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Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide
Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang
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Description for Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide
Paperback. Divided into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile/Thrown Weapons, this title provides you with weapons of many types, from swords and spears, sharpened coins to flying claws. Num Pages: 160 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JWM; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 184 x 11. Weight in Grams: 340.
Many martial artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. What are these purposes? What is the background of these weapons? What weapon is right for you? Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide. Profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and ... Read more
Many martial artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. What are these purposes? What is the background of these weapons? What weapon is right for you? Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide. Profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Ymaa Publication Center
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
Number of Pages
142
Place of Publication
Rochdale, United States
ISBN
9781886969674
SKU
V9781886969674
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong, and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has "made the greatest ... Read more
Reviews for Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide
"Ancient Chinese Weapons will prove an invaluable, informative reference for students of the martial arts, Chinese studies, and Asian military histories." Midwest Book Review "Mr. Yang has surely made a valuable contribution to the community by making Chinese material about ancient Chinese weapons accessible for western readers interested in the martial arts."
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