- Taschenbuch: 144 Seiten
- Verlag: Ymaa (Yangs) (Oktober 2002)
- Sprache: Englisch
- ISBN-10: 1886969213
- ISBN-13: 978-1886969216
- Größe und/oder Gewicht: 22,8 x 15,5 x 1,1 cm
- Amazon Bestseller-Rang: Nr. 564.836 in Englische Bücher (Siehe Top 100 in Englische Bücher)
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This volume traces the evolution of the fighting arts from the "old worlds" through to contemporary societies. The first part of the book explores ancient classical fighting arts and the cultural influences that helped to shape them. The second part focuses on the assimilation of these ancient arts into modern western societies. The role that martial arts play in modern society is given prominent attention, particularly from the point of view of a perceived greater threat from terrorism.
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This volume traces the evolution of the fighting arts from the "old worlds" through to contemporary societies. The first part of the book explores ancient classical fighting arts and the cultural influences that helped to shape them. The second part focuses on the assimilation of these ancient arts into modern western societies. The role that martial arts play in modern society is given prominent attention, particularly from the point of view of a perceived greater threat from terrorism.
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Well worth the read
25. Februar 2003
Format:Taschenbuch
Rosenbaum's approach is far from a how to or how to do martial arts..Instead he explains in a very easy to understand manner just how the fighting arts evolved due to our cultural moors and traditions, not just Asian but other counties as well. From thisfoundation he then clear points out the differences between oldworld battlefield martial arts and their evolution and our modern quasi martial arts that consist of many things most not of a martial nature. It is well sourced and historically correct. He uses various systems and styles as examples of to explain his points, from Tae Kwon Do to JKD, UFC and others well known today. His views are at times blunt in their ascessments of todays fighting arts especially when compared to those practiced 100-200 years ago. All in all I really enjoyed it, found it refreshing,educational and even at times challenging compared to what I have been led to believe about the marital arts.
8 von 9 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
Ugh
13. Januar 2003
Format:Taschenbuch
Imagine reading a freshman English 101 paper on the "fighting arts". Only it's 100 pages long (about [...] per page of main text). That's "The Fighting Arts". Utterly devoid of interesting insights, grasp of history or even enthusiasm for its subject, it reads like the contractually required 5th book in a 5 book deal. Would it interest you to know that Western knightly martial arts included systems of hand-to-hand combat and knowledge of a variety of joint locks? Me too. And now you know just about all this book has to say on the topic, because that's the level of detail offered. Are you vaguely aware that different cultures affect each other over time? If so, you may be over-qualified for this book already. Go to a Borders store, stand in the Martial Arts section and read any 15 page introduction to just about any martial arts book. You'll learn just about all this book has to say.
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One of a kind
25. November 2002
Format:Taschenbuch
First off this is the only martial arts book that I've ever seen that has it's forward written by a pulitzer nominee. The approach the author takes is very unique in that he focuses on the development of the fighting arts from cultural perspectives, religon, ethics,warfare, geography, etc and points out how these played key roles in the development of martial arts both of Asian and European heritage. He breaks the book down into two major areas, classical systems and modern ones and then compares the two. If you think that your a fighter on par with the knights of old or the ancient samurai this book will bust your bubble and fast. Likewise if you think that just because you do karate you hold the same mindset as the military elites, Seals, Green Berets, Rangers you will also be in store for some shocks. The book is well sourced, over 100 footenotes and it covers not only civilian fighting arts but those of our modern day military as well giving insights into the differences between them and how they are used. The chapter on Terrorism and its relationship to martial arts was well put and his view of how the fighting arts fit into todays modern world is one well worth considering. At the price you can't beat it. No matter who you are or what you pracitce this book will stir your thoughts. But beware if you think Hollywood has the greatest martial artists that have ever lived, Bruce Lee included, then this book will be a cold slap in the face for you.
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