Martial Arts of the World An Encyclopedia Volume One: A–Q

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Comprehensive encyclopedia volume covering martial arts from A through Q, edited by Thomas A. Green and published by ABC-CLIO in 2001. The contents outline entries spanning techniques, schools, regions, and cultural contexts, including aikidô, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, capoeira, kung fu, karate (Japanese and Okinawan), kendo, krav maga, muay thai, ninjutsu, taekwondo, taijiquan, and many more. The book includes bibliographical references, an index, and guidance on romanization.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

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Pages926

Reading Time23 h 46 min

Contents

Editorial Material and Reference Features

A–Q Encyclopedia Entries

Martial Arts of the World Martial Arts of the World An Encyclopedia Volume One: A–Q Edited by Thomas A. Green Santa Barbara, California Denver, Colorado Oxford, England Copyright © 2001 by Thomas A. Green All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, except for the inclusion of brief quotations ina review, without prior permission in writing from the publishers. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Martial arts of the world: an encyclopedia / [edited] by Thomas A. Green. [p. cm](p. cm). Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 1-57607-150-2 (hardcover: alk. paper); 1-57607-556-7 (ebook) 1. Martial arts—Encyclopedias. I. Green, Thomas A., 1944– GV1101 .M29 2001 796. 8'03—dc21 2001002823 06 05 04 03 02 01 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This book is also available on the World Wide Web as an e-book. Visit [abc-clio.com](abc-clio.com)[ ](abc-clio.com)[for details.](for details.) ABC-CLIO, Inc. 130 Cremona Drive, P.O. Box 1911 Santa Barbara, California 93116-1911 This book is printed on acid-free paper I. Manufactured in the United States of America Contents Editorial Board, ix Contributor List, xi Introduction, xv A Note on Romanization, xix Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia Volume 1: A–Q Africa and African America, 1 Aikidô, 12 Animal and Imitative Systems in Chinese Martial Arts, 16 Archery, Japanese, 18 Baguazhang (Pa Kua Ch’uan), 23 Boxing, Chinese, 26 Boxing, Chinese Shaolin Styles, 32 Boxing, European, 44 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 52 Budô, Bujutsu, and Bugei, 56 Capoeira, 61 China, 65 Chivalry, 72 Combatives: Military and Police Martial Art Training, 83 Dueling, 97 Europe, 109 External vs. Internal Chinese Martial Arts, 119 Folklore in the Martial Arts, 123 Form/Xing/Kata/Pattern Practice, 135 Gladiators, 141 Gunfighters, 149 Hapkidô, 157 Heralds, 162 Iaidô, 169 India, 173 Japan, 179 Japanese Martial Arts, Chinese Influences on, 199 Jeet Kune Do, 202 Jûdô, 210 Kajukenbo, 219 Kalarippayattu, 225 Karate, Japanese, 232 Karate, Okinawan, 240 Kendô, 249 Kenpô, 255 Ki/Qi, 260 Knights, 263 Kobudô, Okinawan, 286 Korea, 291 Korean Martial Arts, Chinese Influences on, 299 Koryû Bugei, Japanese, 301 Krav Maga, 306 Kung Fu/Gungfu/Gongfu, 313 Masters of Defence, 317 Medicine, Traditional Chinese, 327 Meditation, 335 Middle East, 338 Mongolia, 344 Muay Thai, 350 Ninjutsu, 355 Okinawa, 363 Orders of Knighthood, Religious, 368 Orders of Knighthood, Secular, 384 Pacific Islands, 403 Pankration, 410 Performing Arts, 417 Philippines, 422 Political Conflict and the Martial Arts, 435 Volume 2: R–Z Rank, 445 Religion and Spiritual Development: Ancient Mediterranean and Medieval West, 447 Religion and Spiritual Development: China, 455 Religion and Spiritual Development: India, 462 Religion and Spiritual Development: Japan, 472 Sambo, 507 Samurai, 514 Savate, 519 Silat, 524 Social Uses of the Martial Arts, 532 Southeast Asia, 538 Stage Combat, 551 Stickfighting, Non-Asian, 556 Sword, Japanese, 564 Swordsmanship, European Medieval, 570 Swordsmanship, European Renaissance, 579 Swordsmanship, Japanese, 588 Swordsmanship, Korean/Hankuk Haedong Kumdô, 597 T’aek’kyn, 603 Taekwondo, 608 Taijiquan (Tai Chi Ch’uan), 617 Thaing, 629 Thang-Ta, 637 Training Area, 643 Varma Ati, 647 Vovinam/Viet Vo Dao, 651 Warrior Monks, Japanese/Sôhei, 659 Women in the Martial Arts, 664 vi Contents Women in the Martial Arts: Britain and North America, 684 Women in the Martial Arts: China, 689 Women in the Martial Arts: Japan, 692 Wrestling and Grappling: China, 705 Wrestling and Grappling: Europe, 710 Wrestling and Grappling: India, 719 Wrestling and Grappling: Japan, 727 Wrestling,

FAQs

Who edited and published this encyclopedia volume?

Edited by Thomas A. Green and published by ABC-CLIO, Inc. in 2001.

Which portion of the encyclopedia is included in Volume 1?

Volume 1 covers entries from A through Q, as indicated by the title and contents list.

What kinds of materials does the volume include besides main entries?

It includes bibliographical references and an index, along with editorial board and contributor lists and an introduction and note on romanization.

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