In his new book David Ross outlines a wonderfully comprehensive approach to Chinese Martial Arts. This book includes the basic body methods, strikes, footwork, standing grappling maneuvers and takedowns that make up his system. The material present is both traditional, clearly drawing upon what he learned from his teachers and also very relevant to combat sports. It is a great book for martial artists of all styles and levels. Beginners will have a very complete set of techniques and principles to guide their development and more experienced folks can gain great insight into how to organize their own knowledge as well as pick up many little known techniques unique to David Ross’ lineages.