Li Gar Kung Fu Martial Arts


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Traditional Chinese martial art Li Gar Kung Fu, alternatively referred to as Li Family Kung Fu or Li Jia Quan, has its inception in the Guangdong province situated in the southern region of China. It is a style of Nanquan, a martial art from southern China, renowned for its intricate footwork, close-range combat strategies, and powerful striking techniques. The Li family developed Li Gar Kung Fu by transmitting their expertise in martial arts across successive generations. By integrating hand strategies, kicks, strikes, joint locks, and throws, this style demonstrates efficacy in combat and self-defense alike. Li Gar Kung Fu, similar to numerous traditional Chinese martial arts, emphasizes physical conditioning, self-control, and the development of internal energy (qi) via sparring, forms (katas), and exercises. Furthermore, it incorporates fundamental tenets of Chinese philosophy, including the integration of the mind, body, and spirit, as well as concepts like equilibrium and harmony. Presently, martial arts practitioners from all over the world engage in Li Gar Kung Fu training, which remains an instructional format that encompasses both conventional and contemporary elements, thereby safeguarding its abundant legacy while accommodating present-day demands and inclinations.




Hung Gar Kung-Fu


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The Hung system is one of the most popular styles of Siu Lum Temple Boxing in China, and this book present the facts behind this ancient art.




The Tiger/crane Form of Hung Gar Kung-fu


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The book reveals the closely guarded techniques of hung gar kung-fu, a ferocious yet graceful art. This classic text, now on its twentieth printing, covers every aspect of the eponymous form, which melds the powerful attacks of the tiger with the elusive, flowing techniques of the crane. The accompanying DVD features five animal hand forms--tiger, crane, leopard, snake and dragon--as well as special conditioning and self-defense.




Kung Fu


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Although it was popularised by Bruce lee in the 1970s, Kung Fu has had an extensive history.This book charts its development over the centuries, from tradtional art, to the modern competitive sport we know today. It then deals with its techniques in step by step detail, with extensive action photographs illustrating each method. This book should appeal to thoses interested in both the techniques and philosophy behind this famous martial art.




Choy Li Fut Kung Fu


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A step-by-step guide to mastering the fighting secrets of Southern China's most powerful style of kung-fu. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, this book will teach you all you need to know about this dynamic art.




Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do


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Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do is the iconic book presenting the martial art created by Bruce Lee as explained in the master's own words. In 1970, Bruce Lee suffered a back injury that confined him to bed. Rather than allowing this to slow his growth as a martial artist, he read feverishly on Eastern philosophy and Western psychology and self help books, constructing his own views on the totality of combat and life. It was during this time that Lee wrote 7 volumes containing his thoughts, ideas, opinions, and research into the art of unarmed combat, and how it applies to the everyday life. Some of this material was posthumously published in 1975, but much more existed. This landmark book serves as a more complete presentation of Bruce Lee's notes on his art of Jeet Kune Do. The development of his unique martial art form, its principles, core techniques, and lesson plans are presented here in Lee's own words. It also features Lee's illustrative sketches and his remarkable treatise on the nature of combat, success through martial arts, and the importance of a positive mental attitude in training. In addition, there are a series of "Questions Every Martial Artist Must Ask Himself," that Lee posed to himself and intended to explore as part of his own development, but never lived to complete. Jeet Kune Do: A Comprehensive Guide to Bruce Lee's Martial Way is a book every Bruce Lee fan must have.




Hung Gar Kung Fu: Book and DVD Combo


Book Description

The book reveals the closely guarded techniques of hung gar kung-fu, a ferocious yet graceful art. This classic text, now on its twentieth printing, covers every aspect of the eponymous form, which melds the powerful attacks of the tiger with the elusive, flowing techniques of the crane. The accompanying DVD features five animal hand forms--tiger, crane, leopard, snake and dragon--as well as special conditioning and self-defense.




Iron Thread. Southern Shaolin Hung Gar Kung Fu Classics Series


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Priceless Heritage of Southern Shaolin Inherited from the Past and Handed Down by Venerable Grandmaster Lam Sai Wing.Provides a detailed description of the old Southern 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. The entire body thrives and rejuvenate.




The Creation of Wing Chun


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This book explores the social history of southern Chinese martial arts and their contemporary importance to local identity and narratives of resistance. Hong Kong's Bruce Lee ushered the Chinese martial arts onto an international stage in the 1970s. Lee's teacher, Ip Man, master of Wing Chun Kung Fu, has recently emerged as a highly visible symbol of southern Chinese identity and pride. Benjamin N. Judkins and Jon Nielson examine the emergence of Wing Chun to reveal how this body of social practices developed and why individuals continue to turn to the martial arts as they navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving environment. After surveying the development of hand combat traditions in Guangdong Province from roughly the start of the nineteenth century until 1949, the authors turn to Wing Chun, noting its development, the changing social attitudes towards this practice over time, and its ultimate emergence as a global art form.




Wing Chun Kung-fu


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Edited by Bruce Lee and featuring jeet kune do legend Ted Wong, this book introduces the reader to the sil lim tao form, the immovable-elbow and centerline theories, chi sao (sticky hands), trapping, and much more. Wing Chun Kung-Fu continues to set the standard for martial arts instructional books, and it has become the perennial study guide for kung fu enthusiasts of all skill levels.