Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts - Softcover
Synopsis
This guide to all of the main fighting arts of Asia introduces and compares fighting methods and techniques, ranging from the artful Chinese t'ai chi' and Japanese 'jujutsu', to the lethal 'pentjak-silat' of Indonesia. Fighting arts are as old as man himself and as varied as his languages. In Asia they developed to a degree of effectiveness probably unsurpassed elsewhere in the world. This book explains the relationships between fighting arts, assesses their strengths and weaknesses, and presents new material about hitherto unknown fighting methods. Written by two'
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
The late DONN F. DRAEGER was recognized as one of the world's leading experts on fighting arts. He was more than proficient in several martial arts and was also a prolific author whose books have become the standard works on many aspects of the martial arts.
ROBERT W. SMITH, well-known teacher and widely published author, is one of the world's leading experts on Chinese fighting forms and techniques, though his interests extend to fighting arts of all Asian countries.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherKodansha America, Inc
- Publication date1986
- ISBN 10 0870114360
- ISBN 13 9780870114366
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages248
Buy New
View this item
£ 31.92
£ 22.14 shipping from U.S.A. to United Kingdom
Destination, rates & speeds
Search results for Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Published by
Kodansha America, Incorporated, 1981
ISBN 10: 0870114360
ISBN 13: 9780870114366
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 8718274-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Published by
Kodansha America, Incorporated, 1981
ISBN 10: 0870114360
ISBN 13: 9780870114366
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5271554-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Published by
Kodansha America, Incorporated, 1981
ISBN 10: 0870114360
ISBN 13: 9780870114366
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 4932036-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. 1749049474. 6/4/2025 3:04:34 PM. Seller Inventory # U9780870114366
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.49. Seller Inventory # G0870114360I3N00
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.49. Seller Inventory # G0870114360I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.49. Seller Inventory # G0870114360I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.49. Seller Inventory # G0870114360I3N00
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.49. Seller Inventory # G0870114360I5N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.49. Seller Inventory # G0870114360I3N00
Quantity: 2 available