Shaolin #8 is a set from the Northern Shaolin Style. It has been used many times as a demonstration form or competition form in the Northern Traditional division. This book has front views and thoroughly depicted back views and makes a fine addition for people interested in the northern arts. There is also an excellent description of Sifu Paul Eng s martial career in this book. Sifu Paul Eng is one of the few remaining old-school traditionalists in the kung fu world. He has taught martial art since the 1950 s.