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Chinese Martial Arts - Chinese Red
Author(s):
JIANG Jianmin HUANG Yimian
Publisher:
Huangshan Publishing House
Publication:
6/2012
Languages:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN/SKU:
9787546127200
Pages:
178
Sizes:
210 x 170mm
Weight:
0.3720
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Martial art is a traditional sport event in China. Aside from the fighting skills, it integrates philosophy, traditional Chinese medicine, ethics, military science, aesthetics, etc. Indeed, Chinese martial arts have developed a unique cultural system, which emphasizes both internal and external cultivation, dynamic and static status, hardness and softness. This book mainly introduces the origin, schools, standardized movements, equipments, as well as cultural connotations of Chinese martial arts, to help the readers understand this traditional sport and experience Chinese culture.
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