Pak Mei Kung Fu Developed By Master Thomas Cheng

Thomas Cheng Wai Yu is a follower of Cheung Bing Fat. This volume helps a lot in rounding out the Pak Mei story. Important information on the early history of the style and on top instructors in the lineage such as Cheung Lai Chuen, Cheung Bing Fat, Cheng Bing Lam and others.

He also goes into his own experience with the style starting when he was a child beginning Kung Fu training. In this section he gives us a good account of his early training and also a description of each form he studied, in order, and its special attributes. Mr. Cheng's idea is to give us insights and vignettes from his training with an emphasis on the total picture culturally of what it means to learn Kung Fu. He talks about his early equipment, about having tea with his instructor and more.

The section on fundamental principles is interesting, using exposition and martial poetry to exhibit the key points. The form in this book is the 18 Rubbing Bridges (Sap Bat Mor Kiu) followed by details of application. The photos are good quality and large enough to show details of the usage. Finally there is a longish section of photographs, Sifu Cheng getting a peace prize, pictures of his childhood days, the many members and friends of this organization.