The first half of the XXth century

Jin Jing Zhong. Authentic Shaolin Heritage: Training Methods of 72 Arts of Shaolin /Tanjin, 1934/

/Original edition: Tanjin, 1934; translated from Chinese in 2004/

The book was written in 1934 with blessing and direct participation of the Abbot of the Shaolin Monastery Reverend Miao Xing nicknamed "Golden Arhat", one of the best Shaolin fighters of all times. The book presents full description of exercises and requirements to their execution, as well as the fundamentals of training theory of 72 Shaolin Arts.

The book is devoted to the most enigmatic and little-known aspect of training of Shaolin monks. Training methods described in the book allow to develop supernatural abilities, far beyond abilities of an ordinary man. In the course of many centuries the methods were the base and core of Shaolin combat training, the most secret part carefully hidden from strangers. 

However, after a huge fire in 1928 that burnt down Shaolin and a greater part of its records the situation changed. An acute problem of preserving the Shaolin heritage for future generations arose. Most probably, it was the principle reason which made Shaolin Abbot Miao Xing reveal one of the main secrets of Shaolin to the public...(Show more)

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Jin Jing Zhong. Authentic Shaolin Heritage: Dian Xue Shu (Dim Mak) - Skill of Acting on Acupoints /Tanjin, 1934/ 

/Original edition: Tanjin, 1934; translated from Chinese in 2004/

Jin Jing Zhong

Jin Jing Zhong (alias En Zhong) was born in 1904, had an unofficial name of Zhe Chen and a nickname of Fendian Ke ("Mad"). Engaged in traditional styles Kung Fu from his childhood...(Show more)

Book are about methods of acting on acupoints and their practical application in Martial Arts. DIAN XUE SHU that is literally means "The Art of Touching Acupoints" is more known in the West as DIM MAK ("Blows at arteries" in Cantonese dialect) or "Death Touch". It should be noted that the last two names do not fully reflect the essence of this method. DIAN XUE SHU is a profound teaching which is closely connected to Chinese traditional medicine...(Show more)

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Jin Yi Ming. LIAN GONG MI JUE: Secret Methods of Acquiring External and Internal Mastery /Shanghai, 1930/

/Original edition: Shanghai, 1930; translated from Chinese in 2007/

Jin Yi Ming

The book was written by Jin Yi Ming in collaboration with Guo Cui Ya. The first edition of the book was issued in August of 1930. The book was printed by the Publishing House Hua Lian in Shanghai.

Today as in the ancient time special exercises aimed at acquiring “Internal Mastery”(GONG FU) are one of the most important elements of Shaolin monks training. An old proverb says: “If you exercise only the technique (style) but ignore special training you will be a nobody till your old days.” “Special training” implies particular exercises for developing both WAI ZHUANG – “External Power” and NEI ZHUANG – “Internal Power”...(Show more)

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Liu Jin Sheng. Shaolin Chin Na Fa: Art of Seizing and Grappling. Instructor's Manual for Police Academy of Zhejiang...  /Shanghai, 1936/ 

/Original edition: Shanghai, 1936; translated from Chinese in 2005/

Liu Jin Sheng

The book was written by Liu Jin Sheng in collaboration with Zhao Jiang. The first edition of the book was issued in July of 1936 as a manual for the Police Academy of Zhejiang province. The book was printed by the publishing house Shan Wu in Shanghai.

"...If you are in command of this technique, you can sway the destiny of the enemy. You can kill your enemy, cause unbearable pain, tear his muscles and sinews, break his bones or make him unconscious for some time and completely disable him to resist. Even a woman or a physically weak man who mastered this technique can curb a strong enemy. This technique demands deftness and skill, not brute force..." (Show more)

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Lam Sai Wing. GUNG GEE FOOK FU KUEN: Moving Along the Hieroglyph Gung, I Tame the Tiger with the Pugilistic Art

/Original edition: Hong Kong, 1956; translated from Chinese in 2002/

"This book will help to reach the mastership in Fighting Arts that are not simple to understand. It has been written with the aim of handing down the knowledge to disciples who are eager to find tutors and expect to receive instructions." Lam Sai Wing

The book scrutinizes an old canonical form (Tao) which comes from the Shouthern Shaolin Temple (Siu Lum). It is believed that the founder of the Hung Gar Kung Fu style, Hung Hei Goon studied this form under the tutorship of Southern Shaolin's best fighter, a Master of the Tiger Style Gee Sin. The form emphasize the powerful and fierce technique of Southern Shaolin Tiger Style, one of the most effective hand-to-hand system of Chinese Martial Arts...(Show more)

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Lam Sai Wing. FU HOK SEUNG YING KUEN: Tiger & Crane Double Form

/Original edition: Hong Kong, 1957; translated from Chinese in 2003/

"...Since my young years till now, for 50 years, I have been learning from Masters. 
I am happy that I have earned the love of my tutors who passed on me the Shaolin Mastery…"  Lam Sai Wing

This form (TAO), known as "Tiger & Crane Double Form", was created in the late XIXth century by Lam Sai Wing's teacher, an unrivalled master Wong Fei Hung. The Tiger's extremely tough, fierce and lightning-fast attack are balanced against and supplemented by the softer and smoother techniques of the Crane. The "hard" and the "soft" combine in a harmony. A lot of attention is given to real-life combat application of the techniques in question...(Show more)

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Lam Sai Wing. TID SIN KUEN: Iron Thread. Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu Classics Series (Second Edition, 2007)

/Original edition: Hong Kong, 1957; translated from Chinese in 2002 - 2007/

"From my own experience I know that the most impressing thing in TIET SIN is that the physical strength of those who train themselves can be increased by nine times. It is hard to believe for those who did not practice this method..." Li Shi Hui

Provides a detailed description of the old Shaolin method of "Internal Training". A master of the Iron Thread can withstand, with no consequences, the strongest of blows, including ones with heavy objects or cold steel arms, bend thick iron rods with his hands, and his "rooting power" is so strong that he cannot be displaced by a group of strong people. In addition, this wonderful method strengthens all internal organs, bones, muscles and sinews...(Show more)

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 Yuan Chu Cai. MEI HUA ZHUANG: Poles of Plum Blossom. External and Internal Training

/Original edition: unknown; translated from Chinese in 2005/

 Yuan Chu Cai

Now many exercises presented in the book are almost lost and practiced by very few people. However, earlier they were an integral part of training in traditional schools of Chinese Martial Arts...

The book covers “External” (WAI) and “Internal” (NEI) training methods practiced by traditional schools of the “Shaolin family” (SHAOLIN PAI). The following proverb has been passed down from generation to generation of people who were occupied in martial arts: “Strength can not overcome Style, Style can not overcome Mastery (GONG FU).” There is one more saying: “Style is the flesh of Mastery, Mastery (GONG FU) is the skeleton of Style.”...(Show more)

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 Xu Yi Qian. CHUAN NA QUAN: Style of Piercing Blows and Holds /Shanghai, 1936/

/Original edition: Shanghai, 1936; translated from Chinese in 2005/

 Xu Yi Qian

"I think writing books on martial arts requires the utmost exactness, briefness and clarity, so the reader could catch all nuances of movements and their combat employment at once..."

"The author set himself the task to disclose all niceties of the style and described movements with so many details that it is possible to exercise independently of a master. This problem was successfully solved by him. Now those who have no tutor can train themselves with the aid of the book as if a flesh-and-blood tutor is beside them. I share and hail such an approach of the honorable Xu, therefore I was happy to write the preface..." Jing Yi Ming, Academy of National Martial Arts (1934)...(Show more)

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 Tang Ji Ren. Pugilistic Art of the Tang Family. DA HONG QUAN /Hangzhou, 1933/

/Original edition: Hangzhou, 1933; translated from Chinese in 2005/

 Tang Ji Ren

From his early childhood Tang Ji Ren learned WU SHU from his father, prominent master Tang Peng Zhao (Tang Xian, 1856 – 1938) who taught the small boy the basic of Shaolin tradition. 

"...Those who learn the Martial Art first of all should pay attention to proper stances and positions. In ancient time, when learning the martial art at the initial stage, first of all they paid attention to mastering proper stances, not to exercises in blows and movements. Only after a disciple learned how to stand, he was taught other techniques, as that section (stances) he must acquire deeply and thoroughly. Deep comprehension is impossible without studying fundamentals"...(Show more)

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The second half of the XXth century

 Huang Han Xun. LUOHAN GONG: Shaolin Internal Training Set  

/Original edition: unknown; translated from Chinese in 2007/

 Huang Han Xun

The history of the creation of this book goes back to Master Fan Xu Dong (1841 – 1925(1936?)). At the turn of the XIX and XX centuries Fan Xu Dong several times visited Shaolin where he studied heritage of the monastery...(Show more)

Today as in the ancient time special exercises aimed at acquiring “Internal Mastery”(GONG FU) are one of the most important elements of Shaolin monks training. Those exercises united under the common name NEI GONG (“Internal Work”) make up the core of the Shaolin School of martial arts, they are the key to the true summit of mastery. An important component of NEI GONG is QI GONG (QIGONG), or “Art of controlling the internal energy QI”...(Show more)

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 Lin Yin Sheng, Wang Jian Min. SHE ZU QUAN: Pugilistic Art of the SHE Nationality  

/Original edition: unknown; translated from Chinese in 2006/

The style SHE ZU QUAN belongs to the Southern Shaolin school, its special features are a resolute and steadfast step, hard release of force, multiform arm technique and wide use of fingers and palms for striking. There is the following saying among masters of SHE ZU QUAN: “The road to acquiring martial art starts from the skill “Standing like a pole”..(Show more) 

"Rapidity, Hardness, Strength – three of those features of SHE ZU QUAN were called “Three Gems”. Hardness in SHE ZU QUAN is, first of all, hardness of body and arms. Due to special exercises the body becomes as if forged of iron. Special attention must be paid to such exercises as “iron palm”, “skill of bamboo bundle”, “iron arm”. Thanks to those exercises hands and palms gain hardness of steel and fingers become similar to steel hooks"...(Show more)

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 Leung Ting.  Skills of the Vagabonds  /Hong Kong, 1998 /

    The Demoniac Skills: The Chinese Black Magic-Like Technique in Battle, Spying, Stealing etc.

   Skills of the Vagabonds, from Where the Japanese Ninjutsu Originated...

 Written by the well known Leung Ting, a student of grandmaster Yip Man, this colorful book reveals all the top secrets of Chinese Black Art: Defraudation, MOU SHAN Witchcraft, Drugs and Poisons, Great Magic Shows, Body-Disappearance Techniques, Vagabond Kung Fu, Secret Communication Techniques, Self Defense Techniques and many methods of Stealth, Evasion and Escape from hostile pursuers and other dangerous situations. 

 This oversized text concludes with a section on the applications of Beggar's or "Vagabond" Kung Fu which, historical research is showing, is the origin of the most Okinawa Karate styles. A fascinating expose of the Chinese "Vagabond" culture, whose wanderings produced legends of Black and White Magic, Secret Potions, Hidden Messages and unsurpassed Martial Arts Skill. Once shrouded in mystery, these incredible skills are considered the origin of Japanese Ninjutsu. The author shows you how their techniques were done by removing the veil of secrecy. Filled with stories, great art and information found no where else.  /166 pages, 9 x 12 in, hundreds illustrations and photographs/

 Leung Ting.  Behind The Incredibles - Skills of the Vagabonds II  /Hong Kong, 1991/ 

    The Demoniac Skills: The Chinese Black Magic-Like Technique in Battle, Spying, Stealing etc.

Dr. Leung Ting's stunning sequel to “Skills of the Vagabonds”. This is the second volume of the Skills of the Vagabonds series which investigates a number of peripheral aspects of Kung Fu. In his introduction Leung Ting says: "I especially appreciate the support of Grandmaster Cheng Kai Ming of the Vagabonds Style. He not only offered technical expertise, but he, also, with the help of his students, offered many demonstrations. Thus, in helping me with this book, he risks his own livelihood." This is the simple truth for many of the tricks exposed here have baffled and confused lay people and Kung Fu students for centuries.

 Reveals the astonishing and often amusing truth behind incredible feats: Bending metal spoons and forks with Chi (Qi), Smashing bricks on Iron Head, Iron Throat, Lying on a bed of knives, Resisting strangulation with an Iron Neck, Bending iron rods with an Iron Throat, Chi Kung / Qigong that makes the body steam and invulnerability to swords and spears, etc. You will also be fascinated by the healing power of Chi Kung / Qigong, the Iron Palm that snuffs out candles, Chi Kung / Qigong turning wine to water, the human electric conductor, body levitation and teleportation. Dr Leung Ting reveals the astonishing and amusing truth behind the incredible feats with clear and simple explanations in his own unique style. Fully illustrated, color photos of amazing Chi Kung / Qigong shows. /170 pages, 9 x 12 in, hundreds illustrations and photographs/

 Leung Ting.  Wing Tsun Kuen   /Hong Kong, 2000 /

   The Most Complete Book for Wing Tsun / Wing Chun System has been Written...

The comprehensive work by Dr. Leung Ting, Grandmaster of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun), Closed Door Student of legendary Grandmaster Yip Man (Bruce Lee’s teacher) and president of the International Wing Tsun Association. The most complete book for Wing Tsun system has been written, including history and story of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) and Grandmaster Yip Man, fighting methods of the three forms: Siu-Nim-Tau (“Little Idea”), Chum-Kiu (“Arm-Seeking”), 

 Biu-Tze (“Thrusting-Fingers”), Muk-Yan Chong (Wooden Dummy) techniques, Chi Sau (Clinging Hands) training, strength development, traditional methods of training for power and speed, different specialized punching and kicking exercises and much more. The book contains photos showing the techniques from multiple angles (front, side, birds-eye, etc.) as well as detailed text explaining the techniques being shown. Undoubtedly, the book will be very useful for serious practitioners of Southern Shaolin traditional styles. /Hardcover, 324 pp., hundreds of photos, 11.3 x 8.7 in./

 Leung Ting.  Roots & Branches of Wing Tsun  /Hong Kong, 2000 /

    The greatest book available on the real origin and development of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu...

   The Most Complete Book for Wing Tsun / Wing Chun System has been Written...

Written by Professor Leung Ting after 18 years of research, this is the greatest book available on the real origin and development of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu. The book contains the most comprehensive detailed information, descriptions and analysis of different stories, origins, concepts and techniques of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun). The only book to describe, compare, analyze the origins, development and refinement of the branches and schools of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu, through detailed information,

hundreds of photographs, descriptions and illustrations. “Roots of Wing Tsun” is an comprehensive look at the various styles and sub-styles of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) Kuen stems from Southern Shaolin. Containing never before seen photographs, illustrations of different Wing Tsun sets (including the photo-sequences of Grandmaster Yip Man performing the Siu Lim Tau, Chium Kiu and Wooden dummy training), and shocking insights on Wing Tsun, this book is essential reading for all practitioners of Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) and other authentic Southern Shaolin styles. /Hardcover, 402 pp., hundreds of photos, 11.3 x 8.6 in./

 Biu Lau. Southern Shaolin Choi Mok Kuen  /Hong Kong, 2005/

"Snake Sliding on the Water", "Wind and Thunder Hands", "Puzzling Steps", "The Mystifying Flowery Hands"...

   Southern Shaolin Choi Mok Kuen: Origin, Forms, Fighting techniques, Applications...

This book features the origin, forms, fighting techniques and applications of the unique Southern Shaolin style of Choi Mok Kuen. To certain extent, the footwork contains in Choi Mok Style is somehow similar to the ones in Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) Kung Fu. Apart from footwork, many of the techniques are unique and phenomenal, such as

"The Snake Sliding on the Water", "Wind and Thunder Hands", "Puzzling Steps", "The Mystifying Flowery Hands" and many other. Clearly illustrated with photos, this book includes strength training methods, weapons, wooden dummy techniques and partner drills. 

/ 192 pages, 5.5 x 8.25 in. /

 Ho Lap Tin. The Shooting Star Boxing of the Shaolin Hung's Pugilism /Hong Kong, 1988/

Heritage of Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu

Ho Lap Tin was born in 1916 in Cao Zhou, Guangdong. He greatly admired those with a military spirit and the idea of a "noble warrior" in his youth. He first learned Chinese boxing in his home village. His dignified bearing marked him as a man of strength. Later on, under the teaching and guidance of Master Cui Yan Kai whose father was the chief armed escort of the Anhui Professional Establishment of Armed Escorts, Ho Lap Tin not only learned martial arts but also learned Chinese medicine. This organization belonged to the Northern sect...

The Shooting Star set was developed in the middle of XX century by master Ho Lap Tin on the base of traditional forms and techniques of the Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu: Tiger & Crane, Five Elements, Ten Animals, Twelve Bridges, Ten Killing Hands etc. Unlike other sets in Hung Gar Kung Fu which emphasizes the “Tiger Claw” technique, this set includes many methods of “Leopard Fist”.
Ho Lap Tin began his martial arts training at an early age under Chui Yan Kai. Later in Canton he was accepted as a student and started his training in Hung Gar under well-known master Deng Fang. Deng Fang is one of the disciples of legendary Wong Fei Hung and class mate of famous Lam Sai Wing...

 Yip Chun, Leung Ting. 116 Wing Tsun Dummy Techniques As Demonstrated By GrandMaster Yip Man /Hong Kong, 1988/

The famous "golden book" on the art of the Mook Jong (Wooden Dummy) demonstrated by Yip Man

The only book that teaches you the complete set of the REAL Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) wooden dummy techniques and their applications, by the son of Grandmaster Yip Man, Yip Chun. This bestselling book contains all the 116 techniques, with explanations and applications, plus a special pull-out poster that includes diagrams on how to set up your own wooden dummy for both the "dead" and "live" wooden dummy (MOOK JONG).

The techniques are performed by the Grandaster Yip Man himself so what you will learn is the same basics as Bruce Lee learnt from the him. The book contents a description of the origin and development of the Wing Tsun Dummy, illustrations of the wooden dummies, the 116 Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) dummy techniques, Applications and explanations of the Wing Tsun dummy techniques, as well as the story of Yip Man. / 129 pages, 8 x 5.4 in. /

 Chu-Xian Cai.  Fukien Ground Boxing: Southern Shaolin Leg Techniques /Japan Publications, 1993/  

Fujian Ground Boxing is one of the branches of Southern Shaolin Boxing. It is also called Shaolin Dog Style Boxing because of it unique methods. As a kind of imitation boxing belonging to the Southern Shaolin Boxing system, Fujian Groung Boxing is noted for its agile and changeable footwork, as well as its fierce and vigorous fist technique. The essence of the technique is fully manifested in the lower-level movements with abundant leg skills. There is no lower-level movement without a leg action. In order to handle the technique skillfully, one should use his hands, legs and torso cooperatively.

 It requires that the hand acts as a rope, the body rolls as a ball, waist works as an axle and the legs performs as a wheel. As a kind of imitation school, Fujian Ground Boxing developed in the shape of a dog's movements such as running, punching, rolling, overturning, kicking, lying, dodging and feeling. You can practice in three levels, i.e. the upper-, middle- and lower-level, but the lower-level movements are the most superb of all, for they possess not only the first technique features of the Southern Shaolin Boxing, but also the unique ground skills which are celebrated for the various practical leg actions. With movements nimble and changeable, it really deserves to be called "the skills for seizing on the ground".