Required Reading
It should come as no surprise that the following book should be obtained and thoroughly read by all of our members and affiliates. After years of searching for a comprehensive book on the market that delves into the major aspects of Chinese Martial Arts, Sifu Chuck Perry has written a book that will (hopefully) enlighten both the beginner and possibly even the more advanced practitioners of Kung Fu.

Recommended Reading
The following is a partial list of books that are highly recommended by the Sifu. Although a student should not look upon books as a primary source of learning Kung Fu, these books are a good way of enhancing your knowledge and understanding the fundamentals of your art. Thus, they serve as reference material and should help supplement your training.
- The Seven Star Mantis Book (Book One—12 Key Words) by Grandmaster Raymond Fogg
- The Seven Star Mantis Book (Book Two—Soft Principles) by Grandmaster Raymond Fogg
- The Seven Star Mantis Book (Book Three—8 Hard & KFE) by Grandmaster Raymond Fogg
- Learn Kung Fu with Linny the Little Dragon by Sifu James McLin
- Kung Fu Basics by Paul Eng
- The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia by John Corcoran
- Kung Fu for Kids by Paul Eng
- The Sword Polisher’s Record by Adam Hsu
- Lone Sword Against the Cold, Cold Sky by Adam Hsu
- Kung Fu: The Endless Journey by Douglas Wong
- Shaolin Chin Na by Yang Jwing Ming
- Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na by Yang Jwing Ming
- Kung Fu Elements by Liang Shou Yu and Wen Ching Wu
- The Ultimate Guide to Tai Chi Chuan edited by Curtis Wong
- Kung Fu for Young People by Ted Mancuso
- Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu by Lee Kam Wing
- Secret of Seven Star Praying Mantis by Lee Kam Wing
- Chinese Boxing: Masters and Methods by Robert Smith
- Inside Kung Fu Magazine (all back issues) by CFW Enterprises
- Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts by Donn Draeger and Robert Smith
- Kung Fu: History, Philosophy and Technique by Chow & Spangler
- The Complete Guide to Kung Fu Fighting Styles by Jane Hallander
- The Secrets of Kung Fu by George Parulski
- Chinese Martial Arts Training Manual by Brian Kennedy and Elizabeth Guo
- Jingwu by Brian Kennedy and Elizabeth Guo