Many Martial Artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehand fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of p...

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1. Verfasser:	Yang, Jwing-Ming 1946- (VerfasserIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	Boston YMAA Publication Center 1999
Ausgabe:	1st ed.
Schlagworte:	Martial arts weapons / China Martial arts weapons China
Zusammenfassung:	Many Martial Artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehand fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. What is the background of these weapons? What weapon is right for you? This book is an easy reference guide. You can find any weapon you want in seconds. This book is profusely illustrated and conveniently broken down into four main classifications: long weapons, short weapons, soft weapons, and projectile/thrown weapons. Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'II find this guide a resource unlike any other.--From publisher description
Beschreibung:	Parallel title in Chinese characters. - Includes index General introduction. Common knowledge ; Weapons and Chinese geography ; Weapons and martial artists ; Weapons and fighting strategy ; Historical survey ; History and evolution -- Long weapons -- Short weapons -- Soft weapons -- Projectile and throwing weapons -- Shields and armor
Beschreibung:	XV, 140 S. Ill. 24 cm
ISBN:	1886969671 9781886969674