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Lou Illar has written various very good articles on the subject since the early 80's in IKF. I need to scan some and post links.

Wow this thread took off! I'm glad to see the discussion going....

There is actually a source to buy pairs of these in the US. Browse over to the WLE website.

You mentioned in the beginning "my first day of class". Are you a new student? I ask because you mention also 'teaching'.

I remember he often had articles in IKF magazine seems like around 84 and on. He was one of the main ones writing Mantis articles back then.

I ran into a Sifu years ago and always tried to remember his name, Chu Man Sit. KCEblows, is it you? I think we met at a tournament in 1996 in Alabama.

I once met a sifu from KC that taught "6 Elbows" style but I could never remember his name. I met him in the late 90's at a tournament in Alabama that Shawn Liu was hosting. I think it was Chu Man...

Chuan xin lian has been fantastic for my throat issues. I highly encourage you to try it.

http://www.asiachi.com/chuanxinlian.html

Fascinating topic and replies. Thanks for the great thread on this wonderful style.

Would anyone here know if Chuck Perry's school in Alexandria, Louisiana is still active?