This is an issue of Inside Kung-Fu: The Ultimate in Martial Arts Coverage, published in January 1999 by CFW Enterprises. This issue centers on actor Mark Dacascos taking over the leading television role previously held by Brandon Lee in the franchise adaptation of The Crow. It is an item utilized by martial arts practitioners, television historians, and print media collectors.
Title: Inside Kung-Fu: The Ultimate in Martial Arts Coverage (January 1999)
Issue Date: January 1999
Publisher: CFW Enterprises
Era: 1990s (Modern Age)
Dimensions: 8 × 11 inches (20.32 x 27.94 cm)
Type: Vintage Magazine
On the Cover: A portrait of Mark Dacascos in styling for his television role, with a smaller inset image featuring martial arts master William C.C. Chen.
Subjects: Martial Arts, Mark Dacascos, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Cung Le, San Shou, William C.C. Chen, Yang Tai Chi, Muay Thai Training, Punching Power.
The contents of this January 1999 issue include a cover story analysis on Mark Dacascos starring in the television series adaptation titled "The Crow: Stairway to Heaven." Featured profiles cover fighter Cung Le and his standing in San Shou competition, alongside training principles from master William C.C. Chen regarding Yang style Tai Chi. Additional informational segments cover Muay Thai training selection, technical advice on punching mechanics, and short histories on Dim Mak, Hung Gar, and Paqua stepping patterns.
