Chinese martial arts from antiquity to the twenty-first century /
"In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practiced for self-defense and sporting purposes only. However, for thousands of years, they were a central feature of military practice in China and essential for the smooth functioning of society. Individuals who were adept in usin...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2012.
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