Martial Arts Talk

by Wiley, Mark V.

• ISBN13: 9780804831826
• ISBN10: 0804831823
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

Featuring interviews with a wide range of the best-known names in the modern martial arts world, "Martial Arts Talk" offers a close look at the people behind the most famous and most important of the modern martial art styles. 36 photos.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
The Martial Arts of a Country
The History and Evolution Okinawan Martial Arts	p. 3
The History of Kung-Fu in the Philippines	p. 31
The Evolution of European Sword Arts	p. 48
On Individual Systems and Styles
Chuka Shaolin: Art of the Phoenix-Eye Fist	p. 69
Fighting Theories and Principles of Wing Chun Kuen	p. 81
The Art and Philosophy of Jeet Kune Do	p. 102
Martial Arts as Sport
The History and Evolution of Judo	p. 135
The History of Martial Sports in America	p. 150
Martial Arts and Entertainment
The Martial Arts Film Genre	p. 175
A Career in Martial Art Films and Television	p. 199
Martial Arts Stunts and Action Choreography	p. 211
Martial Arts Research and Publishing
Hoplology and Combative Culture	p. 221
Martial Arts Book and Magazine Publishing	p. 246
Martial Arts and Life
Toward a Total Quality Martial Art	p. 263
Afterword	p. 283
About the Author	p. 285
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