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Author : Fay Goodman
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,5 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 : Paul Bowman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780197540336
"The Invention of Martial Arts examines the media history of what we now call 'martial arts' and argues that martial arts is a cultural construction that was born in film, TV and other media. It argues that 'martial arts' exploded into popular consciousness entirely thanks to the work of media. Of course, the book does not deny the existence of real, material histories and non-media dimensions in martial arts practices. But it thoroughly recasts the status of such histories, combining recent myth-busting findings in historical martial arts research with important insights into the discontinuous character of history, the widespread 'invention of tradition', the orientalism and imagined geographies that animate many ideas about history, and the frequent manipulation of history for reasons of status, cultural capital, private or public power, politics, and/or financial gain. In doing so, The Invention of Martial Arts argues for the primacy of media representation as key player in the emergence and spread of martial arts. This argument overturns the dominant belief that 'real practices' are primary, while representations are secondary. The book makes its case via historical analysis of the British media history of such Eastern and Western martial arts as Bartitsu, jujutsu, judo, karate, tai chi and MMA across a range of media, from newspapers, comics and books to cartoon, film and TV series, as well as television adverts and music videos, focusing on key but often overlooked texts such as adverts for 'Hai Karate', the 1970s disco hit 'Kung Fu Fighting', and many other mainstream and marginal media texts"--
Author : Larry Winderbaum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental
ISBN : UCSC:32106000778925
Author : Jack O'Gorman
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838912126
Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date. About 40 percent of the content is new to this edition. Containing sources selected and annotated by a team of public and academic librarians, the works included have been chosen for value and expertise in specific subject areas. Equally useful for both library patrons and staff, this resource Covers more than a dozen key subject areas, including General Reference; Philosophy, Religion, and Ethics; Psychology and Psychiatry; Social Sciences and Sociology; Business and Careers; Political Science and Law; Education; Words and Languages; Science and Technology; History; and Performing Arts Encompasses database products, CD-ROMs, websites, and other electronic resources in addition to print materials Includes thorough annotations for each source, with information on author/editor, publisher, cost, format, Dewey and LC classification numbers, and more Library patrons will find this an invaluable resource for current everyday topics. Librarians will appreciate it as both a reference and collection development tool, knowing it’s backed by ALA’s long tradition of excellence in reference selection.
Author : David A. Hall
Publisher : Vertical Inc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 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 : Bill Palmer,Karen Palmer
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 42,9 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 : Sensei/Renshi Nathan Chlumsky
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 55,7 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 : Thomas A. Green
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001-11-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UCSC:32106016293679
Carefully crafted entries on the history, philosophy, and evolution of the martial arts worldwide, including contemporary practice.
Author : David Levinson,Karen Christensen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195131956
Spanning the wide world of sports, this volume is packed with every conceivable fact that anyone would possibly want to know about nearly 300 sports, including history and practice worldwide.
Author : Jonathan Snowden,Kendall Shields
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 42,6 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 : Mark Bricklin
Publisher : Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale Press
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Naturopathy
ISBN : 0878571361
From home remedies for poison ivy, toothaches and sunburn to vitamin therapy for reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease, here is the latest information about health and natural healing incorporated into and easy-to-use encyclopedia. First time in paperback.
Author : Néstor Galarraga
Publisher : Tequisté
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9789874935816
Néstor Galarraga —author of Taekwon-Do, The Evolution Factor ( Taekwon-Do, factor de evolución)— offers us a revealing path towards the development of personal power, and he shows us the fundamental axes of his transformation into an authentic warrior. After a life devoted to teaching Taekwon-Do, he reflects on what he has learnt and taught and about the personal experiences that he has gathered. Since he cannot retrace his steps —go back to those ignored paths and places of knowledge where he discovered who he is— he conveys all his experiences in this book. He explores common pursuits, martial arts, Taekwon-Do. He talks about all of us, about the journey, the emotions, the thoughts, the inner feelings that any person seeking to develop personal power goes through, the meaning of life and everything that dwells in our own hearts. This is a book that invites us to challenge our limitations and to discover how to live without fear, accepting with responsibility the burden of our own existence. It is a future classic of the martial arts, since it summarizes the main premises of their thinking.
Author : John Ankerberg,John Weldon
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1565071603
This comprehensive, indexed volume includes short, one-page listings of pertinent facts about a particular movement, its founder, how it claims to work, scientific evaluations done, and its potential dangers. Some topics covered are angels, visualization, shamanism, hypnosis, new age medicine and martial arts.
Author : Mary Coddington
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1991-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 089281313X
The search for a mysterious healing energy that has always fascinated the human mind and spirit leads inevitably to an exploration of the true nature of consciousness, and to the awareness that our power to heal is an essential ingredient of the evolution of consciousness.
Author : Thomas A. Green,Joseph R. Svinth
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 47,8 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.