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Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide
Hardcover
General Military HistoryMartial Arts
Publisher Price: $37.00
ISBN13: 9781594399756
Publisher: Ymaa Pubn Ctr
Published: Aug 1 2023
Pages: 166
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.60 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.40
Language: English
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.
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