Presents an overview of the most popular disciplines, exploring history, techniques, etiquette, and philosophy.
Author: Fay Goodman
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: PSU:000056264661
Category: Sports & Recreation
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Presents an overview of the most popular disciplines, exploring history, techniques, etiquette, and philosophy."This authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia is an invaluable resource for martial artists of all levels, scholars, researchers, institutions, and anyone interested In Japanese history and culture"--
Author: David A. Hall
Publisher: Kodansha USA Incorporated
ISBN: 1568364105
Category: Reference
Page: 682
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"This authoritative and comprehensive encyclopedia is an invaluable resource for martial artists of all levels, scholars, researchers, institutions, and anyone interested In Japanese history and culture"--The Practical Encyclopedia of Martial Arts appeared from Anness Publishing.
Kodansha International published The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto
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Author: Paul Bowman
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780197540336
Category: Performing Arts
Page: 276
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"The Invention of Martial Arts examines the media history of what we now call 'martial arts' and argues that martial arts is a cultural construction that was born in film, TV and other media. It argues that 'martial arts' exploded into popular consciousness entirely thanks to the work of media. Of course, the book does not deny the existence of real, material histories and non-media dimensions in martial arts practices. But it thoroughly recasts the status of such histories, combining recent myth-busting findings in historical martial arts research with important insights into the discontinuous character of history, the widespread 'invention of tradition', the orientalism and imagined geographies that animate many ideas about history, and the frequent manipulation of history for reasons of status, cultural capital, private or public power, politics, and/or financial gain. In doing so, The Invention of Martial Arts argues for the primacy of media representation as key player in the emergence and spread of martial arts. This argument overturns the dominant belief that 'real practices' are primary, while representations are secondary. The book makes its case via historical analysis of the British media history of such Eastern and Western martial arts as Bartitsu, jujutsu, judo, karate, tai chi and MMA across a range of media, from newspapers, comics and books to cartoon, film and TV series, as well as television adverts and music videos, focusing on key but often overlooked texts such as adverts for 'Hai Karate', the 1970s disco hit 'Kung Fu Fighting', and many other mainstream and marginal media texts"--Physics is not just about formulas and diagrams, it's purpose is for practical
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The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.Physics is not just about formulas and diagrams, it's purpose is l for practical
application. ... In 2000 he added four major tournament victories to his already
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The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.The introductions to tae kwon do , karate , aikido , ju - jitsu , judo , kung fu , tai chi
chuan , kendo , iaido , and Shinto ryu ... Contains brief biographies of best martial
artists for each discipline . ... 1374 The practical encyclopedia of martial arts .
Author: Jack O'Gorman
Publisher: ALA Editions
ISBN: UOM:39015079164235
Category: Language Arts & Disciplines
Page: 329
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An annotated bibliography lists reference sources for small and medium-sized libraries and includes updates information on such resources as CD-ROMs, electronic databases, the Internet, and Web 2.0.
Author: Larry Winderbaum
Publisher:
ISBN: UCSC:32106000778925
Category: Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental
Page: 215
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A comprehensive reference on the historical development and contemporary impact of the Oriental fighting arts is illustrated with carefully selected photographs and original drawingsThe practical encyclopedia of martial arts.Lorenz Bks . , c2004 . 797.142 RIC
Richards , Emma . Around alone.Macmillan , 2004 , Q 621.3893 WHI White , Paul
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Category: Libraries
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Issues for Nov. 1957- include section: Accessions. Aanwinste, Sept. 1957-She is the author of several books , including “ The Martial Arts Encyclopedia ”
and “ Martial Arts for Women : A Practical Guide . ” She has published numerous
articles on martial arts and has a Ph.D in English . She lives in Lawrence with her
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Author: Jennifer Lawler
Publisher:
ISBN: PSU:000051381110
Category: Sports & Recreation
Page: 201
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Weight Training for Martial Artists details the best way for martial artists to improve speed, strength and power without bulking up or losing flexibility. Lawler discusses common weight lifting theories and misconceptions, proper lifting techniques, use of free weights versus machines, injury prevention, motivation, and designing an individual training plan.Introduces various programs and activities designed to awaken the links between mind, body, and spirit, including sensory therapies, subtle energy practices, massage, movement therapy methods, martial arts, yoga, meditation, and creative ...
Author: Nancy Allison
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0823925463
Category: Juvenile Nonfiction
Page: 448
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Introduces various programs and activities designed to awaken the links between mind, body, and spirit, including sensory therapies, subtle energy practices, massage, movement therapy methods, martial arts, yoga, meditation, and creative arts therapiesOn the other hand , especially in America , there are a significant number of
jujutsu schools that emphasize the practical application of techniques and are
opposed to spiritualization of martial arts practice . Both factions of jujutsu are
unified ...
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ISBN: STANFORD:36105019255210
Category: Sports
Page: 1317
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The martial arts include such diverse activities as old - style jujitsu ( left ) , control
holds for law enforcement ( center ) ... trained karate expert , formalized
reenactment of hand - to - hand sword fights , the stylized routines of aikido ,
practical ...
Author: Scholastic Library Publishing
Publisher: Grolier
ISBN: 0717201392
Category: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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It is believed that originally the monks adopted some kind of martial art out of
practical necessity , but discovered that , when approached with the right attitude
, the discipline of regular practice could assist them in developing the kind of one
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ISBN: UOM:49015002844646
Category: New Age movement
Page: 586
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Summary: a guide to the beliefs, concepts, terms, people, and organizations that make up the New Age movement.ALAN GEWIRTH MARTIAL ARTS . ( This entry consists of two articles that focus
on the martial arts as spiritual disciplines . An Overview presents the religious
and meditative dimensions of the martial traditions of India , China , Japan , and ...
Author: Mircea Eliade
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 0029098009
Category: Religion
Page: 582
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A comprehensive guide to the history, beliefs, concepts, practices, and major figures of religions past and present.Here he seems to be applying in the realm of the practical the Averroist doctrine
of the contrariety of reason and faith in ... consists of the following articles: AN
OVERVIEW CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS MARTIAL ARTS: AN OVERVIEW The role
of ...
Author: Lindsay Jones
Publisher: MacMillan Reference Library
ISBN: UOM:39015059251515
Category: Religion
Page: 10
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Among Library Journal's picks of the most important reference works of the millennium - with the Encyclopedia Judaica and the New Catholic Encyclopedia - Mircea Eliade's Encyclopedia of Religion won the American Library Associations' Dartmouth Medal in 1988 and is widely regarded as the standard reference work in the field. This second edition, which is intended to reflect both changes in academia and in the world since 1987, includes almost all of the 2,750 original entries - many heavily updated - as well as approximately 600 entirely new articles. Preserving the best of Eliade's cross-cultural approach, while emphasizing religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture, this new edition is the definitive work in the field for the 21st century. An international team of scholars and contributors have reviewed, revised and added to every word of the classic work, making it relevant to the questions and interests of all researchers. The result is an essential purchase for libraries of all kinds.The martial arts include such diverse activities as old - style jujitsu ( left ) , control
holds for law enforcement ( center ) ... trained karate expert , formalized
reenactment of hand - to - hand sword fights , the stylized routines of aikido ,
practical ...
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ISBN: UOM:39015066804140
Category: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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120 martial law a school of this martial art , Chūya joined YUI SHÕSETSU in
plotting a public disorder , if not the ... After World War II , there was a need to
modify certain views of the martial arts , and the emphasis shifted from practical
arts ...
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ISBN: 0870116258
Category: Japan
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