The mysterious Cao Dai religion of Vietnam dates back thousands of years. In a land often revaged by warfare, the followers of this shrouded religion have constantly fought for their survival, and in the process became kung-fu masters.

Their deadly techniques and tactics have been perfected over generations, and dr. Lung presents step-by-step instrucions and illustations for using them-even a beginner can learn the best defense. Included are:

Bihn Co: Strategy and tactics
Where to strike
The five kinds of weapons
Am Hiem: Subterfuge and stealth and much more

Crucial to becoming a master of Cao Dai kung-fu is learning not only the physical aspects of martial art warfare but also the psychological tactics, which Dr. Lung explains in detail. By teaching how and where to most effectivelyi strike your foe, Lost Fighting Arts of Vietnam gives you the tools for victory.

Dr. Haha Lung is the author of more than a dozen books on martial arts, including Assassin!, Mind Manipulation, Ninja Shadowhand, and Knights of Darkness.

Contents

Introduction: Vietnam 'Jihad'?
Section I Chung gai: 'Spikes and throns'
Chapter One Phuc Tinh: 'Born under a lucky star'
Chapter Two Phan Dau: 'To strive and to struggle'
The ancient of days
The coming of the Chinese
Dynasty and decay
The coming of the Europeans
The 20th-century struggle
Chapter Three Man Den: 'The black curtain'
The illuminati conspiracy
French freemasons
The allseeing eye
The Crowley connection
The ninja connection
Section II Cao dai: 'The high tower'
Chapter Four Yeu ma: Spirits and saints
Animism in Vietnam
Ancestor worship
From shamans to seances
Chapter Five Tam giap: The three ways
Kung giao: Confusianism (confucianism)
Lao Giao: Taoism
Phat giao: Buddhism
Chapter Six Cross and double-cross
The kindom of Prester John
The Jesuits
Cult and occult
Chapter Seven The call to 'The high tower'
The prophet
The plot?
The process
Power and politics
Section III Can qua: 'Shield and spear'
Chapter Eight Cong kem: The two-pronged attack
The three 'Knows'
Long nhan: The way of the cao dai warrior
Bihn co: 'Strategy and tactics'
Chapter Nine Pha do' Unarmed combat
Kuyen: Methods of movement
Cho ang: Blocking
Dung: Striking
Co he hoc: Where to strike
Kung ham: How to stirke
Tri thu: Grappling
Form and 'Flow'
Chapter Ten Bat am: Combat with weapons
The five kinds of weapons
'The eight sounds'
Chut dinh: 'Little monsters'
Chapter Eleven Am hiem: Subterfuge and stealth
Dac vien: Special agents
Special skills
Sources and suggested reading (bibliography)