Preserved in music, dance, and art--as well as in ritual, tribal
law, and mythology--the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago
play a central role in Indonesian culture. The Martial Arts of
Indonesia is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from
revered martial arts scholar and teacher Donn F. Draeger. Draeger
offers an expert's perspective on the story of Indonesia's martial
culture, providing a comprehensive introduction to the
sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat. These acrobatic fighting
styles like Pencak Silat--which was granted World Cultural Heritage
status by UNESCO in 2019--and Kuntao are growing in popularity
around the world. This book also has extensive information on
traditional Indonesian weapons including: Keris: A dagger with a
waved blade and pistol-grip handle Kujang: A sickle-shaped dagger
with a distinctive curve Rencong: An L-shaped knife with a slightly
curved blade Draeger shows how these unique Indonesian forms are
related to their mainland cousins, provides a historical context
for their development, and describes the various combat methods
employed throughout Indonesia. This edition includes a new foreword
by Gary Nathan Gartenberg, the world's leading expert on Indonesian
martial arts, which explains the lasting importance of this classic
study of an ancient martial tradition. With over 400 photos and
illustrations of moves and weapons that showcase the intricacies of
the Indonesian fighting forms, The Martial Arts of Indonesia is an
indispensable addition to any martial artist's library.
General
| Imprint: |
Tuttle Publishing
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2021 |
| Authors: |
Donn F. Draeger
|
| Foreword by: |
Gary Nathan Gartenberg
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
288 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8048-5277-7 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-8048-5277-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780804852777 |
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
