The Martial Arts: Origins, Philosophy, Practice by Lewis, Peter Elfed
	List Price:   $16.00 Unit Price:   $12.80 You Save:   $3.20 (20%) ISBN-10:   1853752061 ISBN-13:   9781853752063 Publisher:   IPG; Trafalgar Square Publishing Category:   Martial Arts Pub. Date:   June 2003 Pages:   192 Format:   Paperback
Description/Notes
This is an introduction to the origins, philosophy and practice of the world's martial arts. This book provides a chapter-by-chapter tour of the many varieties of martial arts, such as aikido, iai-do, jiu-jitsu, judo, karate, kendo, kung fu, kyudo, naginata, ninjutsu, sumo, taekwon-do and Thai boxing, discussing how and why these arts developed, their ways and laws, founding myths and heroes, and the culture that created them. A glossary of martial arts terminology and an illustrated section on martial arts weaponry are also included.