English Martial Arts
Author: Terry Brown
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781898281290
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Instructions in a system of martial arts practiced and taught in England by the sixteenth century Company of Maisters.
Author: Terry Brown
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781898281290
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Instructions in a system of martial arts practiced and taught in England by the sixteenth century Company of Maisters.
Author: Terry Brown
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 248
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This work is primarily one of instruction in a system of martial arts practised and taught in England by the 16th century Company of Maisters. It first examines the history and development of the English fighting system from Anglo-Saxon times until the 18th century. The second part of the book deals with fighting techniques for bare-fist fighting, broadsword, quaterstaff, bill, sword and buckler, and sword and dagger. The instruction is enhanced and accompanied by photographs, and the theory that underlies the system The principles of true fighting is also explained.
Author: Yip Chun
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: 1993-11-01
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 9780877287964
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Yip Chun is a Grandmaster of Wing Chun, and the eldest son of Yip Man - Bruce Lee's mentor. With the help of Danny Connor, Yip Chun explains the moves, the importance of the relationship between teacher and student, and the Confucian theory. Studentswill learn Chi Sau, Siu Lim Tao, Chum Kiu, and Biu Tze from the many illustrations that show the forms. 150 photographs.
Author: Fay Goodman
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781859677780
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The ancient martial arts disciplines are used not only for self-defense; they also contribute to a person's sense of harmony and well-being. Featuring specially commissioned photographs drawing on the expertise of highly qualified practitioners, this book examines in detail the history and philosophy behind the martial arts and the etiquette and techniques of primary and more advanced moves. 700+ color photos.
Author: Fumon Tanaka
Publisher: Kodansha International
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 246
ISBN-13: 9784770028983
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Introduces the 18 traditional Japanese martial arts and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the styles formulated in the samurai era - both those that are little known and those still being taught today.
Author: Carol A. Wiley
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 9781556431364
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Essays discuss various types of martial arts, and looks at how the martial arts help women to develop positive self-images and break free of the role of victim.
Author: Thomas A. Green
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 2003-11-30
Total Pages: 346
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Martial arts, once restricted to a few specific locations and practiced by small groups of devotees, have truly spread throughout the world. The plethora of tae kwando and karate dojos in U.S. shopping malls attests to the popularity of various kinds of martial arts in this country. Though generally perceived and advertised as means of self-defense, body sculpting, and self-discipline, martial arts are actually social tools that respond to altered physical, social, and psychological environments. This book examines how practitioners have responded to stimuli such as feminism, globalism, imperialism, militarism, nationalism, slavery, and the commercialization of sport. In a series of chapters devoted to Asian, African, and European systems of the late 19th to early 21st centuries, the authors examine the forces and philosophies that shaped fighting arts in diverse cultural settings. Because of political, social, and economic factors, this period witnessed the spread of martial arts to areas outside of their original contexts. Some of these arts flourished in their new environments, but others did not. The authors demonstrate that martial arts are not the conservative strongholds of tradition posited by conventional wisdom, but are instead responsive and mutable barometers of change. This book is essential for students of multicultural dialogues and devotees of martial arts performance and practice.
Author: Jonathan Clements
Publisher: Robinson
Published: 2016-10-13
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1472136470
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Folk tales of the Shaolin Temple depict warrior monks with superhuman abilities. Today, dozens of East Asian fighting styles trace their roots back to the Buddhist brawlers of Shaolin, although any quest for the true story soon wanders into a labyrinth of forgeries, secret texts and modern retellings. This new study approaches the martial arts from their origins in military exercises and callisthenics. It examines a rich folklore from old wuxia tales of crime-fighting heroes to modern kung fu movies. Centre stage is given to the stories that martial artists tell themselves about themselves, with accounts (both factual and fictional) of famous practitioners including China's Yim Wing-chun, Wong Fei-hong, and Ip Man, as well as Japanese counterparts such as Kano Jigoro, Itosu Anko and So Doshin. The history of martial arts encompasses secret societies and religious rebels, with intimate glimpses of the histories of China, Korea and Japan, their conflicts and transformations. The book also charts the migration of martial arts to the United States and beyond. Special attention is paid to the turmoil of the twentieth century, the cross-cultural influence of Japanese colonies in Asia, and the post-war rise of martial arts in sport and entertainment - including the legacy of Bruce Lee, the dilemma of the ninja and the global audience for martial arts in fiction.
Author: Bruce Lee
Publisher: Black Belt Books
Published: 2006-11
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780897501439
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Book & slipcase. Compiled from Bruce Lee's notes and essays and originally published in 1975, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is the best-selling martial arts book in the world. This iconic work explains the science and philosophy behind jeet kune do -- the art Lee invented -- and includes hundreds of Lee's illustrations. Topics include Zen and enlightenment, kicking, striking, grappling, and footwork. With introductions by Linda Lee and editor Gilbert Johnson, Tao of Jeet Kune Do is essential reading for any practitioner and offers a brief glimpse into the mind of one of the world's greatest martial artists. This limited edition features a slipcase and each copy is personally signed by Linda Lee Cadwell and Shannon Lee. Includes a signed, numbered certificate. Only 500 copies available.
Author: Cezar Borkowski
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9780028629476
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Learn the origins of various martial arts, how to select the best style, and discover the keys to achieving a balance between physical, spiritual, and mental training. 70+ photos.