Ancient Chinese Weapons

A Martial Arts Guide

Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang, Ph.D.

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YMAA Publication Center
22 July 1999

Weapons & equipment; Oriental martial arts

Martial artists that reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, may choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques.

Over 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.

You may ask

What weapon should I choose? What are their original or main purposes? What is the history of these weapons? What weapon is right for my body type or strength?

Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide 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.

Contents include:

Techniques and fighting strategy for many kinds of weapons The history and evolution of Chinese weapons Weapons classifications Over 130 illustrations

Inside 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.

By: Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang Ph.D.
Imprint: YMAA Publication Center
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd New edition
Dimensions: Height: 238mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9781886969674
ISBN 10: 1886969671
Pages: 142
Publication Date: 22 July 1999
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong, and Chinese martial arts for over forty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books, and was elected by Inside Kung Fu magazine as one of the 10 people who has ""made the greatest impact on martial arts in the past 100 years."" Dr. Yang lives in Northern California.

Reviews for Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Arts Guide

""Ancient Chinese Weapons will prove an invaluable, informative reference for students of the martial arts, Chinese studies, and Asian military histories."" Midwest Book Review ""Mr. Yang has surely made a valuable contribution to the community by making Chinese material about ancient Chinese weapons accessible for western readers interested in the martial arts."" -- Christen Weinert Journal of Asian Martial Arts