It is no secret that we at Plum greatly admire Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji) and his teachings. We have published some of his books and DVDs, excerpted and reprinted articles, and referenced his many principles and theories. He is also … Continue reading
Yes, it’s true! A new book in English by Adam Hsu. If this were Hollywood, Sifu Adam Hsu’s new book, “Life Is Too Short For Bad Kung Fu,” would be the tell-all on everyone’s reading list; not because it is … Continue reading
Last Sunday, I got a double-treat: my teacher, Adam Hsu, is in town for a couple of weeks and I had the opportunity to not only see and spend time with him, but to make his Long Fist Kung Fu … Continue reading
Superlatives these days, like cliches, are a dime a dozen. Everything is AMAZING!! AWESOME!! ASTONISHING!! ASTOUNDING!! (and that’s only the A’s). So what are we to do if we actually offer something that deserves exclamation marks? Adam Hsu’s Secrets of … Continue reading
This, our third post on this new 2 Volume set of DVDs (6 dvds in all) on the art of Bagua, is to say that these outstanding DVDs are now available. If you want to read our earlier announcement, click … Continue reading
There are two ways to make a DVD, irrespective of a particular style. The first way is to follow your style’s structure: warmups, basics, form and sampled applications. The second way, less common, is to offer, derived from your style, … Continue reading
Of all the styles associated with Wu Tan and Liu Yun Chiao, Bajiquan is by far the most famous and respected. When I first saw Baji in Bethesda, 1970, I had no idea what its was. I had never seen … Continue reading
At Last! It’s one thing to read and listen to the words of a top notch teacher, it’s another thing to experience the teaching first hand. This formidable project which we have anticipated for over a year, offers not just … Continue reading
We were delighted to see this clip from a recent Liu Yun Chiao memorial held in Taipei. Sifu Adam Hsu leads the whole room in a simple exercise that GM Liu reported he performed over 200 times a day; he … Continue reading
Here’s another article from the Celebrated Mountain, the official newsletter of the Traditional Wushu Association. It discusses some of those “hidden little” pleasures harvested from years of practicing martial arts. The CM, though it had a small readership, often published … Continue reading