Book overview
This manual, authored by William Luciano, serves as a comprehensive guide to Pai-Lum Kung-Fu and the Pai Family Arts as established by the late Grandmaster Daniel K. Pai. The text provides a detailed biographical timeline of Daniel K. Pai, exploring his roots in Hawaiʻi and his extensive military and martial arts background. By synthesizing historical research and personal training notes, the author clarifies the lineage and development of this system, which blends Chinese, Okinawan, and Hawaiian influences. The sources also offer practical instruction by defining fundamental stances, hand shapes, and training theories essential to the art. Additionally, the manual addresses the mythology and terminology surrounding the system, attempting to distinguish documented facts from traditional folklore. Ultimately, it functions as a historical record and educational resource intended to preserve the unique heritage of the White Dragon style for future practitioners.