A detailed anthology and analysis of fundamental martial arts writings from the ancient and modern worlds, from Lao Tzu's Taoist principles of striving for the natural to Musashi's classic writings on swordsmanship and discipline, is complemented by editor commentary on why the martial arts exert influence over the western imagination. 15,000 first printing.

Articles focus on the history, training and discipline, and philosophy of of the martial arts, and stress their common elements.

Product Description: First Published in 1988. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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