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Old School

Author : Ellis Amdur
Publisher : Freelance Academy Press
ISBN 13 : 193743947X
Total Pages : 397 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (374 download)

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Download or read book Old School written by Ellis Amdur and published by Freelance Academy Press. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Koryu, literally, 'old flow from the past,' refers to Japanese martial traditions that predate the sweeping cultural changes that followed the Meiji Restoration of 1868. They generally have a very different character and tone from modern martial arts, such as kendo, judo or aikido which followed. More than the study of antique weapons, self-defense or a form of athletics, these martial traditions are a cultural legacy and a window to another time and place. In the first edition of Old School, Ellis Amdur, a renowned martial arts researcher, and himself an instructor in two different surviving koryu, gave readers a rare glimpse into feudal Japanese warrior arts, both as they were in the past and as they live on today. Nearly a decade later, he returns to the subject in this new, greatly expanded edition, bringing readers inside the dojos of a number ancient schools, providing details analysis of the evolution and morphology of uniquely Japanese weaponry, addressing the myth and reality of Japan's naginata-wielding warrior women, and discussing the modern relevance of the blood oaths, magical ritual and mysticism that often permeate the koryu. Finally, he looks at the challenge of preservation and transmission, especially as more and more practitioners of the koryu exist outside of Japan itself. Writing with a combination of the initiate's passion for his subject, and the scientist's rigorous search for the truth, Amdur asks critically: do the ancient traditions still meet the objectives of their founders? Are they successfully passing their ancient legacy down to the next generation? Over a third larger than the first edition and filled with new artwork and photography, Old School: Japanese Martial Traditions Expanded Edition will be an invaluable addition to the library of old readers and new alike.

A Brief History of the Martial Arts

Author : Jonathan Clements
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1472136470
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (721 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of the Martial Arts written by Jonathan Clements and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'If I had to pick a single general martial arts history book in English, I would recommend A Brief History of the Martial Arts by Dr Jonathan Clements' RICHARD BEITLICH, Martial History Team blog From Shaolin warrior monks to the movies of Bruce Lee, a new history of the evolution of East Asian styles of unarmed combat, from Kung Fu to Ninjutsu 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.

The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece

Author : Kostas Dervenis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1594777403
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (947 download)

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Download or read book The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece written by Kostas Dervenis and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-10-22 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth guide to the modern practice of Greek martial arts and their beginnings in ancient Greece and Egypt • Examines the correlation between ancient depictions of one-on-one combat and how martial arts are practiced today • Explores the close relationship between Greek martial arts and spiritual practice • Distinguishes between Pammachon (martial arts) and Pankration (combat sports) The ancient friezes and decorative motifs of ancient Greece contain abundant scenes of combat, one-on-one and hand-to-hand. In The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece, the authors offer close inspection of these depictions to reveal that they exactly correlate to the grappling and combat arts as they are practiced today. They also show that these artifacts document the historical course of the development of both the weaponry of the warrior classes and the martial responses those weapons required when fighting hand-to-hand. The depiction of each ancient technique is accompanied by sequenced step-by-step photos of modern practitioners performing the various stances of one-on-one combat. In addition, the authors explain how the development of Hellenic combat arts was tied at its heart to a spiritual practice. The centeredness, clear mind, and consequent courage that develops from a spiritual practice was considered a martial strength for a warrior, enabling him to be at his best, unobstructed inwardly by conflict or inertia. The Martial Arts of Ancient Greece provides a practical and comprehensive approach to the techniques and philosophy of the martial arts of the ancient Mediterranean that will be welcomed by modern fighters.

Late Medieval and Early Modern Fight Books

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004324720
Total Pages : 633 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Late Medieval and Early Modern Fight Books written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2016-06-27 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Late Medieval and Early Modern Fight Books offers insights into the cultural and historical transmission and practices of martial arts, based on the corpus of the Fight Books (Fechtbücher) in 14th- to 17th-century Europe. The first part of the book deals with methodological and specific issues for the studies of this emerging interdisciplinary field of research. The second section offers an overview of the corpus based on geographical areas. The final part offers some relevant case studies. This is the first book proposing a comprehensive state of research and an overview of Historical European Martial Arts Studies. One of its major strengths lies in its association of interdisciplinary scholars with practitioners of martial arts. Contributors are Sydney Anglo, Matthias Johannes Bauer, Eric Burkart, Marco Cavina, Franck Cinato, John Clements, Timothy Dawson, Olivier Dupuis, Bert Gevaert, Dierk Hagedorn, Daniel Jaquet, Rachel E. Kellet, Jens Peter Kleinau, Ken Mondschein, Reinier van Noort, B. Ann Tlusty, Manuel Valle Ortiz, Karin Verelst, and Paul Wagner.

The Ancient Martial Art of Hwarang Do

Author : Joo Bang Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781884577017
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book The Ancient Martial Art of Hwarang Do written by Joo Bang Lee and published by . This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Publications

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Publications written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Publications

Author : University of St. Andrews
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 472 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book Publications written by University of St. Andrews and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Taekwondo

Author : Udo Moenig
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317557336
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Taekwondo written by Udo Moenig and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical, political, and technical evolution of taekwondo. Many of the supposedly ‘traditional’ and ‘ancient’ Korean cultural elements attached to taekwondo are, in fact, remnants of East Asia’s modernization drive, and largely inherited from the Japanese martial arts. The current historical portrayal has created an obstacle to a clear understanding of the history of taekwondo, and presents problems and contradictions in philosophy and training methodology. Using rich empirical data, including interviews with leading figures in the field, this book brings together martial arts philosophy with an analysis of the technical aspects and the development of taekwondo, and provides a detailed comparison of karate and taekwondo techniques. It debunks nationalistic mythology surrounding taekwondo to provide a reinterpretation of taekwondo’s evolution.

Essentials of the Fist - Ancient Martial Arts Training Principles

Author : Jack Chen
Publisher : Jack Chen
ISBN 13 : 9789811458224
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Essentials of the Fist - Ancient Martial Arts Training Principles written by Jack Chen and published by Jack Chen. This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jixiao Xinshu" is a comprehensive military warfare manual, written by Ming Dynasty General Qi Jiguang in 1560. It consisted of chapters on Spear fighting, Archery, terrain, troops formation etc... One of the chapters is "Quanjing Jieyao", which contains 32 unarmed fighting stances for soldiers' training. There has been multiple attempts by various people to translate this ancient Chinese Fist manual. The ones which I've read are usually translating them literally. In order to make the translation & interpretation more meaningful, I've seeked to discover the core principles behind each of these 32 unarmed fighting stances. In this book, you'll see how these principles can be applied to any martial arts style, or any weapon. By training in these 32 martial principles, it will provide a complete & holistic training for a warrior, medieval or modern. I believe that my work in this book will help you in advancing your martial arts practice, no matter which fighting style you're from.

Epigrams from Martial

Author : Martial
Publisher : Purdue University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Epigrams from Martial written by Martial and published by Purdue University Press. This book was released on 1969 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Martial Artist's Book of Yoga

Author : Lily Chou
Publisher : Ulysses Press
ISBN 13 : 1569754721
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book The Martial Artist's Book of Yoga written by Lily Chou and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2005-08-31 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect training supplement for martial artists, this book shows how the ancient practice of yoga was the genesis of all martial arts.

Mixed Martial Arts

Author : L.A. Jennings
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538141965
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Mixed Martial Arts written by L.A. Jennings and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-23 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is an international phenomenon, with a fascinatingly diverse and complex history that stems from fighting sports around the world. In Mixed Martial Arts: A History from Ancient Fighting Sports to the UFC, L.A. Jennings explores the vast global history of martial arts—including Asian martial arts, African fighting sports, European pugilism and wrestling, and the fighting styles of North, Central, and South Americas—and how they gave rise to the modern sport of MMA. Jennings shares some of the most famous moments in fighting history alongside stories of the fighters themselves, such as the infamous 1976 fight between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki. When the Ultimate Fighting Championship premiered in 1993, it introduced the world to the controversial “cage fighting” at a scale never seen before. With the assistance of technological innovations and globalization, MMA has become the fastest growing sport on earth, the culmination of thousands of years of fighting for sport. Featuring fascinating stories and photographs of fighters from around the world, Mixed Martial Arts reveals the long and captivating history of this often-misunderstood sport.

St. Andrews University Publications

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book St. Andrews University Publications written by and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Kalaripayat

Author : Patrick Denaud
Publisher : Destiny Books
ISBN 13 : 9781594773150
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (731 download)

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Download or read book Kalaripayat written by Patrick Denaud and published by Destiny Books. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in English on the Indian martial art that was the precursor to the Chinese and Japanese traditions • A rigorous martial arts practice that also promotes harmonious self-development • Provides practices for controlling the circulation of energy and vital forces throughout the body Originating in the southern Indian province of Kerala, kalaripayat is the most ancient of the Eastern martial arts. Yet today it has been practically forgotten. Former CBS war correspondent Patrick Denaud looks at this neglected tradition, whose history spans millennia, from the time it was transmitted by the god Vishnu to the sage Parasurama and his twenty-one disciples, the original Gurukkals, to its present-day practice. More than an art of combat, kalaripayat is a way of life and a spiritual discipline. Its martial techniques are designed to create states propitious for deep meditation. Long the jealously guarded art of the Nair warriors of southern India, kalaripayat was banned by the British East India Company in 1793 and was long believed by outside observers to be extinct. Several Gurukkals continued a clandestine practice and secretly trained the students who would transmit the teachings to today’s keepers of the art, such as Gurukkal Pratap S. Balachandrian. Like other spiritual disciplines, kalaripayat draws from the science of breath. Focused, silent breathing creates highly concentrated trance states and helps control the inner circulation of vital energy. The practitioner learns not only how to be a capable fighter with or without weapons but also an accomplished healer. The emphasis of this practice on circulating energy throughout the body is not only of interest to martial arts practitioners but also to all those interested in the harmonious development of the self.

GURPS Martial Arts

Author : C. J. Carella
Publisher : Steve Jackson Games
ISBN 13 : 9781556343148
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book GURPS Martial Arts written by C. J. Carella and published by Steve Jackson Games. This book was released on 1996-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- A "sleeper" worldbook that has just continued to sell and sell. -- Martial arts are applicable to every sort of campaign...fantasy, SF, or modern! -- Detailed discussions of over 50 different fighting styles.

Martial's Epigrams

Author : Garry Wills
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1440633282
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Martial's Epigrams written by Garry Wills and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of literature's greatest satirists, Martial earned his livelihood by excoriating the follies and vices of Roman society and its emperors, and set a pattern that satirists have admired across the ages. For the first time, readers can enjoy an English translation of these rhymes that does not sacrifice the cleverly constructed effects of Martial's short and shapely thrusts. Martial's Epigrams "bespeaks a great scholar at play" (The New York Times Book Review), makes for addictive reading, and is a perfect, if naughty, gift. Look out for a new book from Garry Wills, What the Qur'an Meant, coming fall 2017.

Bubishi

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Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462918530
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Bubishi written by and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishiwas a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a gold mine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available.