Asian fighting arts

Description:

*Asian Fighting Arts* covers fighting methods and techniques found in eleven Asian countries, ranging from Chinese *t'ai-chi* and Burmese *bando* to Japanese *jūjutsu* and the lethal *pentjak-silat* of Indonesia. The book represents its authors' combined five decades of historical research, interviewing, observation, travel, and personal participation in the arts.

subjects: martial arts,  Hand-to-hand fighting,  Wrestling,  Track and field,  Lutte,  Athlétisme,  Sports de combat,  Vechtsporten

People: Huo Yuan-chia,  Li Neng-jan,  Ch'e I-chai,  Kuo Yun-shen,  Li Ts'un-i,  Shang Yun-hsiang,  Ch'eng T'ing-hua,  Sun Lu-t'ang,  Tu Hsin-wu

Places: China,  Okinawa,  Korea,  Japan,  India,  Pakistan,  Burma,  Thailand,  Malaysia,  Indonesia,  Philippines