{"product_id":"the-martial-arts-of-vietnam-an-overview-of-history-and-styles-9781594397974","title":"The Martial Arts of Vietnam: An Overview of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first English-language book to detail the combat systems and martial culture of a land shaped by centuries of conflict. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Martial Arts of Vietnam\u003c\/i\u003e presents an engaging overview of the evolution of Vietnamese martial arts from 2,000 BCE until today. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e We will look at the mythical origins of the Vietnamese people and the impact that invasions from neighboring countries had on the martial culture of Vietnam. We will discover how kings and governments promoted and, in some cases, crushed martial traditions; alongside how Vietnams’ unusual geography both protected and exposed martial styles and lineages. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e This work offers stunning photography, era timelines, and regional maps that allow for an engaging adventure through Vietnam’s northern, central, and southern regions, all in search of events and catalysts that shaped its martial history through the ages. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e When we arrive at modern Vietnams’ martial arts society, we meet with many teachers from the northern, central, and southern regions who, through courageous efforts, are attempting to codify and preserve their unique combat systems for the benefit of all martial artists. We explore the ethnic minority martial arts, Sino-Vietnamese and Chinese martial arts, as well as various imported and foreign systems and how they are positioned in relation to modern Vietnam’s martial arts practices. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Martial Arts of Vietnam lifts the veil of secrecy long surrounding this socialist state to reveal its combat systems and their thousand years of evolution. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From Roe's extensive first-hand experience with so many arts, masters, and styles he was able to compile them all into a comprehensive guide that is as complete as any I have ever seen.\" — \u003cstrong\u003eNoel Plaugher\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBlack Belt Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHistory and Geography of Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNorth Vietnamese Styles and Schools\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCentral Vietnamese Styles and Schools\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSouth Vietnamese Styles and Schools\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eEthnic Minority Martial Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSino-Vietnamese and Chinese Martial Arts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eImported and foreign martial arts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe future of Vietnamese martial arts\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSchools listing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eGlossary\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eResources\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"YMAA Publication Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359678103895,"sku":"9781594397974","price":12.34,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781594397974.jpg?v=1754125382","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-martial-arts-of-vietnam-an-overview-of-history-and-styles-9781594397974","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}