{"product_id":"ancient-chinese-weapons-a-martial-arts-guide-9781594399756","title":"Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartial artists that reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, may choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOver the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. These weapons and their derivitaves are found in all martial art styles, including Kung Fu, karate, Taekwondo, and Indonesian styles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou may ask\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat weapon should I choose?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are their original or main purposes?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the history of these weapons?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat weapon is right for my body type or strength?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide\u003c\/em\u003e is an easy reference guide designed to offer the answers. It is profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into the four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile \/ Thrown Weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTechniques and fighting strategy for many kinds of weapons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe history and evolution of Chinese weapons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeapons classifications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 130 illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside you will find ancient Chinese 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 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594399756\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 166\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Jwing-Ming Yang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51299083452597,"sku":"9781594399756","price":31.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_70bda34f-ff4e-46ef-8bd0-f2bc46e02f2b.jpg?v=1751985251","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/ancient-chinese-weapons-a-martial-arts-guide-9781594399756","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}