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For the first time, a comprehensive question-and-answer book for every practitioner and fan of the marital arts. All the martial arts are covered, and there are complete sections on:
-The art and practice of karate, explaining its various ramifications, which include physical
-The true nature of the supposedly highly secretive ancient art of kung-fu.
-Judo, which was founded by Professor Jigoro Kano in the late 1800's with the intent to train both the mind and the body. This is by far the most organized and structured of the many martial arts, and much of the mysstery and secrecy surrounding it is explored and explained in this book.
-The lesser-known methods of fighting and self-defense, inclkuding aikido and jujutsu.
-The topical subject of weaponry, especially the clever, unorthodox craftsmanship of Japan's ninja clan.
-The leaders and personalities who have shaped the martial arts into an important aspect of Americana, including the international superstar Bruce Lee.
-Marital arts in television, movies, books and magazines, both scholarly and popular.
In short: The Complete Martial Arts Catalogue is the most inculsive book on the martial arts ever puiblished.
Emil Farkas was born in Hungary, and before he was 20 he had his black belt in both judo and karate. Today he is known internationally as karate's 'teacher to the stars,' with a list of students that reads like a Who's Who of Holywood. Owner of the Beverly Hills Karate academy, Farkas has appeared in more than ten feature films and dozens of television shows as an actor, stuntman and fight choreographer. His previous book is Fight Back: A Woman's Guide to Self-Defense. He also writes a monthly column for Offical Karate Magazine and n 1975 was named to Who's Who in the Martial Arts.
John Corcoran was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and by age 23 had won more than thirty titles in form competition as a brown belt. One of only a few professional writers to hold a black belt today, he has served as editor for Black Belt and Professional Karate magazines. Living in Hollywood, he devotes full time to writing.
Contents
Preface
Some General Questions About the Martial Arts
The Art of Karate
Sport Karate
Kung-Fu
Judo
Other Martial Arts and Weaponry
Martial Arts Personalities
Bruce Lee
Martial Arts in Teleision and Movies
Books and Publications
Guide to Martial Arts Nomenclature
Index
For the first time, a comprehensive question-and-answer book for every practitioner and fan of the marital arts. All the martial arts are covered, and there are complete sections on:
-The art and practice of karate, explaining its various ramifications, which include physical
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fitness, self-defense, philosophy and scientific strategies. Also discussed are the three distinct phases of karate: non-contact for beginners, semi-contact for aspiring professionals, and full-contact for the most intrepid warrior.-The true nature of the supposedly highly secretive ancient art of kung-fu.
-Judo, which was founded by Professor Jigoro Kano in the late 1800's with the intent to train both the mind and the body. This is by far the most organized and structured of the many martial arts, and much of the mysstery and secrecy surrounding it is explored and explained in this book.
-The lesser-known methods of fighting and self-defense, inclkuding aikido and jujutsu.
-The topical subject of weaponry, especially the clever, unorthodox craftsmanship of Japan's ninja clan.
-The leaders and personalities who have shaped the martial arts into an important aspect of Americana, including the international superstar Bruce Lee.
-Marital arts in television, movies, books and magazines, both scholarly and popular.
In short: The Complete Martial Arts Catalogue is the most inculsive book on the martial arts ever puiblished.
Emil Farkas was born in Hungary, and before he was 20 he had his black belt in both judo and karate. Today he is known internationally as karate's 'teacher to the stars,' with a list of students that reads like a Who's Who of Holywood. Owner of the Beverly Hills Karate academy, Farkas has appeared in more than ten feature films and dozens of television shows as an actor, stuntman and fight choreographer. His previous book is Fight Back: A Woman's Guide to Self-Defense. He also writes a monthly column for Offical Karate Magazine and n 1975 was named to Who's Who in the Martial Arts.
John Corcoran was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and by age 23 had won more than thirty titles in form competition as a brown belt. One of only a few professional writers to hold a black belt today, he has served as editor for Black Belt and Professional Karate magazines. Living in Hollywood, he devotes full time to writing.
Contents
Preface
Some General Questions About the Martial Arts
The Art of Karate
Sport Karate
Kung-Fu
Judo
Other Martial Arts and Weaponry
Martial Arts Personalities
Bruce Lee
Martial Arts in Teleision and Movies
Books and Publications
Guide to Martial Arts Nomenclature
Index
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LibraryThing member robertbruceferguson
My father gave me this book in 1985. It's an excellent reference to martial arts pre-1980 era.
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ISBN
671226681
Publication
Simon & Schuster New York