Liuhebafa Five Character Secrets: Chinese Classics, Translations, Commentary

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Over eight hundred years ago, Mr. Li Dongfeng, the first grandmaster of Liuhebafa, wrote the Five Character Secrets. Within that manuscript are the original precepts of this rare internal martial art. In this book, you will find an overview of the history of Liuhebafa, following the trail of Master Li and his disciples. Comparisons to other martial arts are also examined.

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"Paul Dillion's Liuhebafa Five Character Secrets examines the origins of water boxing, presenting a history which covers both techniques and evolution of a method which was one of the last to be taught outside of China. From breathing methods to methods of preparation for battle, this is packed with insights."--Library Bookwatch

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Paul Dillon was born in Montgomery, West Virginia. He attended West Virginia Institute of Technology, majoring in Printing Management. His Chinese studies were at The College of Far Eastern Languages / Yale University.