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The Martial Arts: Origins, Philosophy, Practice

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Publisher: Prion


The Martial Arts: Origins, Philosophy, Practice
This is an introduction to the origins, philosophy, and practice of the world's martial arts. It provides a chapter-by-chapter tour of the many varieties of martial arts, such as aikido, iai-do, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, kendo, kung fu, kyudo, naginata, ninjutsu, sumo, taekwon-do, and Thai boxing, discussing how and why these arts developed, their ways and laws, founding myths and heroes, and the culture that created them. A glossary of martial arts terminology and an illustrated section on martial arts weaponry are also included.

This is an introduction to the origins, philosophy, and practice of the world's martial arts. It provides a chapter-by-chapter tour of the many varieties of martial arts, such as aikido, iai-do, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, kendo, kung fu, kyudo, naginata, ninjutsu, sumo, taekwon-do, and Thai boxing, discussing how and why these arts developed, their ways and laws, founding myths and heroes, and the culture that created them. A glossary of martial arts terminology and an illustrated section on martial arts weaponry are also included.
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Details of The Martial Arts: Origins, Philosophy, Practice Title: The Martial Arts: Origins, Philosophy, Practice
Author: Peter Lewis
ISBN:

1853752061


ISBN-13:

9781853752063


Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 2000
Publisher: Prion
Number of Pages: 192
Language: English
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