The Making of a Butterfly: Traditional Chinese Martial Arts As Taught by Master W. C. Chen
“The Making of a Butterflyis a rich story of old Chinese kung-fu meeting American culture. This book made me long for the old ways of martial arts instruction before McDojos and health clubs dominated the land. I had been waiting for this book for a long time and didn’t even know it. A wonderful book, lovingly written.”—Kris Wilder, Goju-Ryu karate instructor and author ofLessons from the Dojo FloorandThe Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide to Deciphering Marital Applications“Phillip Star is a very personable and knowledgeable sifu in the Chinese martial arts. I endorse his knowledge and teaching, and hope that everyone readsThe Making of a Butterflywith an open mind and body.”—Sifu Harlan Dai Tong Lee, five-time U.S. National AAU Kung-Fu Champion and head instructor of the Gee Yung Fut-Ga Institute in Honolulu, Hawaii