Shǔ Lì Quan: The Forgotten Animal of Xing Yi (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798317138479)

Shǔ Lì Quán: The Forgotten Animal of Xing Yi
"The Lost Art of Strategic Stillness"

Some martial artists train for years to strike first.
Others, like the masters of Shǔ Lì Quán, train for years... to flop convincingly.

Long buried beneath the dust of more ambitious animal forms, this long-lost manual reveals the ancient opossum-based art of stillness, surrender, and suspicious twitching. Once whispered about in forgotten corners of crumbling temples, Shǔ Lì Quán now emerges from the shadows (usually dragging a tail and pretending to be unconscious).

Inside this sacred scroll of limp wisdom, you'll discover:

• Devastating techniques like Snarl & Drop, Tail Flick Recovery, and the rare but terrifying Drool Strike

• Internal cultivation practices, including Possum Qi Gong and the revered Three-Day Flop

• Legends of the lineage, from Lazy Thunder to The Whispering Matron and Master Flufftail Himself

• A philosophy of combat so passive, it's almost aggressive

Whether you're a seasoned martial artist, an exhausted parent, or just someone who's mastered the art of playing dead at social events-this book is for you.

Learn to do nothing. Master the flop. Become the possum.