Southern Kung Fu Training Manual

[cerebus]

The set in this book seems to be kinda unique in that it combines 4 different traditional styles of Kung Fu. Does anyone have any further info on the author, Chen Chang Mian?

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[kfman5F]

Judging by the pictures on the cover, it looks like wushu.:D

[cerebus]

Well, the form's clearly a modern creation, but it's made from 4 traditional systems.

[Yum Cha]

"Tiger (Hung Gar), Crane (Li Gar), Dragon (Hakka Chuan), and Leopard (Choy Li Fut)"

Obviously a complete reference...

[lkfmdc]

"optional" sets, modern wushu (does not necessarily mean flashy gymnastics). Most are based on traditional movement, but in my opinion, lack the depth or the flavor

[Asmo]

OK, grab it while I keep it up here (http://www.peatfreak.com/_etc/nanquan.pdf), will remove it in a few days again...

[firepalm]

Chen Chang Mian was a Choy Lee Fut (Chan family) person originally and had done other styles (Bak Mei & such). When China became Communist & the Wushu movement happened he was one of those Traditional teachers that became part of the shaping of Modern Wushu. He & his team (the early Guangdong Wushu Team) are often credited with giving the modern Nanquan it's look & feel. His team was also one of the few teams to include Sanshou training early on before it started to really develop into it's full sport form. :)

[cerebus]

Thanks Firepalm. That's interesting to find out...

And Asmo, I'm pretty sure that's violating someone's copyright.

[David Jamieson]

Thanks Firepalm. That's interesting to find out...

And Asmo, I'm pretty sure that's violating someone's copyright.

I personally find it deliciously ironic when Chinese materials are pirated.

lol :D

[Asmo]

I personally find it deliciously ironic when Chinese materials are pirated.

lol :D

Exactly :)

If you dont want to download it, dont people.. Its just a very old book you cant buy new anymore, so I doubt its a big issue...

[chusauli]

Fa Kuen Sou Tui....

I have the book.

Wonderful if you want to say its a pretty form.

[cerebus]

Fa Kuen Sou Tui....

I have the book.

Wonderful if you want to say its a pretty form.

Maybe, but his technique looks clean and solid to me. More so than some "pure" traditionalists I've seen over the decades...

[5thBrother]

Asmo:

Many Thanks for sharing.

[Asmo]

Glad you enjoy :)

[David Jamieson]

Glad you enjoy :)

man, this book is a bit of a dogs breakfast isn't it?

lol

great and useless all in one. he's really captured the diamonds and coal in one go here. lol

:D

[Asmo]

The name of the PDF captures the load quite well I think ....

Interesting enough for a browse still :)