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.

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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
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