Author: Louis-Frédéric
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN: 9780485120806
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A reference text with entries which cover all aspects of the martial arts - historical, technical and biographical, with examination syllabuses for grading purposes and rules of contest. Features include cross references outlining the relationship between the martial arts and styles of one country to those of another. The various illustrations depict different techniques, and present portraits and action shots of the great martial arts masters. The book is intended for students of the martial arts. The editor and translator, Paul Crompton, has written a number of other books; these include Karate Training Methods, Kung Fu Theory and Practice, Chinese Soft Exercise and T'ai Chi for Two.
A Dictionary of the Martial Arts
Author: Louis-Frédéric
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN: 9780485120806
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A reference text with entries which cover all aspects of the martial arts - historical, technical and biographical, with examination syllabuses for grading purposes and rules of contest. Features include cross references outlining the relationship between the martial arts and styles of one country to those of another. The various illustrations depict different techniques, and present portraits and action shots of the great martial arts masters. The book is intended for students of the martial arts. The editor and translator, Paul Crompton, has written a number of other books; these include Karate Training Methods, Kung Fu Theory and Practice, Chinese Soft Exercise and T'ai Chi for Two.
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN: 9780485120806
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
A reference text with entries which cover all aspects of the martial arts - historical, technical and biographical, with examination syllabuses for grading purposes and rules of contest. Features include cross references outlining the relationship between the martial arts and styles of one country to those of another. The various illustrations depict different techniques, and present portraits and action shots of the great martial arts masters. The book is intended for students of the martial arts. The editor and translator, Paul Crompton, has written a number of other books; these include Karate Training Methods, Kung Fu Theory and Practice, Chinese Soft Exercise and T'ai Chi for Two.
A Dictionary of the Martial Arts
Author: Louis Fr ed eric
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781863731201
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781863731201
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Pauley's Guide
Author: Daniel C. Pauley
Publisher: Samantha Pauley
ISBN: 9780615233567
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher: Samantha Pauley
ISBN: 9780615233567
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Martial Arts Dictionary
Author: Emil Farkas
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780850315981
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780850315981
Category : Martial arts
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Tuttle Dictionary Martial Arts Korea, China & Japan
Author: Daniel Kogan
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462905153
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner. The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an in–depth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes: Over 7,100 of the most important martial arts terms in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Okinawan Full description of techniques Weapons Styles Martial Arts Masters This martial arts dictionary is a must have for every martial arts student. With its culturally relevant terminology, this book includes everything to satisfy both traditional purists and eclectic practitioners. As this is the combined work of four separate compilers, each a specialist in a region's language and martial arts, this is in fact four dictionaries in one. Each compiler's expertise contributes to the consistent high quality and linguistic accuracy throughout.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462905153
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Featuring translations of terms from Korean, Chinese and Japanese this dictionary is a must have for any serious martial arts practitioner. The modern martial artist requires more than a mere vocabulary listing. The modern practitioner wants an in–depth exploration not only of the equivalency of meaning but also the cultural and historical background of the terms relevant to the martial arts. To answer that need, this dictionary includes: Over 7,100 of the most important martial arts terms in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Okinawan Full description of techniques Weapons Styles Martial Arts Masters This martial arts dictionary is a must have for every martial arts student. With its culturally relevant terminology, this book includes everything to satisfy both traditional purists and eclectic practitioners. As this is the combined work of four separate compilers, each a specialist in a region's language and martial arts, this is in fact four dictionaries in one. Each compiler's expertise contributes to the consistent high quality and linguistic accuracy throughout.
The Dictionary of Martial Arts
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Karate Terminology
Author: Tom Hill
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1781660468
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
This eBook offers Japanese to English translations of the vast majority of words and phrases used in martial arts today. Written by Karate expert Tom Hill it is a useful addition to any martial arts fan's bookshelf.
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
ISBN: 1781660468
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
This eBook offers Japanese to English translations of the vast majority of words and phrases used in martial arts today. Written by Karate expert Tom Hill it is a useful addition to any martial arts fan's bookshelf.
Falk's Dictionary of Chinese Martial Arts, Deluxe Soft Cover
Author: Andrea Falk
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0987902857
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
A more than complete dictionary of Chinese martial arts, from Chinese to English. Years and years in the making, this dictionary has more than all the techniques you need. It contains all the words beyond the basics of the language, to enable you to read martial arts books, whether practical, theoretical, historical, or whatever.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0987902857
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
A more than complete dictionary of Chinese martial arts, from Chinese to English. Years and years in the making, this dictionary has more than all the techniques you need. It contains all the words beyond the basics of the language, to enable you to read martial arts books, whether practical, theoretical, historical, or whatever.
The Martial Arts Encyclopedia
Author: Larry Winderbaum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hand-to-hand fighting, Oriental
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Dictionary of Japanese Martial Arts
Author: George Alexander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781312870109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
An Encyclopedic Japanese to English Dictionary of the Japanese Martial Arts. The Basics of Japanese Martial Arts (Bujutsu) & Ways (Budo) Samurai; Ninjutsu and Okinawan Weaponry (Buki-ho). Written by George W. Alexander Ph.D.& Bo M. Jespersen, M.D.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781312870109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
An Encyclopedic Japanese to English Dictionary of the Japanese Martial Arts. The Basics of Japanese Martial Arts (Bujutsu) & Ways (Budo) Samurai; Ninjutsu and Okinawan Weaponry (Buki-ho). Written by George W. Alexander Ph.D.& Bo M. Jespersen, M.D.