{"product_id":"ancient-chinese-weapons-by-dr-jwing-ming-yang-9781594399756","title":"Ancient Chinese Weapons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartial artists who reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms may choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. These weapons and their derivatives are found in all martial art styles, including Kung Fu, karate, Taekwondo, and Indonesian styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou may ask:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat weapon should I choose?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat are their original or main purposes?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat is the history of these weapons?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat weapon is right for my body type or strength?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide\u003c\/em\u003e is an easy reference guide designed to offer the answers. It is profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into the four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile \/ Thrown Weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTechniques and fighting strategy for many kinds of weapons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe history and evolution of Chinese weapons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeapons classifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver 130 illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside you will find ancient Chinese weapons of many types, from swords and spears to sharpened coins and flying claws! Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'll find this guide an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595672928492,"sku":"9781594399756","price":82.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594399756-ancient-chinese-weapons.jpg?v=1777900588","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/ancient-chinese-weapons-by-dr-jwing-ming-yang-9781594399756","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}