Secrets of Drunken Boxing in the Eight Shadow Style (Volume #1)

Said to be passed down through the Ma Family of Hunan this form of Drunkard's boxing traces its roots to the Shaolin Temple. It's never easy to find in-depth information on this style. Sifu Ripski not only gives us a good martial background but he's added information on the even rarer Crippled (Beggar's?) Fist as well. Teacher Ripski takes us through the training he received, including back bends with weights on the body and other specialty exercises. His serious approach to the material corrects many misconceptions and mythological ideas. Far too often people try for the effect of appearing drunken without the fighting potential. He also shows the Eight Shadows Drunken Fist Form. This is followed by applications demonstrating the flavor of the boxing form, a photographic section on drunken weapons and a long section on acupressure points with information on striking angle and effect. This is a labor of love showing deep respect for his teacher, Ma Qing Lung, and his style.