Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide

Martial artists who want to learn weapons techniques can use this guide to explore the vast array of weapons developed by the Chinese over the past 5,000 years. It includes techniques, fighting strategies, history, and classifications of weapons, with over 130 illustrations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center

Martial artists who have attained a certain level of proficiency in their barehanded fighting forms may opt to broaden their knowledge to encompass weapons techniques. Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed an extensive array of weapons, designed for a wide range of purposes. These weapons and their derivatives can be found in various martial art styles, including Kung Fu, karate, Taekwondo, and Indonesian styles.

You may be wondering, "What weapon should I choose?" "What are their original or main purposes?" "What is the history of these weapons?" "What weapon is right for my body type or strength?"

To assist you in answering these questions, Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy-to-reference guide that offers comprehensive answers. It is lavishly illustrated, user-friendly, and conveniently organized into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile/Thrown Weapons.

Contents include:

Techniques and fighting strategies for various kinds of weapons

The history and evolution of Chinese weapons

Weapons classifications

Over 130 illustrations

Even if you are not a martial artist but have an interest in history and warfare, you will find this guide an invaluable resource.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 200 x 247 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781594399756
Edition number: 2 ed