The origins of Liuhebafa (also called Water Boxing) can be traced back
to the Daoist sage Chen Tuan (c. 871-989 A.D.). Chen is a mystical
figure whose advice and perspective was sought by ancient Chinese
Emperors.
Liuhebafa was the last of the internal methods to be taught outside
China. Even inside China, Liuhebafa had an almost mythic quality. Among
the groups of inner circle students, Liuhebafa was graduate study in the
internal arts.
Liuhebafa's Five Character Secrets (of Li Dong Feng) are the original
precepts of this rare internal martial art known as Huayue Xinyi
Liuhebafaquan. Li Dong Feng discovered aged manuscripts of Chen Tuan,
during an expedition to Chen's ancient mountain home. Realizing the
importance of what he had found, Li remained on Mount Hua until he
mastered the material in the manuscripts.
Li returned to his home and then recorded all he had learned on Mount
Hua in one hundred and thirty-four verses now known as The Five
Character Secrets of Li Dong Feng. This is the only existing treatise on
the original principles of Liuhebafa.
This book contains the original Chinese treatise of Li Dong Feng, Pinyin
Romanization of the Chinese characters, word for word translation,
literal translation, interpretive translation and the author's
commentary on the meaning of each verse.
There is more here than meets the eye. It is wise to approach the
Secrets with a beginner's mind. Imagine being beckoned to sit by the
fire. Lean a little closer to better hear the master as he recites the
lines that will open the doors of your mind and heart.
