Jose M. Fraguas

Chinese kung-fu is one of the most popular yet mysterious martial arts in the world. In Kung-Fu Masters, through conversations with historical figures such as Wong Shun Leung, Brendan Lai and Ark Y. Wong, and numerous current world-class masters such as Buck Sam Kong, William Cheung, Doc Fai Wong, Yang Jwing Ming and Adam Hsu, the many threads of kung-fu learning, lore, and legend are woven together to present a complete and integrated view of this eclectic art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. For the first time, interviews with 21 of the world's top kung-fu masters have been gathered together in one book.

Containing information that has not appeared anywhere else, the interviews with 21 of the world's top kung-fu masters have been gathered together inone book.

Containing information that has not appeared anywhere else, the interviews contain intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, revealing philosophies and hidden history. In these 21 gems, each master reveals a true love for the art and a deep understanding of every facet of the practice and spirit of the Chinese art of kung-fu. No matter how well you think you know these Eastern masters of inner power, you haven't truly experenced their wit, wisdom, and insight until you've read Kung-Fu Masters. Any kung-fu practitioner who appreciates martial arts history and philosophy, and who feels that this rich heritage is a necessary stepping-stone to their own personal growth, will find this book an invaluable reference and a must-have addition to their personal library.

Author Jose M. Fraguas, is an internationally recognized martial arts authority who is well-known to the world's top masters. A prolific European writer and publisher, he has hundreds of articles, dozens of books, and numerous screenplays to his credit. Originally from Madrid, Spain, he currently lives in Las Angeles, California.

Contents

Foreword by Joe Hyams
About the author
Introduction
Jackie Chan The uncompromising dragon
William Cheung The terror of wing chun
Robert Chu A perfect balance
Vincent Chu Quest for knowledge
Adam Hsu A modern kung-fu scholar
Shi Xing Hung Spreading the Shaolin roots around the world
Buck Sam Kong Opening doors and minds
Eric Lee The king of forms
Wong Shun Leung The logic behind wing chun
James Lew Breaking the mold
Henry Look The virtue of honor
Yang Jwing Ming The correct way of life
Gerald Okamura Heart of the dragon
Vernon Rieta The Shaolin journey
Randy Williams A wing chun crusader
Ark Y. Wong Grandmaster of Shaolin
Doc Fai Wong Deliberate, steady and solid
Y.C. Wong The whipping power of hung gar
Li Jian Yu The power of the mind… (meer)

Grappling took the world of martial arts by storm in the early 1990s with the advent of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and other no-holds-barred events, and quickly became one of the most popular fighting methds in the world.

In Grappling Masters, through conversations with historical figures such as Helio Gracie, Gene LeBell and Wally Jay, and numerous current world-class masters such as Rorion Gracie, Gokor Civichyan, Oleg Taktarov, Rickson Gracie and Marco Ruas, the many threads of grappling learning, legend and lore are woven together to present a complete and integrated view of this eclectic art of fighting, philosophy, and self-defense. For the first time, interviews with 22 of the world's top grappling masters have been gathered together in one book.

Containing information that has not appeared anywhere else, the interviews contain intriguing thoughts, fascinating personal details, revealing philsophies and hidden history. In these 22 gems, each master reveals a true love for the art and a deep understanding of every facet of the practice and spirit of the various grappling disciplines. No matter how well you think you know these masters of unarmed combat, you haven't truly experienced their wit, wisdom, and insight until you've read Grappling Masters.

Any practitioner who appreciates martial arts history and philosophy, and who feels that this rich heritage is a necessary stepping-stone to their own personal development, will find this book an invaluable reference and a must-have addition to their library.

Author Jose M. Fraguas is a former professional athlete and an internationally recognized martial arts authority well-known to the world's grappling masters. A prolific writer and publisher, he has hundreds of articles, dozens of books, and numerous screen-plays to his credit. His desire to integrate martial arts philosophy and values into everyday thinking and life provided the motivation for writing this book. Originally from Madrid, Spain, he currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Contents

About author
Introduction
Bas Rutten-Clean and shaved
Carlos 'Caique' Elias-The possible dream
Carlos Gracie Jr.-Heir to the throne
Erik Paulson-The real deal
Frank Shamrock-The icon of submission fighting
Gene LeBell-Jokes, chokes, and locks
Gerson Sanginitto-Generation X-cellent
Gokor Chivichyan-Master of a thousand submimssions
Helio Gracie-Brazilian jiu-jitsu's greatest champon
Jean Jacques Machado-Conquering doubt
Marco Ruas-The king of the streets
Mark Kerr-The human yardstick
Matt Furey-The king of catch
Oleg Taktarov-More than '15 minutes'
Relson Gracie-Passion and art
Renato Magno-Living the good life
Rickson Gracie-The Brazilion icon
Rigan Machado-The force of submission
Rorion Gracie-Testing reactions
Royler Gracie-The heart of a champion
Wallid Ismael-The desire to win
Wally Jay-A revolution of one… (meer)

C.F.W. Enterprises receives an avalanche of flat manila envelopes every month. Our editirial team diligently opens each and every one of these submissions and carefully reviews them to select the most well-written, most interesting and most timely features. For every feature which makes it into print, perhaps 100 don't. The criteria for selection are many, from quality of writing, accuracy of facts, and overall appeal to our readers. It's a challenge, but it's an enjoyable challenge.

Now, as the world's leading publisher of martial arts magazines, books and videos, we are proud to bring you The Best of C.F.W. Grappling 2001. Selected from an enormous field of articles published in our various martial arts titles, this collection covers all aspects of the martial arts, from personalities to fitness, from training to self-defense. In short, it can truly be considered the 'best of the best.'

Contents

Foreword Jose M. Fraguas
Wallid Ismall's killer weight-training program by Loren Franck, story and photos
Stefanos Miltsakakis: Terminate the takedown by Todd Hester
The legacy of Shuai-Chiao's King, Grandmaster Chang Teng Sheng by Matt Furey
Double trouble: The fighting McCully Brothers by Todd Hester, story and photos
The 2000 Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu World Championships by Kid Peligro, photos by Gustavo Aragao
Frank Shamrock's ultimate training and fighting system by John Steven Soet
Notes written from under the bleachers at the Abu Dhabi 2000 Submission Wrestling World Championships by John G. Keating, MD, photos by Bill Curry
Shonie Carter-Semper Fi by Todd Hester, story and photos
6 attacks that really work form the guard by Edward Lee Vincent, photos by Clenice Vincent
Erik Paulson: Training for a fight by Todd Hester, story and photos
Get a grip! Four can't-miss defenses against the standing grab by Todd Hester, story and photos
'Twas the tournament before Christmas: The 2000 International Pro-Am of Grappling by Kid Peligro, photos by Koichi Kawasaki
Antonio McKee: The grat Mandigo by Todd Hester, story and photos
Health Herring: From Amarillo to Amsterdam-The odyssey of a small-town superstar by Todd Hester, story and photos
How to beat a black belt by Todd Medina
Franco Columbu and Francisco Bueno: A reock and a hard place by Todd Hester
Fabiano Iha: The Brazilian King Midas by Loren Franck
Jermaine andre: Some bash, some splash, and a whole lotta' class by Todd Hester
Cage fighting strategies by John Lewis, photos by Todd Hester
Royler Gacie: the heart of a champion by Kid Peligro
Rodrigo 'Comprido' Medeiros: The tao of hard work by Kid Peligro, photos by Todd Hester
Fabiano Iha's winning fight strategies by Loren Franck, story and photos
Joe Hurley: They call him the rapper by Loren Franck
John Lewis: Warlord of the new millennium by Todd Hester
5 spinning killer knee-bar attacks by Erik Paulson… (meer)