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The Secrets of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu

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This book captures the true meaning behind the art. It debunks the "pop" view on kung fu made by the mass media. The history section breathes life into kung fu, giving the sense of kung fu being a way of life as well as a martial art. An honest, and realistic view on the true meaning of studying martial arts.

I recently bought this book, and I must say emediately DON'T BUY IT ! Book has about 130 pages, and about half of these book is braging (hope that I used right word). It is possible that Sifu Lai Hung is real master, but this book is only moneymaker! There is only 40-50 pages of practical techniques, and very basic ones too. I would never recomend this book to anyone. There is much better boks like Shaolin Long fist etc.

The Sifu Lai Hung and his disciple Brian Klingborg have created a wonderful and informative book. For those searching for the "right" martial art, this book deftly weaves the art along with the grace and skill of Northern Shaolin Kung-Fu. The pictures are dark at times, lending an air of mystique to the overall form and function of Kung-Fu. Sifu Lai Hung's ability and presence radiates off of the page.

A fairly shallow and not so well backed-up look at an underappreciated martial arts discipline. Many of the pictures depict half hearted versions of the techniques, and honestly no serious martial artist should attempt to learn any style from a book. I picked it up on a whim hoping it would focus more on history and philosophy than picture-based instruction.

While not wholly terrible, I am not sure for whom this would be particularly beneficial.

Thanks to Mark for telling me about this book. I am so excited to see Sifu Lai Hung's teachings in print. Preservation of Kung-Fu tradition is a very important task. Look forward to see more published on set 4, 5, 7, and spear set.

This is a book on #6 of the northern shaolin style of kung fu. This basic set is usually taught first because of simplicity. The text and interpretation of the set is mediocre at the most.

Great job on this book. Very interesting from a historical perspective. It's great seeing Sifu demonstrate, too. Brian, when does the next book with sets 4, 5, 7, and choy-lay fut come out?