copious references and dates. From basic stances to blocks, punches and kicks... (read more)

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Ba Gua: Hidden Knowledge in the Taoist Internal Martial Art
Ba Gua: Hidden Knowledge in the Taoist Internal Martial Art
by Hsing Han Liu
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The Taoist yogic discipline of Ba Gua is an internal form of the ancient art of kung fu--as are the much older t'ai chi and Xing I. Ba Gua is the most arcane and yogic of three sister arts--t'ai chi and Xing I are the others--and is distinguished by... (read more)

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Shaolin: Temple of Zen
Shaolin: Temple of Zen
by Justin Guariglia
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Justin Guariglia's spectacular photographs documents, for the first time in history, the guarded kung fu masters of the ancient Shaolin Temple--a Chinese Buddhist sect dedicated to preserving this form of kung fu. Featuring serial imagery of fighting... (read more)

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Iron Shirt Chi Kung
Iron Shirt Chi Kung
by Mantak Chia
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Long before the advent of firearms, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, a form of Kung Fu, built powerful bodies able to withstand hand-to-hand combat. Even then, however, martial use was only one aspect of Iron Shirt Chi Kung, and today its other benefits... (read more)

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The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume Two
The Wing Chun Compendium, Volume Two
by Wayne Belonoha
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Wing Chun, also called Ving Tsun, is a popular system of kung fu designed centuries ago by a Buddhist nun and Shaolin master. Together, the two volumes of The Wing Chun Compendium offer a complete guide to the discipline, from theory and philosophy to... (read more)

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Complete Kung Fu Fighting Guide, Vol. 1
Complete Kung Fu Fighting Guide, Vol. 1
by Jane Hallander
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Kung fu, China's martial arts legacy, stretches from the distant past of the Shaolin Temple to the new millennium. Within these pages you will discover the history and development of kung fu in China and its spread into the United States and around the... (read more)

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Jackie Chan (Best of Inside Kung-Fu)
Jackie Chan (Best of Inside Kung-Fu)
by John R Little
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If you're a fan of Jackie Chan--the world's most popular action movie star--you've got to have this book. Drawing from Inside Kung Fu magazine's exclusive archives, every page is packed with rare pictures and unique insights on this comedy-kung-fu mega... (read more)

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Chinese Wushu: The 10-Minute Primer
Chinese Wushu: The 10-Minute Primer
by Qingjie Zhou
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Wushu techniques are at the core of all of China’s martial arts.... (read more)

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The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster
The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster
by Steve Demasco
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Born in the projects of Spanish Harlem to a disabled mother and an abusive father, Steve DeMasco spent most of his childhood lost and angry. Drifting from one job to another, he stalked the streets as a troubled youth, barely surviving while all of his... (read more)

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The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster
The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Kung Fu Grandmaster
by Steve DeMasco
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A child abuse survivor and former petty criminal recounts how he turned his life around by embracing the philosophies of the Shaolin Fighting Monks, in a collection of inspirational stories that illustrates ten principles of individual growth. Reprint.... (read more)

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Chin Na in Ground Fighting
Chin Na in Ground Fighting
by Al Arsenault
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This self-defense guide focuses on the use of joint locks, cavity presses, and bone misplacement to subdue any aggressor. Theory, principles, and techniques are included.... (read more)

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