Ancient Chinese Weapons—A Martial Artist's Guide | YMAA

Home >> Publishing >> Book

Ancient Chinese Weapons—A Martial Artist's Guide

by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide. Profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile / Thrown Weapons.

$18.95

$13.26Save: $5.69 (30%)


SKU:
B671
Release date: 
April 15, 1999
Paperback: 140 pages
Dimensions: 
9.32 × 7.36 × 0.25 in
ISBN: 9781886969674
Printing: Black and White

$37.00

$25.90


SKU:
B9756
Release date: 
August 1, 2023
Hardcover: 140 pages
Dimensions: 
9.38 x 7.25 x 1 in

$11.99

$8.39Save: $3.60 (30%)

SKU:
E1002
Release date: 
April 15, 1999
Filesize:
4.02 MB

$30.94

$21.65Save: $9.29 (30%)


Release date: 
April 15, 1999
Paperback: 140 pages
Dimensions: 
9.32 × 7.36 × 0.25 in
ISBN: 9781886969674

Audiobook purchase options with our partners.

This item is eligible for free shipping (Conditions apply).
Average: 5 (2 votes)
Skill Level: 1 2 3

Many martial artists, once they reach a certain level of proficiency with their barehanded fighting forms, choose to expand their knowledge to include weapons techniques. But what weapon to choose? Over the past 5,000 years, the Chinese have developed a vast array of weapons, built for a multitude of purposes. What are these purposes? What is the background of these weapons? What weapon is right for you?

Ancient Chinese Weapons: A Martial Artists Guide is an easy reference guide. Profusely illustrated, easy to navigate, and conveniently broken down into four main classifications: Long Weapons, Short Weapons, Soft Weapons, and Projectile / Thrown Weapons.

Inside you will find weapons of many types, from swords and spears, sharpened coins to flying claws! Even if you're not a martial artist, but have an interest in history and warfare, you'll find this guide an invaluable resource.

  • Includes techniques and fighting strategy.
  • History and evolution of weapons.
  • Translations of Chinese terms.
  • Over 130 illustrations.

Reviews


About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (楊俊敏博士) started his Gongfu (Kung Fu) training at the age of fifteen under the Shaolin White Crane (Bai He) Master Cheng, Gin Gsao (曾金灶). In thirteen years of study (1961-1974) under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts, which includes both the use of bare hands and of various weapons such as saber, staff, spear, trident, two short rods, and many others. With the same master he also studied White Crane Qin Na … More »