Title: A Good Introduction to a Rare style of Kung Fu
Product review: Second of a two-volume series by Michael Staples and David Chin on Northern Chinese Gung Fu. Hop Gar is also known as Lama Boxing, as in the Lama (monks) of Tibet. A continuation of history, explaining the Tong system, connection to secret societies, and how this art descended from Tibetan Lama Da'i Dout. Excellent illustrations throughout!Technically, this style is composed of twelve short hand techniques, and twelve long hand techniques--six defensivem six offensive each. All are demonstrated in this book, in addition to the 4 Lama on guard postures, other traditional stances, a number of kicks including tiger tail and jumping kicks.
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