Comprehensive Asian fighting arts by Donn F. Draeger

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This book introduces and compares fighting methods and techniques ranging from the artful Chinese t'ai chi and Japanese jujitsu, to the lethal pentjak-silat of Indonesia.

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'A first approach to an encyclopaedic treatment of the subject. Draeger and Smith have endeavored to cover the fighting arts of China, Okinawa, Korea, Japan, India, Pakistan, Burma; Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In each they have sought to tell something of the history, techniques, and famous practitioners of the arts. Unfortunately, some of these are secret, have died out, or exist only in relatively inaccessible areas. Profusely illsutrated, it is the work of two recognized authorities in the field...It will remain the defintive text in its field for the foreseeable future.'-Choice

Contents

Foreword
China
Okinawa
Korea
Japan
India Pakistan
Burma
Thailand
Malaysia Indonesia
Philippines
Appendices: Select show more Bibliography; Chinese Martial Arts Books; Methods of Chinese Boxing; Evolution of T'ai-chi Boxing; Index show less

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MLambert727 2 reviews

Jul 8, 2012