Witchblade: Demons

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First Publication!

WITCHBLADE: DEMONS By Mike Baron

When a big-shot antiquities dealer is found with his head severed, the case falls to NYPD Homicide detective Sara Pezzini and her partner. Sara enlists sword polisher David Kopkind, a student of Japanese history, who recognizes the killing blow of a katana. Could an ancient Japanese warrior be on the loose in New York -- and if so, can even the Witchblade stop him before Sara loses her own head...?

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A Story About Sara.......2007-10-08

This is my second review of the three Witchblade paperback novels that were published from 2001-2002. "Witchblade Demons" is a nice mystery/science fiction novel that is more realistic then the previous two books. As one of the previous reviews mentioned, the current comic adaption scribed by Ron Marz has a same feeling to Demons.

Let me start off by saying that Michael Baron's writing is in good form and as you move from chapter to chapter you can tell that he is an above average talent when it comes to the artistic form of writing. He uses no gimmicks, no flashy styles, complex words, or absurd plot lines; instead Baron keeps the book simple and direct which makes this book the best out of the 3 Witchblade paperback novels. I did enjoy John Miller's writing style in a Terrible Beauty [Which is very much influenced by HP Lovecraft], but I would have to say that Baron's writing is superior.

Baron uses a very balanced blend of metaphors, narrative descriptions, dialouge, and similies. I did not find myself checking the dictionary every other page nor did I found myself re-reading certain pages because the writing did not flow. The book touches upon the daily life of Sara Pezzini, the series main hero and a fantastic character. In the book you'll read about Sara's struggles some of the personal sacrifices that she must make to be the bearer of the Witchblade. For example, she is deemed a "Freak Magnet" beacause of all of the supernatural cases that being the bearter of the blade puts her into. As a result of this, Sara is isolated from the rest of the police department and often times has very few people to confide in. Not only is she isolated, but the others play practical jokes on her. Another theme of the book is her romantic life. There is a nice romance that develops between Sara and a character by the name of David Kopkind. This romance is developed rather nicely, and Sara's reactions to it are not over-played nor over dramatized.

Baron does a wonderful job describing New York City. As someone who lives in the NYC Metropolitan area, Baron really knows the city. He touches upon general themes such as the the differences between the Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan boroughs; while describing in fine detail the downtown Wall Street Area. This book also touches upon many post 9/11/01 themes -- such as Ground Zero, the terrorism paranoia [which engulfed NYC for a year or two.], and the emptiness of not having the Twin Towers luming over NYC.

As for plot it's pretty straight forward. There is a samurai killer who is plaguing New York City. We're given a few characters and about 3/4 through the book you're still left guessing who is the main killer and what is their motivation. Baron also does a great job exploring Japanese history and the use of motorcycles. Sadly the only character from the Comic Books that is in the story is Joe Siry. Jake McCarthy is mentioned only briefly for he is vacation in this novel.

Overall it was not a complex read and very enjoyable. As a Witchblade fan I recommend this book.

Super Reader.......2007-08-04

Your average girl meets boy, boy is a demon possessed Japanase samurai shadow warrior serial killer, girl kills boy story. That is what it boils down to. Sara, here, is confident, in control, and having a good time with life. Meets the above guy, who, of course is a sword polisher, and ran across the wrong evil sword.

Everyone knows her weirdness rap, and the guys in her precinct leave monster dolls on her desk with funny notes. Including Spawn, twice. That was highly amusing.

There is also a local gang menaces Sara's appartment building, and she subverts them, subplot. Oh yeah, and two witches, one that lives in the railway yard, and another who is an apartment dwelling teenager. Between the 3 of these women, a bunch of gangbangers get killed. No shock there.

Very enjoyable, all around. Wanted it to go a bit longer.

MUST READ for Witchblade fans!.......2006-02-08

Best Witchblade story ever!!! The current Ron Marz run on Witchblade draws heavily on this interpretation of Sara and the Witchblade.

Bike on!.......2003-01-10

Witchblade: Demons by Mike Baron, like the first two Witchblade novels,
is based on the comic book storyline and characters. We get a couple of
appearance by Siri, some lurking by the Internal Affairs guys and Jake
is on vacation. Sara 's partner for this case is an officer name Raja.

What we have is a case only Sara and the Witchblade can solve: a
Medieval Samurai ghost looking for his sword. The subplot includes a 15
year old female nemesis/ally, a couple of imaginative fight scene and a
interesting aspect or use for the Witchblade powers/armor.

Baron does a wonderful job of describing post 911 New York along with
Sara's reactions to the changed landscape. If you like motorcycles,
Baron does a great job of describing Sara's bikes as well as her
enthusiasms for riding. If you don't, it will probably be dry reading
for you and seem like filler. The use of the Witchblade in this story
is both intriguing and baffling. To say more would give away the best
part of the plot.

I of course enjoyed the book and read it in one sitting. If you are new
to Witchblade this is not the book for you. If you are aware of the
comic book or the TV show, you will enjoy it.

A Witchblade MUST Read!.......2003-01-06

I am familiar with just about everything that has been produced under the Witchblade franchise and I think this is probably the single best Witchblade story to date. The text novel format offers depth and a level of sophistication that a comic or TV episode simply can not match. The book starts when a series of bizarre murders puts Detective Sara Pezzini on the trail of a legendary cursed samurai sword. Sara wants to stop the killer, but the Witchblade seems to have its own agenda, very creepy! The text is heavily researched and chock full of historically accurate names, dates, places, and events from Japanese history, all cleverly strung together into a compelling narrative.

This story walks the line cleanly down the middle of the comic and TV versions of Witchblade. The characteristics of the Witchblade and supporting cast could have been easily drawn from either source so this should be easy for fans of either version to get right into. It's not encumbered by much of the ongoing subplots from the comic or TV series, but does introduce several new characters including a new love interest for Sara!

The author, Mike Baron who is known for gritty realism, does a really nice job of giving "a day in the life" type perspective throughout. The characters and world they are set into seem very authentic. This really enhances the believability of the supernatural elements of the story. This is very refreshing as this type of credibility is often hard to find in this genre.

I recommend that anyone who has any interest in Witchblade buy this book. It is the best Witchblade "fix" you are going to get for quite a while.

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The book for Wing Chung dummy kata!

116 Wingtsun Dummy Techniques As Demonstrated by Grandmaster Yip Man
Chun Yip
Manufacturer: Leung Ting Co ,Hong Kong
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9627284033

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A black-and-white paster of Grandmaster Yip Man included.

The only book teaches you the complete set of the ¡§REAL¡¨ WING TSUN (WING CHUN) WOODEN DUMMY techniques and the applications. The book contents a description of the origin and development of the Wing Tsun dummy, illustrations of the wooden dummies, the 116 Wing Tsun (Wing Chun) dummy techniques, Applications and explanations of the Wing Tsun dummy techniques, as well as the story of Yip Man.

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The book for Wing Chung dummy kata!.......2004-05-06

This book contains Master Yip Man's complete 116 move wooden dummy kata. Each of the moves is shown with an excellent picture and clear instructions. This is probably the best way to improve one's infighting techniques. The book is written by the master's son, Master Yip Chun using photographs that his father had originally had taken to leave for his students. An essential book for kung fu students.

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A Good General Introduction to Martial Arts
A great place to start
Informative and educational

Martial Arts for Dummies
Jennifer Lawler
Manufacturer: For Dummies
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ASIN: 0764553585

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There’s plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you study a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body, and spirit that you just won’t find anywhere else. Plus, it can be a lot of fun!

No matter what shape you’re in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, learn to defend yourself, and develop personal and physical discipline. Whether you’re already studying a style of fighting or you’re just considering it, you’ll find everything you need to know in this helpful, friendly guide (including which movies to check out!).

The book breaks down the differences and presents the basics of each style of fighting, so you can make an informed choice about which style you want to study. You’ll also find out what makes for a good instructor, so you can be sure that you’re learning from the best. And there’s much more. You’ll find out:

What martial arts is and is not
Five resolutions you must accept
Understanding the role of the instructor
How to set goals for yourself
All about the proper clothes, shoes, and equipment
How to prevent injuries
The philosophy of self defense
All about competing in tournaments
About Meditation and breathing techniques
The lowdown on weapons

There’s also a helpful glossary of foreign-language terminology that you’ll frequently encounter in the dojo – that’s the training hall – so you’ll always be prepared. Whether you’re looking for a new way to get in shape, or a new way to sharpen your mind, Martial Arts For Dummies is all you need to get started in Karate, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, or any other style!

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A Good General Introduction to Martial Arts.......2005-12-04

This book provides a good overview of martial arts. It is a particularly good book for someone who is just thinking about getting involved in martial arts training. The author gives a brief introduction to a wide variety of styles and what to expect from each.

Ms. Lawler also gives very helpful information to a prospective or new martial artist on ranking systems, training routines, competition, and even some self defense basics.

I think that this book is even good for more experienced practitioners of the martial arts. It covers a lot of interesting information on history and various tidbits on the martial arts culture and different styles. It is definitely a worthwhile purchase.

A great place to start.......2005-01-06

Better than I expected. This book is a cogent and pithy overview of martial arts, what they, what they are not, how to get involved with them, and how to succeed if you choose to do so. It covers the basics of a good cross-section of styles including karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, judo, akido, escrima, hapkido, hapkido, muay thai, jeet kune do, and tai chi, all the major players. The author briefly discusses the martial culture, uniforms, and ranking systems so that you know what to expect. Further, she helps you understand how to pick a style and instructor, make the most of your training, know when/where you should use your martial knowledge, and how to avoid injuries during the process. It is comprehensive, well-written, and generally entertaining.

Lawrence Kane
Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction

Informative and educational.......2002-12-18

Martial Arts for Dummies is a delightful and educational book that dispels many of the myths the uninitiated may have heard about the martial arts. The book includes examples of common situations you may run into when first entering the training hall. For example, how to choose a school or art that is right for you, what to look for in a good martial arts instructor, and the meaning of the belt, uniform, and rituals.

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For nearly 5,000 years, people have practiced T’ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can’t be wrong.

Whether you already dabble in T’ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you’re only thinking about trying it and want to find out more before you take the plunge, T’ai Chi For Dummies is for you. In plain English, Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes demystify T’ai Chi principles and practices for Westerners. They unravel exotic sounding terms and concepts and break down movements in ways that more traditional instructors and authors either can’t or won’t. And with the help of crystal-clear illustrations and step-by-step instructions, they get you on track with a T’ai Chi fitness program guaranteed to help you:

Increase balance and flexibility
Combat fatigue and reduce stress
Tone muscles
Unlock your power centers and boost energy
Improve focus and concentration
Breathe “mindfully” and meditate
Enhance your sense of inner peace and well-being

Discover just how easy it can be to make T’ai Chi and its sister discipline Qigong part of your everyday life. With this friendly reference as your guide you’ll quickly master the basic movements and forms, as well as:

T’ai Chi’s Yang 24-Movement Form
Qigong and Push Hands techniques
Techniques that help speed recovery from specific injuries
T’ai Chi movements for aerobic exercise

Exercise is good for the body and soul. Now let Therese Iknoian and Manny Fuentes show you how to energize, find inner peace, and tone your muscles with the gentle art of T’ai Chi.

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RECOMMENDED for beginners, or anyone humble enough to improve!.......2006-03-26

Contrary to the contributer who felt qualified to submit a review despite knowing nothing about T'ai Chi, this book is most useful.

I've read everything in English I can get my hands on about T'ai Chi, and was delighted to find this. Please, all you T'ai chi teachers out there, share this with your students. Despite the cute and off-putting title, it is an excellent and worthy work. The author did her research and knows her stuff. I've studied T'ai Chi a long time, traveled to China to check it out, and find that the author has most successfully translated the elusive art to Westerners.

Congratulations to you if you can get your hands on this!

Buy the book, keep it, study it, then move on to The Tao of tai-chi chuan: by Tsung Hwa Jou. Now there is some challenging reading, worth reading over and over!

Not very well done.......2002-09-12

First off, I'm not an expert on T'ai Chi, so I'm not qualified to tell you whether this book presents an accurate portrait of T'ai Chi or not. I'm just a beginner, and I was looking for a suitable book for beginners. I have found many dummies books to be of extremely high quality, written by experts who are able to distill their knowledge effectively to teach people who don't know anything about the subject. However, I found this book disappointing. The author seems to have practiced for only a few years, and doesn't seem to have the broad base of knowledge of an expert. As such, I would feel uncomfortable relying on this book for information. It's not a bad introduction to the topic, and if all you're interested in is learning some basic moves to add to your exercise routine, this book will help you get started. But if you really want to understand T'ai Chi, I wouldn't trust this book to teach it to you.

Great Book With a caution.......2002-01-07

Lots of books on Tai Chi and Qi Gong out there, this is the best one for the beginner. Good explanations of the 24 form Yang Style set, with a sense of humor and a love of the form and its history. Does emphasize correctly the energy aspect of the exercise.Added bonus: The Eight Pieces of Brocade, a classic Qi Gong system.So what's the caution. It is really impossible to learn Tai Chi from a book or video. You need correction, correction and more correction. You need the insights only a teacher can give you. This book is great as a text to go along with what you are being taught.For that reason, I recommend it highly.

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Hi Herbert, you did a very good job!
something special
A thinking person's approach to a martial art
A thinking Art
Meat and Potatos

BaiSao: Wing Chun's Taproot

Manufacturer: TactiCog (sm)
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ASIN: 0979042119
Release Date: 2006-12-15

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BaiSao, a little-known exercise Yip Man used to demonstrate Wing Chun to strangers, becomes a window into Wing Chun theory, tying together ChiSao, Wooden Man, and fighting applications. Revealed is the amazing depth of thinking behind a sparkling, casual, but totally absorbing 10-20 second "elevator speech" demo of the martial art that gave Bruce Lee his start. This unique book is structured around quotations from Wang Kiu, the least-known of Yip Man's original core students. Written to resemble a college course, with "lecture/demo", "reading", and "lab" sections, with about 200 photos, BaiSao introduces Maier's YumCha series, evoking an atmosphere of out-of-class discussions where training becomes illumination, treating Wing Chun as a principle-based art of generating and solving puzzles. Wang's sole American student, Maier focused his Ph.D. work on Wing Chun's "Tactical Cognition", evident in suggestive threads into logistics, task analysis, concept mapping, motion analysis and cognitive science.

Customer Reviews:

Hi Herbert, you did a very good job!.......2007-04-09

Well, here's the first book about my (our) sifu Wang Kiu.

This book by Herbert Maier shows in a sometimes very nice mathematical way the wing chun that has been taught by sifu Wang Kiu. Sifu Wang Kiu is one of the core students of Yip Man who traint with him for years in the 50's together with many great other people (Wong Shun Leung, Leung Sheung, Lok Yiu, Bruce Lee etc.).

Sifu can be proud on the book since it's not showing Wing Chun in the way that many others did. This book shows the concepts, the logical way of thinking and with this book you can understand the principles of Wing Chun much better. You can not learn fighting from a book, but you CAN understand it, and this book definitely helps you with that. I also hope people will see the difference because there's a lot of rubbish on this subject available.

Sifu Wang Kiu always kept a rather low profile on purpose. He never intended to write books and he never called himself a master. People who really know him know he's a true Taoist. But Sifu Wang Kiu can be proud that his knowledge will be passed on, even when he won't be with us anymore.

Thanks Herbert for this great piece of work!

something special.......2007-02-22

This book is a revolution (and revelation) in the martial arts literature. Dr. Maier combines a concise and lucid description of the bai sao drills with a deep, thought-provoking exposition of the rich theory of Wing Chun. As the preface explains, the goal of the Yum Cha series is to provide a start point for the exploration of the ideas underlying the art. This book succeeds in that goal.

A thinking person's approach to a martial art.......2007-02-18

The book encourages one to approach maritial arts as a series of linked interactions between you and your opponent rather than simply a set of techniques. Many books simply present techniques, Mr. Maier's book encourages one to think about how techniques, especially in combination, "work" rather simply explaining "how they are done".

A thinking Art.......2007-02-17

Sifu Maier's book delves deep into a very effective martial art and details out the theory and thinking behind the art. This book will help anyone who studies a martial art view what they know through a different lense. Exercises will no longer be about what to do but why to do it and why it is effective.

Meat and Potatos.......2007-02-15

This is the first book I have seen on the market that deals with the technical theory of Wing Chun, and still ties back to martial combat. This book shows that Wing Chun is a Martial Science as well as art. A neccessary investment for all Wing Chun practioners.

Mook Jong Construction Manual: Building Modern and Traditional Wooden Dummies on a Budget

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Cheap Man's Dummy
Terrible
innovative and great reference tool
A good place to start
Disappointing

Mook Jong Construction Manual: Building Modern and Traditional Wooden Dummies on a Budget
Michael Janich
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
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The mook jong, or wooden dummy, is one of the most versatile and effective martial arts training devices ever developed. Unfortunately, commercial dummies cost anywhere from $500 to more than $1,000 - well beyond the reach of the average martial artist. Now, thanks to this new book, anyone with some simple hand tools can make a wooden dummy for well under $100. Veteran martial artist Michael Janich takes you step by step through the process of building a traditional dummy that is proportionate to your height and reach, as well as constructing in-ground, wall-mounted and freestanding support platforms. He also shows you how to build his innovative Human Response dummy, a modern spring-loaded variant of the traditional dummy that provides almost human movement and allows the realistic practice of virtually any martial arts technique.

Customer Reviews:

Cheap Man's Dummy.......2007-01-10

Although innovative in many ways, this guide to making cheap muk jongs is not worth the price asked. If it were priced at $9.95, it might be worth a look, but at $16 plus shipping it lacks enough in content to make it not worth the more expensive price.
Having said that, it should be noted that this book explains how to make a cheap man's version of a wooden man---NOT a traditional Wing Chun dummy. Keep in mind, the title of the book is "The Mook Jong Construction Manual" not "How to Make Your Own Traditional Wing Chun Dummy." It is a guide to making an economical muk jong which mimics the Wing Chun wooden dummy, but lacks the beauty and finesse of the real thing. Contrary to what's stated, you will need some carpentry skills, tools, and an abundant amount of time before it's finished.
Finally, the details in the construction procedures and b/w pictures shown were good enough for a novice to contruct a dummy.

Terrible.......2007-01-08

The arms and legs and body of the dummies that this man is making aren't even close to the traditional sizes. If you are looking for an idea or drafting plan on how to make a real traditional dummy don't buy this book.

innovative and great reference tool.......2002-05-20

its a great book. the human response dummy is worth the price of the book itself. being handy with tools helps but you dont have to have handyman skills. i supplemeted this with free info on the net but the book is well worth the price. i added to the human response dummy design and made two legs instead of one and in addition to having a knife fighting dummy I have a takedown dummy i use for building my wrestling skills. if you like cover it with strips of old car tires an it will last you for life. additional ideas can be found by doing a search on the net for "pell" or medieval pells which were basically knife and sword training tools. buy the book and you will save money and be able to build a great dummy.

A good place to start.......2000-09-10

Definitely a good place to start if you're looking for help on building your own dummy. It has a good foundation, but unfortunately, that's about it. The layout is pretty bad- the step will reference a picture that's about 3 pages over. Pictures are adequate (in number) and good quailty, but are B&W. The book's price is also on the high side. The last section was unique in that it illustrates how to build a 'human response' dummy- a dummy that has moving arms and life-like response. A solid 2.5 stars- a good foundation with detailed steps, but not much else. If you're looking for a beginner's guide to building book, pick this one up for reference. Supplement this book with free mook jong plans found on the internet. Don't have time to build your own dummy- check out www.mookjong.20m.com JG

Disappointing.......2000-06-15

It would be an understatement to say that I was disappointed with this book. The whole style of this manual is like something that you would get handed at a seminar. This book supposedly shows how to build a Mook Jong dummy for cheaper than those available. However the details are very sparse. In addition I would question the usability of the dummy constructed...This is the first one that I have seen with the arms constructed of steel pipes. There are much better plans available for free on the web, my advise therefore is save your money.

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Nice overview, lots of extras

Wing Chun wooden dummy
Sam Hing F Chan
Manufacturer: Chan's Kung Fu School
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ASIN: 0971678308

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For hundreds of years the wooden dummy has been a perfect training tool for Chinese Martial Artists. The Wing Chun Mok Yan Jong is a unique invention designed specifically to enhance the skills of Wing Chun practitioners. This book gives the most complete instruction to date on unlocking the secrets of the Wing Chun Mok Yan Jong . The practice of the wooden dummy set refines and hones the techniques learned from the Siu Lim Tau, Chum Kiu, and Bil Gee hand forms. It also strengthens the power of the forearms, improves footwork and sinking energy, as well as refining the skills of Chi Sau.

This book includes the entire Mok Yan Jong set in seven sections, a complete overview of principles and theories of the Mok Yan Jong set section by section, principles and combat applications for every single technique throughout all seven sections, Wing Chun terminology in Cantonese, and Wooden Dummy construction plans so you can build your own wooden dummy!

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Nice overview, lots of extras.......2007-04-13

My disclaimer is that I am one of Sam Chan's students.

This is a very nice supplement to the in class lessons, spelling out the applications of almost every move in the seven sections. Lots of pictures and a quick reference in the back of the book.

Also in the back of the book is a list Wing Chun terminology and plans for building your own Mok Jong (wooden dummy).

In my opinion, a must have for any Wing Chun practitioner.

Mook Jong Slam Set : Dynamic Wooden Dummy Training For All Martial Artists

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ASIN: B00009KH2E

Wing Chun Gung Fu #3 Textbook - Randy Williams (Volume 3)

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Wing Chun Gung Fu #3 Textbook - Randy Williams (Volume 3)

Manufacturer: Clean Ace Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Written by renown instructor Randy Williams. This rare reference textbook on Wing Chun printed in Singapore (100% english) contains Wing Chun's famous Wooden Dummy form with complete explanations of principles and theories for its usage. Also, the rarely seen 'Plum Flower Posts' which develop a stronger stance and improve balance. Plans to build both included, suitable to be taken to a woodworker. Also, the 'Eight Kicks' Dummy exercise and a weight training plan specifically developed for Wing Chun. 8.5in x 12in, 205 pages, softcover. Out of Print!

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