The Best Kung Fu Books of All Time

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Book Cover of Bruce Lee, John Little, Linda Lee Cadwell, Taky Kimura - Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu: Commentaries on the Chinese Martial Arts

By Bruce Lee – Martial arts superstar, philosopher, filmmaker (you?) and 3 more 

4.72
| 2016 | 200 Pages
Recommended for: 
Martial arts enthusiasts seeking holistic approach to training and philosophy. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Understand Bruce Lee's Philosophy and Life
  • Learn about Gung Fu Techniques and Mindset
  • Explore Taoism and Zen in Martial Arts
  • Discover Eastern and Western Fitness Regimens
  • Gain Insights into Self-Defense Techniques
Reviews:
Insightful
Revolutionized Martial Arts
Promoted Personalization
Developed Jeet Kune Do
Revered as 'Father'
Unfinished at Death
Considered Heretical
  • #81 Best Seller in Boxing on Amazon
Publisher's WeeklyTechnical yet poetic, The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art includes over 100 photos and line drawings as Lee explains his holistic approach. It was left unfinished at his death
Full Potential Martial ArtsBruce Lee, The Tao of Gung Fu is a window into Lee's thinking in the early 1960s…This is an enjoyable and educational read for any serious martial arts practitioner
Martial Arts Legends BlogA wonderful book, at times even fascinating, that not only reveals the depth of Bruce Lee's thoughts on the higher purpose of the martial arts, but also serves as a wonderful introduction to the way of gung fu
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Book Cover of Jwing-Ming Yang, Jwing-Ming Dr. Yang, Jeffery A. Bolt - Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu = [Shao Lin ChìAng Chì Uan]

By Jwing-Ming Yang – Renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong (you?) and 2 more 

4.69
| 240 Pages
Recommended for: 
Martial arts enthusiasts and practitioners seeking in-depth knowledge of Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
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Kung Fu Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Kung Fu faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Kung Fu, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Kung Fu learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Kung Fu book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of J. Yimm Lee, Bruce Lee - Wing Chun Kung-Fu

By J. Yimm Lee – Edited by Bruce Lee and featuring jeet kune do legend Ted Wong (you?) and 1 more 

4.68
| 224 Pages
Recommended for: 
Martial arts enthusiasts of all skill levels. Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Understand the sil lim tao form and centerline theories
  • Learn chi sao (sticky hands) and trapping techniques
  • Discover practical tips for home study
  • Understand the basics of Wing Chun
  • Explore the history and principles of Wing Chun
Reviews:
Informative
Illustrative
Graceful
Comprehensive
Helpful Tips
Black and White Pictures
Brief Coverage
Read by Alan McVay
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