Encyclopedia Of Japanese Martial Arts

Offering information about everything there is to know on the subject, from adauchi (a vendetta) to zanshin (state of focused vigilance before, during, and after executing a technique or combative form), this volume is suitable for the beginning martial artist seeking an introduction to the basics. Offering information about everything there is to know on the subject, from adauchi (a vendetta) to zanshin (state of focused vigilance before, during, and after executing a technique or combative form), this volume is suitable for the beginning martial artist seeking an introduction to the basics. David A. Hall, one of today's foremost experts on Japanese combative culture, combines hands-on experience in a wide variety of martial traditions with an academic and religious background to produce this landmark work. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts' is an'

Pagina's: 684, Editie: Illustrated, Hardcover, Kodansha International