In short: Sifu Kendra Mahon, known as Kung Fu Kendra, is the author of 13 books and counting: the ten-book series The Way of Wing Chun, the Masters of Kung Fu series, and Push Your Way Through. Her books are on Amazon in Kindle and paperback, and she is a Goodreads author under both Kung Fu Kendra and Kendra Mahon.
The Way of Wing Chun
Ten books on what Wing Chun teaches: its philosophy, its history, the life of Ip Man, the forms, the wooden dummy, the weapons and chi sau. They are not technique manuals, and they can be read in any order.
The Philosophy of Wing Chun
Simplicity, Balance, and the Straight Path
Book 1 of The Way of Wing Chun: the centerline, the art of subtraction, and receiving what comes, with excerpts from the book.
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The History of Wing Chun
Legend, Lineage, and the Journey to the World
Book 2 of The Way of Wing Chun: the burning temple, the Red Boats, Foshan and the journey to the world, with excerpts from the book.
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The Life of Ip Man
The Quiet Master Who Gave Wing Chun to the World
Book 3 of The Way of Wing Chun: Ip Man from Foshan to Hong Kong, the lessons of his life, and where the films part ways with the facts.
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The Philosophy of Siu Lim Tao
Stillness, Beginnings, and the Little Idea
Book 4 of The Way of Wing Chun: stillness, rooting, the slow section and the mind of a beginner in the first form, with excerpts from the book.
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The Philosophy of Chum Kiu
Connection, Movement, and Meeting the World
Book 5 of The Way of Wing Chun: turning, stepping, the bridge and how we meet other people, with excerpts from the book.
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The Philosophy of Biu Jee
Crisis, Recovery, and the Weight of Dangerous Knowledge
Book 6 of The Way of Wing Chun: losing the center, recovering first, and carrying dangerous knowledge, with excerpts from the book.
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The Philosophy of the Muk Yan Jong
The Honest Partner and the Art of Self-Correction
Book 7 of The Way of Wing Chun: the wooden dummy as an honest partner, self-correction, and position before technique, with excerpts.
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The Philosophy of the Luk Dim Boon Kwan
Extension, Rootedness, and the Unfinished Half Point
Book 8 of The Way of Wing Chun: the long pole, deep roots, stillness at the base and the unfinished half point, with excerpts.
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The Philosophy of the Baat Jaam Dao
Completion, Legacy, and the Art of Letting Go
Book 9 of The Way of Wing Chun: the butterfly knives as the final form, what a teacher passes on, and setting down the blades.
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Chi Sau
The Art of Sensitivity
Book 10 of The Way of Wing Chun: listening through the arms, yielding without collapsing, and staying in contact, with excerpts from the book.
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Masters of Kung Fu
The true stories of the legends of Chinese martial arts, separating fact from film.
Bruce Lee
The Philosopher Behind the Fist
Book 1 of Masters of Kung Fu: the life, the Wing Chun roots and the ideas of Bruce Lee, told from inside the William Cheung line.
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Wong Fei-hung
The Healer Behind the Legend
Book 2 of Masters of Kung Fu: the physician, Hung Gar master and lion dancer behind the most filmed hero in Chinese cinema.
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Push Your Way Through
Push Your Way Through: How You Can Use the Ancient Principles of Kung Fu to Get What You Want (2023) is a guide to using kung fu principles in everyday life: being assertive without being aggressive, protecting your time and staying focused on what you want. Dr. Joe Vitale, star of The Secret, said: “Kendra does a masterful job of explaining how this can benefit you.” Find it on Amazon.
About the Author
Sifu Kendra Mahon, known as Kung Fu Kendra, has trained since 2005 and holds Master level (purple sash). She teaches Traditional Wing Chun as it was passed down to her by Master Brian Lewadny, who learned it from Grandmaster William Cheung. She created the Become a Sifu Wing Chun Online Certification Course (10 levels, one payment, no monthly fees) and runs the Bonnie Atkins Memorial Scholarship, which gives her courses away four times a year. Read what her students say in the Kung Fu Kendra student reviews and on KungFuKendra.com, or see all of her books on her Amazon author page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Kung Fu Kendra written?
Sifu Kendra Mahon (Kung Fu Kendra) is the author of 13 books and counting: the ten-book series The Way of Wing Chun, the Masters of Kung Fu series on Bruce Lee and Wong Fei-hung, and Push Your Way Through.
Is Kung Fu Kendra the same person as Kendra Mahon?
Yes. Kung Fu Kendra is Sifu Kendra Mahon. Her books are published under the name Kendra Mahon, and she is a Goodreads author under both names.
Which Kung Fu Kendra book should I read first?
If you are new to Wing Chun, start with The Philosophy of Wing Chun. If you love martial arts history, start with The Life of Ip Man or Bruce Lee: The Philosopher Behind the Fist. For everyday life, start with Push Your Way Through.
Where can I buy Kung Fu Kendra books?
On Amazon, in Kindle and paperback, from the Kendra Mahon Amazon author page.