The Martial Arts Of The Orient

An introduction to the origins, philosophy and practice of the world's martial arts. This book provides a chapter-by-chapter tour of the many varieties of marti... » 

An introduction to the origins, philosophy and practice of the world's martial arts. This book provides a chapter-by-chapter tour of the many varieties of martial arts, such as aikido, lai-do, jiu-jitsu and Thai boxing, discussing how and why these arts developed, and their ways and laws. «