Comprehensive Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts: Complete Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts - Brossura

Tongji, Muye Dobo; Duk-Moo, Yi; Je-Ga, Park

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1880336480 ISBN 13: 9781880336489

Casa editrice: Turtle Pr, 2001

Riassunto

In 1789, King Chongjo, ruler of the Yi dynasty, ordered General Yi Duk-moo to compile an official textbook on all martial art forms present in Korea. The result, the Muye Dobo Tongji, is the only surviving classical text on the Korean arts of war. Based on the earliest known Korean martial arts treatise, the Muye Chebo(1599), the Muye Dobo Tongji clearly shows the influence of neighboring Japanese and Chinese armies. Through hundreds of wars and invasions, Korean soldiers adapted battlefield skills and tactics from their enemies, creating a unique system. Organized into 24 disciplines comprised of empty hand fighting, weaponry and horsemanship, this is an accurate historical snapshot of the warrior arts of the late 18th century. This marks the first time this volume is available in English. Carefully translated from the original text and illustrated with reproductions of ancient woodblock carvings, this book provides fascinating insights into Korea's martial arts legacy.

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• Editore: Turtle Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1880336480
• ISBN 13: 9781880336489
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 402
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile