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Author : Larry Winderbaum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental
ISBN : UCSC:32106000778925
Author : John R. Little,Curtis Wong
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Kung fu
ISBN : 0809228351
Provides information related to various aspects of martial arts, including histories, techniques, and traditions.
Author : Sensei/Renshi Nathan Chlumsky
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781329119420
Inside Kungfu: Chinese Martial Arts Encyclopedia is intended to serve as a general reference tool for anyone interested in the martial arts, its history, or even China's history. The book takes a look "Inside" Chinese Martial Arts only, with a chart devoted to Chinese, Japanese and Korean pronunciation; A section about China's Martial History; A section about the Shaolin Temple History; Information about the Beijing Opera; Information on several martial arts from A to Z totaling around 363 styles; Information on over 110 weapons used throughout China's history, and much, much more. Including dynamic pictures and illustrations by myself and even a little information about yours truly. It is my love, respect and admiration for the martial arts that has inspired me to write this book in hopes that, you, the reader, enjoys learning the facts and history as much as I did; and maybe, inspire you to take a wonderful journey in the martial arts training of your choice if you have not already done so.
Author : Jennifer Lawler
Publisher : Contemporary Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Martial arts
ISBN : 1570280681
From viet vo dao to Van Damme, this comprehensive martial arts reference contains thousands of entries covering every possible aspect of the discipline--including martial arts styles, history, theory, practice, founders, fighting techniques, ranking systems, and more. Perfect for beginners, this guide is also a wonderful reference tool for advanced practitioners who are interested in learning more about martial arts. Photos and illustrations.
Author : Bill Palmer,Karen Palmer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental, in motion pictures
ISBN : 9780810830271
The Encyclopedia covers the genre from 1920 to 1994. The genre, however, can be very confusing: films often have several titles, and many of the stars have more than one pseudonym. In an effort to clarify some of the confusion, the authors have included all the information available to them on almost 3,300 films. Each entry includes a listing of the production company, the cast and crew, distributors, running times, reviews with star ratings whenever possible, and alternate film titles. A list of film series and one of the stars' pseudonyms, in addition to a 7,900 name index, are also included. Illustrated.
Author : Jonathan Snowden,Kendall Shields
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781554908448
' "Did you see the big fight this weekend'" The question used to be about boxing matches, when the giants of the fight world were Mike Tyson and Roy Jones. Now fans are leaving the sweet science in droves for the combat sport of the future: mixed martial arts (MMA). MMA has drawn millions on cable and network television, as well as out-performed professional wrestling and boxing on pay-per-view. Fans are attracted to the sport, but unlike boxing (where strategy and technique are limited to using both your left and right hands), an MMA fight can be surprisingly complicated. The MMA Encyclopedia puts the fighters, the facts, and the fundamentals of the world's fastest growing sport at your fingertips as the definitive reference guide to mixed martial arts. The encyclopedia will break the MMA language barrier for those who don't know a wristlock from a wristwatch, while at the same time offering perspective and analysis that will entertain the hardcore fan who already has the basics down pat. With three appendices that detail the results of every MMA'fight in history, this the ultimate reference book for the ultimate sport.
Author : Fay Goodman
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : PSU:000056264661
Step-by-step photographic instructions to martial arts that explains the basic techniques and principles of tae kwondo, karate, aikido, ju-jitsu, judo, kung fu, tai chi, kendo, iaido, and shinto ryu.
Author : David L. Hudson Jr.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780313343841
Fistic combat represents the greatest human drama in all of sport. Roman gladiators thrilled citizens and emperors alike when they entered the octagon to face an intense, life-threatening experience. Boxing, the sport of kings, also has its roots in the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Banned in 500 A.D. by the Emperor Theodoric, it resurfaced twelve centuries later in England. John Milton praised it as a noble art for building character in young men, and sports writer A.J. Leibling dubbed it the Sweet Science. Many of its major protagonists - men such as Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali - have become transcendent, near-mythic heroes. But boxing is not the only combat sport, and mixed martial arts, in all their ferocious beauty, represent the fastest growing sports genre in the world. Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) has joined boxing in paying seven figures to some of its champions, and draws millions in its pay-per-view events. This book details leading figures in boxing, sumo wrestling, kickboxing, Greco-Roman wrestling, and mixed martial arts (including organizations such as Ultimate Fighting, PRIDE, K-1, Total Combat, and SportFighting). Over 150 entries cover champions, contenders, and other famous combatants from all over the world, as well as legendary promoters, managers, trainers, and events. Also included in this encyclopedia are sidebars on controversies, highlights, brief bios, and other noteworthy events, along with a general timeline. .
Author : Thomas A. Green
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001-11-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781576071502
Carefully crafted entries on the history, philosophy, and evolution of the martial arts worldwide, including contemporary practice.
Author : Little
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0070540829
Author : Thomas A. Green,Joseph R. Svinth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781598842449
This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever published on the wide range of martial arts disciplines practiced in cultures around the world. ABC-CLIO's Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation is the most authoritative reference ever published on combat disciplines from around the world and across history. Coverage includes Shaolin monks, jousting knights, Roman gladiators, Westerner gunfighters, samurai warriors, and heavyweight boxers. These iconic figures and many more are featured in this title, as well as representatives of less well known but no less fascinating systems, all vividly characterized by expert contributors from around the world who are themselves martial arts practitioners. Martial Arts of the World comprises 120 entries in two volumes. The first volume is organized geographically to explore the historic development of martial arts styles in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The second volume looks at martial arts thematically, with coverage of belief systems, modern martial arts competitions, and a wide range of such topics as folklore, women in martial arts, martial arts and the military, and martial arts and the media.
Author : David A. Hall
Publisher : Vertical Inc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-22
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781568364100
David A. Hall, one of today’s leading experts on Japanese combative culture, combines hands-on experience in a wide variety of martial traditions with an academic and religious background to produce this landmark work. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts is an exhaustive, impeccably researched reference offering information about everything there is to know on the subject, from "adauchi" (a vendetta) to "zanshin" (state of focused vigilance before, during, and after executing a technique or combative form). The volume opens with several sections to help make using the Encyclopedia as efficient and effective as possible: Abbreviations, Quick Guide to Weapons and Systems, Historical Eras, guides to the Entries and Lineage Charts, and A Note on the Japanese Language and Communication Style. The Encyclopedia itself, which runs for more than 625 pages and contains around 4,000 entries arranged alphabetically with bilingual entry headings and concise definitions, covers all aspects of the many different martial arts that have developed in Japan. Following the main portion of the work are several Appendices (Traditional East Asian Numbering Systems and Ancient Period Military Organization), as well as a Selected Bibliography, and Character Indices (General, Chinese, English, and Sanskrit) containing around 6,000 terms. With its vast wealth of information and practical organization, The Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts is sure to become the essential reference for the beginning martial artist, as well as for the advanced student who wants a deeper understanding of the subject. Additionally, the book is perfect for scholars and researchers, who will appreciate the access to material previously unavailable in English; and for reference libraries and Asian studies and language departments.
Author : John Corcoran,Emil Farkas,Stuart Sobel
Publisher : Pro Action Pub
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0961512636
Focuses on the spiritual, technical, and esoteric dimensions of martial arts. Includes biographies of prominent masters and information on associations.
Author : Gene LeBell
Publisher : Cfw Media
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002-02-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0967654319
This book has taken Gene years to write, and it is his legacy to the world of grappling. It is a massive text on the art of finishing holds. Among the 500-plus pages are chapters on grips and handles; catches and grabs; foot and leg controls; arm bars and shoulderlocks; wristlocks and twists; straight leglocks; ankle bends and twists; chokes; and necklocks and cranks. Many of the techniques shown in the volume are old, never-before-seen pro wrestling techniques. There will never be another grappling text containing so many unique and devastating finishing holds -- unless Gene LeBell pens a sequel.
Author : Bernd Höhle,Constantin Boboc
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798626326482
The Shaolin Encyclopedia is an essential reading for all students or teachers who want to advance to a higher level or to understand the core of traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu as an art and practice. This is the complete series of traditional Northern Shaolin books that martial arts students are waiting for: learning history and philosophy; study the principles and concepts of style; explore the finer points, both as a theory and as martial applications, which are applicable to training in many other martial arts styles; acquire the essential theory of Chan philosophy, the martial art of Shaolin and QiGong; understand the concepts of fighting behind the movements; examine and explore the details of the forms, including the key principles of the movements as well as their advanced martial applications; develop martial skills through specific training techniques; important books for the designer who seek to obtain clarity in his understanding of martial arts, regardless of the style practiced; discover how to analyze the shapes and the martial applications in Shaolin KungFu, acquiring superior knowledge about your style and insights that will give you a greater understanding of your art; increase your strength, improve your health and develop explosive martial strength with Shaolin Qigong. This book contains: Dedication, Author, The depth of Traditional Northern Shaolin, Fa Jin, Attention in Shaolin Philosophy, The roots of Shaolin Kung Fu, Introduction and main features, The names of the postures and the philosophical explanation, Basic technique, Training and combat study, Shaolin Wu Hua Quan - Advanced martial applications, Martial Arts Association International, Chin Woo Athletic Association, Italian Chin Woo Athletic Association, Bei Shaolin Quan Italy.