This months Kung Fu Magazine!
I start this thread after reading through this months special on Shaolin, and I have to say it was the most interesting read I've had in ages!
I am an avid collector of Martial Arts magazines, including UK publications like Combat & MAI but the trends seem to be focussing more on MMA nowadays, so I tend to look overseas for the latest in Chinese Martial Arts as you are pioneers in this field.
Well done to everyone who worked on this fantastic issue! I found the article on Hai Deng to be enlightening and an enjoyable read. What a legend...
Thanks for the props, LoneTiger108
A double post even.
I'm going to merge this with the Shaolin Special 2007B thread, but not until it comes off the newsstands because I like the title. ;) There's a short thread on Hai Deng that emerged from this issue which you might want to check out.
just picked up the new issue
i freaking loved it!! i have to admit i was getting a little bored with the few issue's but this one bvrought me back into the fold. i must further confess that i haven't brought an issue for the entire 07 year i read them at barnes and noble but i didn't think they were worth my 4 bucks, but this one was worth it just for the pictures. i hope the next issue is as good as this one.
Thanks for the props guys
r.(shaolin) - Great post! I wish I had you write up that weapon. I was disappointed that I couldn't connect it to Shaolin to fit the special. ;)
richard sloan - Believe it or not, I've never met Yanchang.
doug maverick - Think of your $4 as supporting the forum too. :cool:
Shaolindynasty - The technology of photography is getting much better. Freelance contributors have better access to better cameras - with digital, they don't have to wait for film. Of course, having several top level professional photographers focus their lenses upon Shaolin really helped. I doubt they will be doing the same for the other styles.