Asian Martial Arts: Constructive Thoughts and Practical Applications

by Michael DeMarco (Editor)

Overview

This book represents an international gathering of friends who happen to be highly qualified martial art scholars and practitioners. We have come together in celebration of the more than twenty years the Journal of Asian Martial Arts inspired scholarship in this field to higher academic standards while encouraging all aspects of responsible practice. Each article was written specifically for this banquet, with topics representing the rich variety found in the Asian martial traditions. But what’s a party without guests? As a reader, you are a special guest and part of this celebration.

CONSTRUCTIVE THOUGHTS: 9 articles by leading martial art scholars
covering history, media, healing, and spiritual and combative components.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: 27 articles by renowned masters
demonstrating their favorite techniques and offering practice tips.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015533439
Publisher:	Via Media Publishing Company
Publication date:	10/19/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	16 MB
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About the Author

This book was organized by Michael DeMarco, founder of the Journal of Asian Martial Arts (1992–2012). Many leading martial art scholars and master instructors have contributed to this special work, published in celebration of the journal's twenty year presence. CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE: Manuel Adrogué, Peter Boylan, Sean Bradley, Jake Burroughs, Joyotpaul Chaudhuri, Philip H. J. Davies, Robert Dohrenwend, John J. Donohue, Kai Filipiak, David Gaffney, James Grady, Will Higginbotham, Hong Tsehan, Adam James, Leon Jay, Llyr Jones, Deborah Klens-Bigman, Stephen Koepfer, Marvin Labbate, Tim Lajcik, Dave Lowry, Michael Maliszewski, Russ Mason, Mario McKenna, Kirstin Pauka, Willy Pieter, Ilya Profatilov, Kevin Secours, Ken Smith, Nicklaus Suino, Kim Taylor, Jeff Webb, Tony Yang, Linda Yiannakis, and Yun Zhang.

Editorial Reviews

I am happy to see the Journal of Asian Martial Arts [JAMA] finish on a strong note and with great support for this book. I hope that JAMA’s legacy will last for many more generations to come.

Book cover - Jwing-ming Yang

What a great new book! ... a beautiful combination of so many martial arts with profound background information, written by competent authors.

Book cover - Helmut Oberlack

This volume celebrates the current high standards and promise for continued excellence in academic research and practical application, using a balanced approach in the martial arts as a fighting practice and equally important cultural or civil practices.

Book cover - Dr. Richard Pegg

The Journal of Asian Martial Arts has been an important beacon of reason and class. In succession, this new book appears to be a slam-dunk hit.

Book cover - Dr. G. Cameron Hurst

This engaging book serves as a capstone to the wonderful and pioneering effort of the Journal of Asian Martial Arts, bringing the study of martial culture into the 21st century.

Book cover - Nyle Monday