{"product_id":"essence-of-lien-bu-chuan-book-by-artie-aviles-james-man-chin-nelson-tsou","title":"Essence of Lien Bu Chuan Book by Artie Aviles, James Man Chin, Nelson Tsou","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt last, a book on the Continuous Stepping Fist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first form of the Northern Shaolin system is also called “The Dragon Fist.” The more common name is Lien Bu Chuan (or Lien Bu Quan in pinyin) which means Linked or Continuous (Lien) Stepping (Bu) Boxing or Fist (Chuan).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis form has enjoyed a large recognition among Chinese martial artists. It lives up to its name by very clearly coordinating steps with hand actions. Though the kicking is minimal, the stepping and stance work is strongly emphasized. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, all illustrations are done with a loose, sketchy rendering that shows lots of repeats at the top of the page. The names of all movements are given with variations on the basic form. There is also a very clever system of notation, direction and description that may deepen the technique of learning the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLien Bu is a good “walking form,” much like another famous basics form, 24 Beats. It is one of the easiest ways to get the foundational learning so important to the acquisition of the style. This presentation has a ton of detailed information which initially, for beginners, might be a little too much. The best way to approach it would be to learn the basic footwork directions along with the simplest hand movements. Then go back and absorb the detailed notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was taught at least two versions of the Lien Bu—one from Northern Shaolin (very close to the book version,) and one from Tai Mantis. Though there were variations, the structure of Lien Bu pretty much remains intact whatever the version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably the only criticism I have ever heard or entertained about this form—having taught LBQ for over twenty-five years—is that, being a basics form, there few movements—such as a single punch, a simple snap kick or a solitary block—that are what you would call basics. I believe this comes from the attempt to coordinate different hands and legs on every step. The real and important “basic” thing about Lien Bu Quan is the marriage of stepping and striking with timing. That is why it has become the fundamental set for the Northern Shaolin system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 143 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plum Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46975051727047,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/files\/EssenceofLienBuChuanBookbyArtieAviles_JamesManChin_NelsonTsou.png?v=1786341923","url":"https:\/\/budovideos.com\/en-au\/products\/essence-of-lien-bu-chuan-book-by-artie-aviles-james-man-chin-nelson-tsou","provider":"Budovideos Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}