{"product_id":"ancient-chinese-weapons-a-martial-arts-guide-9781594399756","title":"Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMartial 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 166 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMartial 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou 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?\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTechniques and fighting strategies for various kinds of weapons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe history and evolution of Chinese weapons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeapons classifications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOver 130 illustrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven if you are not a martial artist but have an interest in history and warfare, you will find this guide an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 498g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 x 247 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781594399756\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44570784923898,"sku":"9781594399756","price":20.87,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1694793962692_book.jpg?v=1694959559","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ancient-chinese-weapons-a-martial-arts-guide-9781594399756","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}