Ancient Chinese Weapons
A Martial Arts Guide
Seiten
2023
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2nd New edition
YMAA Publication Center (Verlag)
978-1-59439-975-6 (ISBN)
YMAA Publication Center (Verlag)
978-1-59439-975-6 (ISBN)
Martial artists that reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, may choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques.
Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. These weapons and their derivitaves are found in all martial art styles, including Kung Fu, karate, Taekwondo, and Indonesian styles.
You may ask
What weapon should I choose?
What are their original or main purposes?
What is the history of these weapons?
What weapon is right for my body type or strength?
Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide designed to offer the answers. It is profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into the four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile / Thrown Weapons.
Contents include:
Techniques and fighting strategy for many kinds of weapons
The history and evolution of Chinese weapons
Weapons classifications
Over 130 illustrations
Inside you will find ancient Chinese weapons of many types, from swords and spears, sharpened coins to flying claws! Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'll find this guide an invaluable resource.
Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. These weapons and their derivitaves are found in all martial art styles, including Kung Fu, karate, Taekwondo, and Indonesian styles.
You may ask
What weapon should I choose?
What are their original or main purposes?
What is the history of these weapons?
What weapon is right for my body type or strength?
Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide designed to offer the answers. It is profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into the four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile / Thrown Weapons.
Contents include:
Techniques and fighting strategy for many kinds of weapons
The history and evolution of Chinese weapons
Weapons classifications
Over 130 illustrations
Inside you will find ancient Chinese weapons of many types, from swords and spears, sharpened coins to flying claws! Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'll find this guide an invaluable resource.
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 11.07.2023 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Rolindale, MA |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 190 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Militärfahrzeuge / -flugzeuge / -schiffe |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Kampfsport / Selbstverteidigung | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-59439-975-1 / 1594399751 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-59439-975-6 / 9781594399756 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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