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A more than complete dictionary of Chinese martial arts, from Chinese to English. Years and years in the making, this dictionary has more than all the techniques you need. It contains all the words beyond the basics of the language, to enable you to read martial arts books, whether practical, theoretical, historical, or whatever.
Book Synopsis Falk's Dictionary of Chinese Martial Arts, Deluxe Soft Cover by : Andrea Falk
Download or read book Falk's Dictionary of Chinese Martial Arts, Deluxe Soft Cover written by Andrea Falk and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A more than complete dictionary of Chinese martial arts, from Chinese to English. Years and years in the making, this dictionary has more than all the techniques you need. It contains all the words beyond the basics of the language, to enable you to read martial arts books, whether practical, theoretical, historical, or whatever.
From well-known forms such as ju-jutsu, karate, tae-kwon-do, aikido, t'ai-chi chu'an, and kung-fu to the less familiar practices of kyudo, kendo, and yabusame, this encyclopedic reference defines the terms and describes the moves, motivations, and contest rules for all of the major martial arts. Comprehensive and well-illustrated, its alphabetically arranged entries cover not only the technical and historical details of each martial art, but a wide range of weaponry, influential practitioners from Miyamoto Musashi to Bruce Lee, techniques such as ibuki and ki-ai, and concepts such as do, qi, shen, and wa. Hundreds of diagrams and drawings illustrate the finer points of all techniques. Cross references further clarify the relationships between the martial arts of one country and another and between related styles. Clear and detailed in its explanations, this is the book that no martial-arts enthusiast can do without.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of the Martial Arts by : Louis Frederic
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Martial Arts written by Louis Frederic and published by . This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From well-known forms such as ju-jutsu, karate, tae-kwon-do, aikido, t'ai-chi chu'an, and kung-fu to the less familiar practices of kyudo, kendo, and yabusame, this encyclopedic reference defines the terms and describes the moves, motivations, and contest rules for all of the major martial arts. Comprehensive and well-illustrated, its alphabetically arranged entries cover not only the technical and historical details of each martial art, but a wide range of weaponry, influential practitioners from Miyamoto Musashi to Bruce Lee, techniques such as ibuki and ki-ai, and concepts such as do, qi, shen, and wa. Hundreds of diagrams and drawings illustrate the finer points of all techniques. Cross references further clarify the relationships between the martial arts of one country and another and between related styles. Clear and detailed in its explanations, this is the book that no martial-arts enthusiast can do without.
Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner. The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an in–depth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes: Over 7,100 of the most important martial arts terms in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Okinawan Full description of techniques Weapons Styles Martial Arts Masters This martial arts dictionary is a must have for every martial arts student. With its culturally relevant terminology, this book includes everything to satisfy both traditional purists and eclectic practitioners. As this is the combined work of four separate compilers, each a specialist in a region's language and martial arts, this is in fact four dictionaries in one. Each compiler's expertise contributes to the consistent high quality and linguistic accuracy throughout.
Book Synopsis Tuttle Dictionary Martial Arts Korea, China & Japan by : Daniel Kogan
Download or read book Tuttle Dictionary Martial Arts Korea, China & Japan written by Daniel Kogan and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner. The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an in–depth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes: Over 7,100 of the most important martial arts terms in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Okinawan Full description of techniques Weapons Styles Martial Arts Masters This martial arts dictionary is a must have for every martial arts student. With its culturally relevant terminology, this book includes everything to satisfy both traditional purists and eclectic practitioners. As this is the combined work of four separate compilers, each a specialist in a region's language and martial arts, this is in fact four dictionaries in one. Each compiler's expertise contributes to the consistent high quality and linguistic accuracy throughout.
A reference text with entries which cover all aspects of the martial arts - historical, technical and biographical, with examination syllabuses for grading purposes and rules of contest. Features include cross references outlining the relationship between the martial arts and styles of one country to those of another. The various illustrations depict different techniques, and present portraits and action shots of the great martial arts masters. The book is intended for students of the martial arts. The editor and translator, Paul Crompton, has written a number of other books; these include Karate Training Methods, Kung Fu Theory and Practice, Chinese Soft Exercise and T'ai Chi for Two.
Book Synopsis A Dictionary of the Martial Arts by : Louis-Frédéric
Download or read book A Dictionary of the Martial Arts written by Louis-Frédéric and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference text with entries which cover all aspects of the martial arts - historical, technical and biographical, with examination syllabuses for grading purposes and rules of contest. Features include cross references outlining the relationship between the martial arts and styles of one country to those of another. The various illustrations depict different techniques, and present portraits and action shots of the great martial arts masters. The book is intended for students of the martial arts. The editor and translator, Paul Crompton, has written a number of other books; these include Karate Training Methods, Kung Fu Theory and Practice, Chinese Soft Exercise and T'ai Chi for Two.
Book Synopsis A Guide to Chinese Martial Arts by : Tianji Li
Download or read book A Guide to Chinese Martial Arts written by Tianji Li and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
This is the hard cover edition of Yan Dehua's little book on Baguazhang applications, with the best drawings of any martial arts book ever. The full Chinese text of the original book is included. The hard cover edition is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of tgl books.
Book Synopsis Yan Dehua's Bagua Applications by : Andrea Falk
Download or read book Yan Dehua's Bagua Applications written by Andrea Falk and published by Tgl Books. This book was released on 2021-02-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the hard cover edition of Yan Dehua's little book on Baguazhang applications, with the best drawings of any martial arts book ever. The full Chinese text of the original book is included. The hard cover edition is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of tgl books.
"The traditional instructional verses of the Chinese martial art of baguazhang. The book includes translation (from sixteen sources) of the original texts, commentary on the meaning, and discussion of the variations in text and translation notes."--
Book Synopsis A Shadow on Fallen Blossoms, Hard Cover by : Andrea Falk
Download or read book A Shadow on Fallen Blossoms, Hard Cover written by Andrea Falk and published by Tgl Books. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The traditional instructional verses of the Chinese martial art of baguazhang. The book includes translation (from sixteen sources) of the original texts, commentary on the meaning, and discussion of the variations in text and translation notes."--
Book Synopsis The Cyclopædia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature by : Abraham Rees
Download or read book The Cyclopædia, Or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature written by Abraham Rees and published by . This book was released on 1819 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Cyclopaedia; Or, an Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature by : Abraham Rees
Download or read book The Cyclopaedia; Or, an Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature written by Abraham Rees and published by . This book was released on 1819 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
"Bruce Lee is a complex and contradictory figure, and it's a formidable task to take on the multiple facets of his legacyûfighter, film star, philosopher, nationalist, multiculturalist, innovator. With an approach as multidisciplinary and iconoclastic as Lee's approach to martial arts, Bowman provides an original and exhilarating account of Lee as 'cultural event'. No one has done a better job of explaining why the martial arts 'legend' remains such an important and provocative figure."ûLeon Hunt (Brunel University), author of Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger. --
Book Synopsis Theorizing Bruce Lee by : Paul Bowman
Download or read book Theorizing Bruce Lee written by Paul Bowman and published by Rodopi. This book was released on 2010 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bruce Lee is a complex and contradictory figure, and it's a formidable task to take on the multiple facets of his legacyûfighter, film star, philosopher, nationalist, multiculturalist, innovator. With an approach as multidisciplinary and iconoclastic as Lee's approach to martial arts, Bowman provides an original and exhilarating account of Lee as 'cultural event'. No one has done a better job of explaining why the martial arts 'legend' remains such an important and provocative figure."ûLeon Hunt (Brunel University), author of Kung Fu Cult Masters: From Bruce Lee to Crouching Tiger. --
