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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Martial arts transport us to the realms of legends. Every single
day, in sweat-soaked training halls across the globe, stories of
heroic warriors from the past are told. Tales of men and women that
could overpower wild beasts with their bare hands, walk through a
barrage of swords or bullets unharmed or defeat scores of attackers
while barely breaking a sweat. But from where does our fascination
with these tales stem? Why are they so widely told? Why are there
near-universal aspects that appear throughout? This book intends to
answer these questions and more. Telling us the tales of ten of the
greatest martial arts legends of all time, looking at the facts
behind these stories and discussing the functions that they play
within the study of martial arts.
Martial arts transport us to the realms of legends. Every single
day, in sweat-soaked training halls across the globe, stories of
heroic warriors from the past are told. Tales of men and women that
could overpower wild beasts with their bare hands, walk through a
barrage of swords or bullets unharmed or defeat scores of attackers
while barely breaking a sweat. But from where does our fascination
with these tales stem? Why are they so widely told? Why are there
near-universal aspects that appear throughout? This book intends to
answer these questions and more. Telling us the tales of ten of the
greatest martial arts legends of all time, looking at the facts
behind these stories and discussing the functions that they play
within the study of martial arts.
The first English-language book to detail the combat systems and
martial culture of a land shaped by centuries of conflict. The
Martial Arts of Vietnam presents an engaging overview of the
evolution of Vietnamese martial arts from 2,000 BCE until today. We
will look at the mythical origins of the Vietnamese people and the
impact that invasions from neighboring countries had on the martial
culture of Vietnam. We will discover how kings and governments
promoted and, in some cases, crushed martial traditions; alongside
how Vietnams' unusual geography both protected and exposed martial
styles and lineages. This work offers stunning photography, era
timelines, and regional maps that allow for an engaging adventure
through Vietnam's northern, central, and southern regions, all in
search of events and catalysts that shaped its martial history
through the ages. When we arrive at modern Vietnams' martial arts
society, we meet with many teachers from the northern, central, and
southern regions who, through courageous efforts, are attempting to
codify and preserve their unique combat systems for the benefit of
all martial artists. We explore the ethnic minority martial arts,
Sino-Vietnamese and Chinese martial arts, as well as various
imported and foreign systems and how they are positioned in
relation to modern Vietnam's martial arts practices. The Martial
Arts of Vietnam lifts the veil of secrecy long surrounding this
socialist state to reveal its combat systems and their thousand
years of evolution.
Additional Illustrator Is Cameron. Contributors Include Celia Tobin
Clark, J. S., And Francis Meynell.
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