Wushu (martial arts) is one of the cultural inheritances of the Chinese people. Weapons are a category of Wushu and as Wushu techniques developed, the varieties of weapons increased. The broadsword became the most important item among the traditional Chinese 'Eighteen Military Weapons' or the 'Eighteen Military Arts'. This book, compiled by the celebrated Wushu educator, Xie Zhikui, crystallizes the rich experience accumulated in his swordplay teaching career - experience which, through the book, he presents to Wushu enthusiasts without reservation. It is a comprehensive textbook covering not only the general knowledge about single broadsword, its basic movements and techniques but also its various routines, elementary and advanced, for performance or for competition.

185 x 120mm.

405pp

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Martial Arts      Martial Arts Weapons