Otherworld: The Magic Martial Rogue
Otherworld: The Magic Martial Rogue

Author: Xin BanHongShuangXi

Publisher: Funstory

Published: 2019-11-21

Total Pages: 715

ISBN-13: 1647597501

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Lin Xiaofeng, who is extremely clever, usually does a lot of bad things, but his academic performance is very good. He lead a happy life. One day, a sudden car accident made him travel through ancient times and become the son of a wealthy family.He quickly figured out the situation and decided to start learning martial arts. Only with high strength can he gain a place in this imperious royal family. Let's see how he promotes himself to protect his family.☆About the Author☆Xin Ban Hong Shuang Xi, a well-known author of online novels, has authored many novels. Among them, "Otherworld: The Magic Martial Rogue" has been loved by most people for its ups and downs and humorous language.

Bubishi
Bubishi

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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2016-05-31

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1462918530

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Treasured for centuries by karate's top masters, the Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as the "bible of karate" by famous master Chojun Miyagi, for hundreds of years the Bubishiwas a secret text passed from master to student in China and later in Okinawa. All of karate's legendary masters have studied it, applied its teachings, or copied passages from it. No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as the Bubishi. Karate historian and authority Patrick McCarthy spent over ten years researching and studying the Bubishi and the arts associated with it. The first English translation of this remarkable martial arts manual includes numerous explanations and notes. McCarthy's work also includes groundbreaking research on Okinawan and Chinese history, as well as the fighting and healing traditions that developed in those countries, making it a gold mine for researchers and practitioners alike. For the final word on the true origins and spirit of classic Okinawan martial arts, one need look no further. This karate book is one of the best karate training supplements available.

The Shaolin Monastery
The Shaolin Monastery

Author: Meir Shahar

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2008-01-10

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0824831101

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This meticulously researched and eminently readable study considers the economic, political, and religious factors that led Shaolin monks to disregard the Buddhist prohibition against violence and instead create fighting techniques that by the 21st century have spread throughout the world.

China at War
China at War

Author: Xiaobing Li

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2012-01-10

Total Pages: 641

ISBN-13: 1598844164

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This comprehensive volume traces the Chinese military and its experiences over the past 2,500 years, describing clashes with other kingdoms and nations as well as internal rebellions and revolutions. As the first book of its kind, China at War: An Encyclopedia expands far beyond the conventional military history book that is focused on describing key wars, battles, military leaders, and influential events. Author Xiaobing Li—an expert writer in the subjects of Asian history and military affairs—provides not only a broad, chronological account of China's long military history, but also addresses Chinese values, concepts, and attitudes regarding war. As a result, readers can better understand the wider sociopolitical history of the most populous and one of the largest countries in the world—and grasp the complex security concerns and strategic calculations often behind China's decision-making process. This encyclopedia contains an introductory essay written to place the reference entries within a larger contextual framework, allowing students to compare Chinese with Western and American views and approaches to war. Topics among the hundreds of entries by experts in the field include Sunzi's classic The Art of War, Mao Zedong's guerrilla warfare in the 20th century, Chinese involvement in the Korean War and Vietnam War, and China's nuclear program in the 21st century.

The Creation of Wing Chun
The Creation of Wing Chun

Author: Benjamin N. Judkins

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2015-07-16

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1438456956

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This book explores the social history of southern Chinese martial arts and their contemporary importance to local identity and narratives of resistance. Hong Kong's Bruce Lee ushered the Chinese martial arts onto an international stage in the 1970s. Lee's teacher, Ip Man, master of Wing Chun Kung Fu, has recently emerged as a highly visible symbol of southern Chinese identity and pride. Benjamin N. Judkins and Jon Nielson examine the emergence of Wing Chun to reveal how this body of social practices developed and why individuals continue to turn to the martial arts as they navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving environment. After surveying the development of hand combat traditions in Guangdong Province from roughly the start of the nineteenth century until 1949, the authors turn to Wing Chun, noting its development, the changing social attitudes towards this practice over time, and its ultimate emergence as a global art form.

Youth Culture in China
Youth Culture in China

Author: Paul Clark

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2012-05-07

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1107016517

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Examines youth cultures at three historical points - 1968, 1988 and 2008 - and argues that present-day youth culture in China has international and local roots.