This work by Li Guozhi introduces one of the most famous martial arts systems of Northern China, Yan Qing Quan, also known as Mi Zong Quan. This book contains descriptions of the basic hand and foot methods along with the complete descriptions and illustrations of a introductory set.
SLQ02 Classical Shaolin Quan Vol. II -
Shaolin Hong Quan (ISBN 978-1-929047-13-0)
translated by Joseph Crandall……………………………..............……..…………..$24.00
This book, by Wang Siqian, introduces one of the oldest Shaolin systems, Shaolin Red Fist. This book contains the pictures and description of the Small Red Fist and three routines of the Big Red Fist.
SLQ03 Classical Shaolin Quan Vol. III - Yan
Qing Dan Dao (ISBN
1-929047-14-2)
translated by Joseph Crandall………………………....……………………………..out
of print, see SLQ06
This is one of the many books on Northern Praying Mantis written by Huang Hanxun (Wong Hon-fan). This books contains a pictorial description of the Yan Qing Single Saber form. This form is named after Yan Qing, one of the heroes of the novel, Water Margin, who was famous for his saber techniques.
SLQ04 Classical Shaolin Quan Vol. IV - Jun Da Dao Shu (ISBN 1-929047-25-8)
translated by Joseph Crandall......................................................................................out of print, see SLQ06
This is one of the many books on Northern Praying Mantis written by Huang Hanxun (Wong Hon-fan). This books contains a pictorial description of the Da Dao (two hand chopper). This routine was designed for training the military during World War II. This book is available only as a pdf file on CD-ROM.
SLQ05 Classical Shaolin Quan Vol. V - Xiezhen Mizong Quan (ISBN 978-1-929047-81-9)
translated by Joseph Crandall.......................................................................................$25.00
This book by Jiang Rongqiao talks about the history and theory of Mizong Quan, the art made famous by Huo Yuanjia the founder of the Jingwu Athletic Association. It also contain a pictorial description of the beginning form, Mizong Jia.
SLQ06 Classical Shaolin Quan Vol. VI - Praying Mantis Saber Arts (ISBN 978-1-929047-39-0)
translated by Joseph Crandall.......................................................................................$25.00
This is a translation of two of Master Wong Honfan's books on Praying Mantis kung fu combined into one volume. The first book is Yan Qing Dan Dao, which is a description of a very popular Northern Shaolin saber routine. The second book describes a routine for the military big saber. The big saber was used extensively in the Second World War and made famous by the Big Saber brigades. This volume replaces Classical Shaolin Vol. III and Classical Shaolin Vol. IV.