The Sword Polisher's Record (9780804831383)

An insightful collection of essays exploring the philosophy, principles and enduring traditions of authentic Chinese kung fu.

The Sword Polisher's Record began as a long-running monthly column published over more than a decade in leading martial arts magazines, including Kungfu and Black Belt. Written to counter the commercialization and misconceptions surrounding kung fu, these essays offer thoughtful insights into the philosophy, practice and enduring traditions of the Chinese martial arts.

Illustrated with more than 60 photographs and drawings, The Sword Polisher's Record: The Way of Kung-Fu brings together this acclaimed series in a single volume. Organized into eight interconnected sections, it explores the foundations of kung fu, its underlying theories and principles, the meaning behind traditional styles and forms, practical training methods, and the role of martial arts in modern life. Both philosophical and practical, this collection offers valuable perspectives for martial artists of every experience level.


About the Author:
Adam Hsu spent twenty-five years living in Taiwan where he studied several northern kung-fu styles under the most respected kung-fu masters, including Sifu Han Ching Tan and the late Grandmaster Liu Yun Chiao. When he moved to the United States in 1978, he taught traditional kung-fu throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. In 1990 he founded the non-profit Traditional Wushu Association, dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and perfection of traditional kung-fu. He has been featured on the cover of over a dozen martial arts magazines throughout the world, and his monthly columns have appeared in Black Belt, MA Training, and Wu Shu Kung-Fu magazines.