9781594399640 - Legendary Masters of the Martial Arts: Unraveling Fact from Fiction de Roe, Augustus John (17 resultados)

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Hardback. Condición: New. MARTIAL ARTS TRANSPORT US TO THE REALMS OF LEGENDS Every day in dojos and training halls, fantastic stories of history's martial arts heroes are told. Tales of men and women who overpower wild beasts, walk unharmed through a barrage of swords, or single-handedly defeat scores of attackers-they all captivate our imagination and our sense of marvel.Whether presented orally, on screen, or by written word, these legends remain a key element of our collective martial arts culture and naturally inspire wonder about where the facts end and the fiction begins.No stories are more gripping than those surrounding the founders and great masters of modern-day martial arts.This book looks at twelve of the greatest martial arts legends of all time, retelling their common historical lore, examining the known facts, suggesting possible reasons for their longevity, and discussing the key functions that these legends have served martial artists both historically and today. Bodhidharma: A Zen Monk's Journey to the EastZhang Sanfeng: The Founding of Internal Martial ArtsMorihei Ueshiba: The Quest for Ultimate PeaceNg Mui and Yan Yongchun: The Dual Founders of Wing ChunNai Khanom Tom: The Hero of Ayutthaya Fights for FreedomChoi Hong-Hi: Leading Korea from the Ashes of WarMiyamoto Musashi: A Swordsman Meets His Greatest FoeHelio Gracie: Grapplers from the East and West MeetBruce Lee: Fighting for the Freedom to Teach Kung FuBui Thi Xuan: The Swordswoman and the TigerGogen Yamaguchi: Returning from the GulagMasutatsu Oyama: Taking on the Wild "Vivid . . . profound . . . plausible . . . be inspired."-Shotokan Karate Portal.

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Hardback. Condición: New. MARTIAL ARTS TRANSPORT US TO THE REALMS OF LEGENDS Every day in dojos and training halls, fantastic stories of history's martial arts heroes are told. Tales of men and women who overpower wild beasts, walk unharmed through a barrage of swords, or single-handedly defeat scores of attackers-they all captivate our imagination and our sense of marvel.Whether presented orally, on screen, or by written word, these legends remain a key element of our collective martial arts culture and naturally inspire wonder about where the facts end and the fiction begins.No stories are more gripping than those surrounding the founders and great masters of modern-day martial arts.This book looks at twelve of the greatest martial arts legends of all time, retelling their common historical lore, examining the known facts, suggesting possible reasons for their longevity, and discussing the key functions that these legends have served martial artists both historically and today. Bodhidharma: A Zen Monk's Journey to the EastZhang Sanfeng: The Founding of Internal Martial ArtsMorihei Ueshiba: The Quest for Ultimate PeaceNg Mui and Yan Yongchun: The Dual Founders of Wing ChunNai Khanom Tom: The Hero of Ayutthaya Fights for FreedomChoi Hong-Hi: Leading Korea from the Ashes of WarMiyamoto Musashi: A Swordsman Meets His Greatest FoeHelio Gracie: Grapplers from the East and West MeetBruce Lee: Fighting for the Freedom to Teach Kung FuBui Thi Xuan: The Swordswoman and the TigerGogen Yamaguchi: Returning from the GulagMasutatsu Oyama: Taking on the Wild "Vivid . . . profound . . . plausible . . . be inspired."-Shotokan Karate Portal.

Gebunden. Condición: New. &Uumlber den AutorAugustus John Roe&#160is an author, linguist, and instructor of traditional Vietnamese martial arts. For more than a decade, he has lived and trained in Asia. During this time Augustus has worked o.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - MARTIAL ARTS TRANSPORT US TO THE REALMS OF LEGENDSEvery dayin dojos and training halls, fantastic stories of history's martial arts heroes are told. Tales of men and women who overpower wild beasts, walk unharmed through a barrage of swords, or single-handedly defeat scores of attackers-they all captivate our imagination and our sense of marvel. Whether presented orally, on screen, or by written word, these legends remain a key element of our collective martial arts culture and naturally inspire wonder about where the facts end and the fiction begins. No stories are more gripping than those surrounding the founders and great masters of modern-day martial arts. This book looks at twelve of the greatest martial arts legends of all time, retelling their common historical lore, examining the known facts, suggesting possible reasons for their longevity, and discussing the key functions that these legends have served martial artists both historically and today. Bodhidharma: A Zen Monk's Journey to the EastZhang Sanfeng: The Founding of Internal Martial ArtsMorihei Ueshiba: The Quest for Ultimate PeaceNg Mui & Yan Yongchun: The Dual Founders of Wing ChunNai Khanom Tom: The Hero of Ayutthaya Fights for FreedomChoi Hong-Hi: Leading Korea from the Ashes of WarMiyamoto Musashi: A Swordsman Meets His Greatest FoeHelio Gracie: Grapplers from the East and West MeetBruce Lee: Fighting for the Freedom to Teach Kung FuBui Thi Xuan: The Swordswoman and the TigerGogen Yamaguchi: Returning from the GulagMasutatsu Oyama: Taking on the Wild'Vivid . . . profound . . . plausible . . . be inspired.'-Shotokan Karate Portal.

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