虎爪八卦棍: Tiger Claw Eight Diagram Long Pole

In the tenth volume from Master Paul Koh and Kung Fu in a Minute, Master Koh demonstrates and teaches a masterful long pole form and fighting set exclusively from Grandmaster Tak Wah Eng. Master Koh first delves into the history and tradition of this simple and unassuming yet masterful and highly regarded weapon and then explores the biomechanics of its usage. After a discussion of the energy and structure provided by the concepts of the bhat gwa and the yin and yang, Master Koh provides instruction in long pole power training before going onto a step-by-step demonstration of the Tiger Claw Eight Diagram Long Pole form and fighting set. The text is rounded out with pole on pole applications in a real fighting situation. With its unique and special outlook at the long pole from the perspective of a Tiger Claw Kung Fu master, this book is a must-have for the library of any martial arts enthusiast. 189 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, full color illustrations