The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts - Softcover

Reid, Howard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879516062 ISBN 13: 9780879516062

Publisher: Abrams Press, 1995

Synopsis

The Way of the Warrior (previously published as The Fighting Arts) is a fascinating study of the origins, evolution, legends, mysteries, technique and practice of the fighting arts. 150 color and black-and-white photographs.

About this title

About the Author:

Howard Reid has made award-winning documentaries for National Geographic, the BBC, and Channel 4, including The Story of English. He is the author of five books.

From Library Journal:

This title is an expanded companion volume to a 1983 BBC series on Asian fighting systems. Each chapter includes the history, philosophies, techniques, and masters of such disciplines as Kalaripayit of India, Shaolin, and T'ai-chi ch'uan of China, sword fighting in Japan, Korean Karate, Thai kick-boxing, eskrido (stick fighting) in the Philippines, and more. While the punches and kicks are generously shown in photos and illustrations, more emphasis is placed on the traditions and spiritual growth of each style. This isn't a self-defense book or one with tips on improving katas (forms), but a serious student will find it fascinating. Recommended for larger collections.
- J. Sara Paulk, Concord P.L., N.H.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abrams Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0879516062
• ISBN 13: 9780879516062
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240