{"product_id":"ancient-chinese-weapons-a-martial-arts-guide-paperback","title":"Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJwing-Ming Yang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany martial artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. What are these purposes? What is the background of these weapons? What weapon is right for you?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAncient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide. Profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile \/ Thrown Weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside you will find weapons of many types, from swords and spears, sharpened coins to flying claws  Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'll find this guide an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes techniques and fighting strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory and evolution of weapons.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTranslations of Chinese terms.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 130 illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong, and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has \"made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years.\" Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.3 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 1999\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52627286688051,"sku":"9781886969674","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/RVBwVXQ5OGJ4bzV3SldORGxjVUw4UT09.webp?v=1762088311","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/ancient-chinese-weapons-a-martial-arts-guide-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}