During the late Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, fighting books-- Fechtbücher -- were produced in northern Italy, among the German states, in Burgundy, and on the Iberian peninsula. Long dismissed by fencing historians as "rough and untutored," and largely unknown to milita…
Describes the origins and techniques of martial arts, discusses the preparation required and the types of equipment needed to participate, and includes information on nutrition and performance-enhancing drugs.
Krav Maga is recognized as one of the most efficient fighting systems around today. Based on common sense, it has evolved by necessity in a region ravaged by fighting for over a century. The first part of this book details and illustrates the preferred Kicks used in Krav Maga, a…
Teaches the basics of the ancient Chinese exercise of Tai Chi through a story, illustrations, and simple, step-by-step directions.
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Baguazhang: theory and applications
by Yang, Jwing-Ming, Liang, Shou-Yu, Liang, Shou-Yu, Wu, Wen-Ching
This newly revised second edition by two of America's leading martial arts authors, includes a new 'user friendly' layout, beautiful chinese calligraphy, updated theory and an expanded index. This manual is a complete training guide for beginner to advanced practitioners, offers…
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 mar…
There is a significant lack of research on veterans’ reintegration into civilian life, especially after the recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq wars, concerning identity loss and crisis from transition. The purpose of this project, which includes the film Keep Fighting, is …
Adolescence is the period of lifetime development in which many youth begin to make health and lifestyle choices that have a significant impact on overall wellbeing as they transition from childhood into young adulthood. Physical activity appears to be linked to making other hea…
Adults regularly adopt new identities as members of transcommunal associations anthropologically termed sodalities. This study investigates strategies of inclusivity in one such organization, Persatuan Gerak Badan [Body Movement Association, PGB], a school based in Bogor, Indone…
Amaç: Karate kumite de, baskın bacağın önde ve arkada olduğu gard pozisyonlarında uygulanan kizami zuki (KZ) yumruk vuruş tekniğindeki bacak itiş gücünün, yumruk hızı ve diğer parametrelerle olan ilişkisinin incelenmesidir. Gereç ve yöntem: Araştırmaya yaş ortalaması 24 yaş (± 3…
By 2002, the TV drama genre of martial arts period dramas acted as a lighting rod for domestic critique, TV professionals' discontent, an enthusiastic domestic fandom, and overseas Chinese investment. The tensions between these industry constituencies reveal a sea change in the …