The Martial Arts

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Kung Fu, judo, karate, tae kwon do, and more: this lavishly illustrated and comprehensive study unites them all. The Martial Arts contains a complete A-Z index of various fighting forms from around the world, from sumo to capoeira, along with a look at their origins and weaponry. Fifty classic legends reveal the more philosophical side of these fighting arts. No other book on the subject combines fact and fiction in such an accessible and interesting manner.