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Xing Yi Nei Gong: Xing Yi Health Maintenance and Internal Strength DevelopmentXing Yi Nei Gong: Xing Yi Health Maintenance and Internal Strength Development by Dan Miller
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $14.20
Dan Miller and Tim Cartmel translated this important text on internal development in simple, easy to understand language. Their commentary is invauable to the CMA student.
Principles, Analysis, and Application of Effortless Combat ThrowsPrinciples, Analysis, and Application of Effortless Combat Throws by Tim Cartmell
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $12.13
All of Mr. Cartmell's works are simply the best on the market. Any martial artist's library is not complete with out them.
Practical Chin Na: A Detailed Analysis of the Art of Seizing and LockingPractical Chin Na: A Detailed Analysis of the Art of Seizing and Locking by Zhao D. Yun
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $11.95
The most comprehesvie guide to the theory and aplication of Joint Locking. Not a collection of techniques but an exposition on the basic priciples.
Nei Jia Quan: Internal Martial Arts Teachers of Tai Ji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, and Ba Gua ZhangNei Jia Quan: Internal Martial Arts Teachers of Tai Ji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, and Ba Gua Zhang
Buy used from: $6.70
A great collection of some great teachers offering a wide range of opinion and ideas.
Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chan, Vol. 1Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chan, Vol. 1 by Bok Nam Park
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $6.94
Simply one of the best works on a fighting system ever to be writen. Has value for any one in any martial art.
The Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chang: The Methods of Lu Shui-Tien As Taught by Park Bok Nam Vol. II(Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chan (Unique))The Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chang: The Methods of Lu Shui-Tien As Taught by Park Bok Nam Vol. II(Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chan (Unique)) by Park Bok Nam
Buy new: $18.21 / Used from: $15.36
Volume two of above. Focuses mainly on power development
The Sword Polisher's Record: The Way of Kung-Fu (Tuttle Martial Arts)The Sword Polisher's Record: The Way of Kung-Fu (Tuttle Martial Arts) by Adam Hsu
Buy new: $12.71 / Used from: $4.80
An essential text for anyone in CMA. Profound if not a bit controvesial.
Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles (Qin Na : the Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Martial Arts Styles)Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles (Qin Na : the Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Martial Arts Styles) by Yang Jwing-Ming
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $7.49
Dr. Yangs books are brimming with info. Beware, however, as it can be too much detail for some to absorb.
Ki in Daily LifeKi in Daily Life by Koichi Tohei
Buy new: $17.64 / Used from: $9.95
Ok, so it's not chinese. It does however give a very accessible explination of the concepts of "KI-chi-qi" essential to CMA
Kung Fu Elements: Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application ManualKung Fu Elements: Wushu Training and Martial Arts Application Manual by Shou-Yu Liang
Buy used from: $47.99
WOW! you would be hard pressed to find a tome with more training methods between two covers!
Relax into Stretch : Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle TensionRelax into Stretch : Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle Tension by Pavel Tsatsouline
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $19.00
Once you try these methods, I doubt you will want to do anything else. Quick, effective and safe way to attain the flexability need for CMA.
The Naked WarriorThe Naked Warrior by Pavel Tsatsouline
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $18.95
The secrets to total body strength. The applications are endless!
Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain-Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible StrengthSuper Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain-Free Movement, Maximum Mobility & Flexible Strength by Pavel Tsatsouline
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $21.00
Pavel's book describe methods of excercise that have been intuitive in the martial arts for centuries. He presents these methods in clear, honest, and entertaining ways.
Essential Anatomy: For Healing and Martial ArtsEssential Anatomy: For Healing and Martial Arts by Marc Tedeschi
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.29
A detailed book with many detailed yet easy to understand diagrams.
Fukien Ground Boxing: Nan Shaoling Leg Techniques (Chinese Martial Arts)Fukien Ground Boxing: Nan Shaoling Leg Techniques (Chinese Martial Arts) by Chu-Xian Cai
Buy used from: $55.00
One of the very few books on breakfalls. Very complete but a bit hard to uderstand due to poor translation. Great pictures.