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Condition: Good

Seller Notes: “Some wear along edges and corners. Light staining on outer pages. See photos.”

Type: Guide

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Features: Illustrated

Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada

Edition: First Edition

Vintage: Yes

ISBN: 9781886969674

Book Title: Ancient Chinese Weapons : a Martial Arts Guide

Item Length: 9.3in

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center

Publication Year: 1999

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Item Height: 0.5in

Author: Jwing-Ming Yang

Genre: Health & Fitness, Sports & Recreation, History

Topic: Military / Weapons, Military / General, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General, Safety

Item Width: 7.4in

Item Weight: 12.2 Oz

Number of Pages: 142 Pages

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Many martial artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. What are these purposes? What is the background of these weapons? What weapon is right for you?Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide. Profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile / Thrown Weapons.Inside you will find weapons of many types, from swords and spears, sharpened coins to flying claws! Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'll find this guide an invaluable resource.Includes techniques and fighting strategy.History and evolution of weapons.Translations of Chinese terms.Over 130 illustrations.

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YMAA Publication Center

ISBN-10

1886969671

ISBN-13

9781886969674

eBay Product ID (ePID)

305785

Product Key Features

Book Title

Ancient Chinese Weapons : a Martial Arts Guide

Author

Jwing-Ming Yang

Format

Trade Paperback

Language

English

Topic

Military / Weapons, Military / General, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General, Safety

Publication Year

1999

Genre

Health & Fitness, Sports & Recreation, History

Number of Pages

142 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length

9.3in

Item Height

0.5in

Item Width

7.4in

Item Weight

12.2 Oz

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Gv1101.5.Y38 1999

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Mr. Yang has surely made a valuable contribution to the community by making Chinese material about ancient Chinese weapons accessible for western readers interested in the martial arts., Ancient Chinese Weapons will prove an invaluable, informative reference for students of the martial arts, Chinese studies, and Asian military histories.

1999

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98-061696

Dewey Decimal

623.4/41/0951

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Illustrated

Yes

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