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In every century there are unique individuals whose fate makes them standing symbols of unique merit and accomplishment. This book stands out as the sole literary work which offers readers a special perspective of martial arts as they evolved during the 20th century. Smith personally escorts the reader on a martial arts tour. He starts with his own initial involvement in the arts, then launches outward, across the nation, over to Asia, and eventually home again. Some of the topics covered in the book include martial arts theory and practice, portrayals of leading Asian instructors, profiles of Westerners who studied the arts and brought them back to their respective countries and an historical record of the evolution of fighting arts in the West. The book represents the fourteenth book Smith has written on the subject and is a broader, somewhat historical, semi-autobiographical commentary on martial arts in the 20th century. In short, this book introduces the reader to the individuals who shaped martial arts in the 20th century. Features over 300 illustrations.
| ISBN-13 | 9781893765009 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1893765008 |
| Weight | 1.92 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 6.25 x 1.50 x 9.00 In |
| List Price | $14.95 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 390 pages |
| Publisher | Via Media Pub Co |
| Published On | 1999-12-15 |
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