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Matrixing Tong Bei: Internal Gung Fu Paperback – February 6, 2015

by Al Case (Author)
3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Tong Bei means 'through the back,' it refers to a unique system of Kung Fu, with a unique method for generating chi power. Tong Bei is an old art, an internal martial art, and while not well known in the United States, it is considered on par with such arts as Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua Chang, and Hsing I. In this book Tong Bei is presented from the ground up. It includes the unique but simple chi building basics, a method for creating and understanding forms, and a lot of very efficient and street functional self defense techniques. About the Author: Al Case began studying the martial arts in 1967. He became a writer for the martial arts magazines in 1981, and had his own column (Case Histories) in Inside Karate. Al Case is also the author of the five book 'Matrixing Karate' series, the three volume 'How to Create Kenpo Karate series, and stand alone books on Pan Gai Noon, Kang Duk Won, Kwon Bup, Outlaw Karate, Buddha Crane Karate, 'Karate to Shaolin to Pa Kua Chang,' and the two volume 'Fixing MCMAP' series.
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    February 6, 2015
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    5.98 x 0.24 x 9.02 inches
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    1507869290
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; First Edition (February 6, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 114 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1507869290
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1507869291
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.98 x 0.24 x 9.02 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Al Case

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Al Case began writing in 1967. He began martial arts the same year, and martial arts often seep into his work.

In 1981 he began writing for the martial arts magazines, and had his own column (Case Histories) in Inside Karate.

He is the discoverer of Matrixing and Neutronics.

In 2003 he established Monster Martial Arts and began selling books and courses having to do with matrixing and a wide variety of Martial Arts.

He has written near two million (2,000,000) words on the martial arts, including over 30 novels, over 500 articles, probably a hundred training manuals, and more.

He currently resides at Monkeyland, a martial arts retreat in Southern California.

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Liza
5.0 out of 5 stars Good AL CASE Books Collection...
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on the banana peel
1.0 out of 5 stars Sorry I don't like criticizing other artists efforts but this book which sorely ...
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Sorry I don't like criticizing other artists efforts but this book which sorely needs a editor. It is poorly written with many grammatical errors. The voice of the writing is trying to be mysterious while sound very pretentious. it is lacking in any new, unique ideas that haven't been out there for years through all the Chinese masters and all the books. every time he gets into something about a technique he refers to a system of matrixing and instead of sharing it he sends you to a website or says he can't put it in the book.. um ok.... and then the pictures are dark and hard to see, explanations too vague and missing what you need so you can do them unless you fill in your own ideas from other practices you've learned. I personally have studied TongBei with a master in China and this does nothing to add to that. I wish I hadn't bought.
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rob
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2015
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Great stuff I recommend it
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Æren Wa'ter
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Investment
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2016
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There are not many books on Tongbeiquan - in English. I have sought diligently for books on this ancient and all but peerlessly powerful Art for a decade now, and this is one of only two I have ever found thus far (i.e. written in English). I have an operable understanding of Chinese and have books on Tongbeiquan elucidated in its native written form, but it is far more beneficial for a person like me to read in English.

I know full-well how difficult it is to find qualified Teachers of any martial art, no matter what it is. Many teach, but few know the true art they disseminate. I do not know if Mr. Case is a master of Tongbeiquan or if he is not, and I also come from an ancient Xingyiquan lineage and therefore am not qualified to make any certain judgments about any martial art beyond what my own Teacher taught me. However, the thoroughness of Mr. Case's treatise - or exposition - of Tongbeiquan indicates qualified knowledgeable, and that is a treasure to find.

This is a warrior's handbook rather than a scholarly dissertation on history, lineages, and tradition. Such is its strength while the lack of said histories, lineages and so forth is also, in my view, its only weakness. I am a scholar of martial arts as much as an artist and i would have enjoyed reading about Tongbeiquan's history and development.

This book has a great deal of exercises, which, in essence, is what martial art largely is. I very much recommend it.
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Alan T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Works for me!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2015
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I have tried just one exercise, but I like it. Some of Al's other books ... those will take some time looking through. I like the Yogata Kata book as well though I just started it.
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Thomas Galloway
1.0 out of 5 stars The techniques and postures presented bear little resemblance to Tongbei looking more like Shaolin Quan and other large-frame styles
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2018
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This is ridiculous. The author claims to have seen a video of Tongbei on the internet and channeled past life knowledge of it into this book (page 7). The techniques and postures presented bear little resemblance to Tongbei looking more like Shaolin Quan and other large-frame styles. Complete waste of money, outright fraud.
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James A. McElroy
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2016
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Good book,
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Shawn McDowell
5.0 out of 5 stars Tong Bei
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2015
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Got this book in not to long ago and the wealth of info in this book is amazing and easy to learn. Add this to your style of martial art. You will not be disappointed.
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Dan
1.0 out of 5 stars A Master wil come
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2016
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I hope I can persuade just one person not too buy this rubbish. Learning martial arts from a book is impossible, the most you can ask for is the history of the art and the master's own experience and safe progression through the art. On all accounts you will be disappointed, but what you do have are computer generated photo's of a man in the starting position of a technique. And then two sentences on how to move from the starting position. After these techniques are explained application's are demonstrated in the same manner. I would normally say "look elsewhere" but the rarity of Tong Bei books is a factor, as for the author's other works I can only speculate.
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