Master Sam Choi: Pak Mei Kung fu & Chinese Culture (Chinese/English Dual Edition)

This follow-up text to "Pak Mei Developed by Master Sam Choi" concentrates on two very important aspects of Pak Mei, specifically, and Kung Fu, in general. As we have tried to emphasize at Plum, Chinese Kung Fu is more than a martial art. It is a synthesis of knowledge that captures the essence of Chinese culture. It is certainly not the only thing that does so, but its nature is that it makes a great vehicle for transmission.

This is the theme of this book and, especially from Hong Kong and Taiwan, we are seeing the realization that what was invisible to the fish swimming in the water—that is to say, the cultural core of their Kung Fu— is now becoming something worth pointing out. The second goal of this book is to widen the knowledge of Pak Mei specifically by discussing the Jins and the key principles of the style such as swallow, spit, wrap and other skills. Then two forms are photo-sequenced: “Sap Bat Mor Kiu” and “Mang Foo Chut Lam.” Finally there is a photo section on student practices and Sifu Choi’s organization.