Understanding and Translating Chinese Martial Arts 9789811984259, 9789811984242, 9811984255

Stateless Subjects: Chinese Martial Arts Literature and Postcolonial History 9781933947754

Known in the West primarily through poorly subtitled films, Chinese martial arts fiction is one of the most iconic and y

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Martial Arts and Magic

A look at the claims to superhuman powers made by the martial arts. Also how someone can cultivate internal power, and s

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Taijiquan and the Search for the Little Old Chinese Man: Understanding Identity through Martial Arts Martial Arts Self Defense 1403968284, 9781403968289, 9780230601529

The first book-length ethnography of a Chinese martial arts association, the book tackles the general question of how hu

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Taijiquan and the Search for the Little Old Chinese Man: Understanding Identity through Martial Arts Martial Arts Self Defense 1403968284, 9781403968289, 9780230601529

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Chinese Martial Arts Cinema: The Wuxia Tradition 9781474403887

This is the first comprehensive, fully-researched account of the historical and contemporary development of the traditio

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GURPS Martial Arts: Gladiators

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Martial Arts 9781422296578, 1422296571

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Psyche and Martial Arts: Self-Realisation through Martial Arts 3838393937, 9783838393933

In the last 35 years, Western scientists have acknowledged the psychological/therapeutic benefits gained through practic

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How Can I improve my Martial Arts Skills?: Increase Your Speed for Martial Arts and Fighting

In every single military control—including karate, judo, taekwondo, and gong-fu—genuine military expertise doesn't

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How Can I improve my Martial Arts Skills?: Increase Your Speed for Martial Arts and Fighting

In every single military control—including karate, judo, taekwondo, and gong-fu—genuine military expertise doesn't

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