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Cover; Half Title; Book Title; Copyright; Table of Contents; List of illustrations; Figures; Table; List of contributors; Foreword to the first edition; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1 Martial arts in the pre-Qinperiod (before 221 bc); The origin of Chinese martial arts; Martial arts in the Shang and Zhou dynasties; The initial systematization of Chinese martial arts in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods; Philosophers and martial arts in the pre-Qin period; Flow of martial arts between peoples in pre-Qin period; Notes

2 Martial arts in the Qin and Han dynasties and Three Kingdoms period (221 bc-280)Martial arts in the Qin and Han dynasties; Schools, classics, and theories of martial arts in the Han dynasty; Han dynasty martial arts forms, paired fights, and contests of strength; Jiaodi and unarmed combat; The transformation of the sword and the rise of the sabre; The development of crossbows and archery; Other weapons; Early spread of Chinese martial arts into Japan; Notes; 3 Martial arts in the Jin and the Southern and Northern dynasties (265-589); The evolution of military martial arts

The development of recreational martial artsOrigin of Shaolin martial arts, the early Taoism and martial arts; Martial arts communication between the southern and northern peoples; Notes; 4 Martial arts in the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period (581-979); The Fubing System; The establishment of the Imperial Martial Examination; The warlike and wuxia spirits; The flowering of Jiaodi; Ranged weapons; Melee weapon skills; Other martial skills; Martial dances and the forms of martial arts; Notes; 5 Martial arts in the Song dynasty (960-1279)

The development of military martial skillsThe Imperial Martial Examination and the martial academy; Martial arts societies among the general population; Martial arts activities of the civil class; Notes; 6 Martial arts in the Liao, Jin, Western Xia, and Yuan dynasties (916-1368); The advocacy and prohibition of martial arts; Horseback archery; Unarmed combat and Jiaodi; The armed martial skills; Notes; 7 Martial arts in the Ming dynasty (1368-1644); The Imperial Martial Examination and the martial academy; Martial training in the army; The formation of martial arts systems

The Eighteen Martial SkillsThe rise of Shaolin martial arts; Individual and paired martial arts forms; Jiaodi; The exchange of martial arts between China and Japan; Distinguished martial arts classics and their authors; Notes; 8 Martial arts in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911); Overview; The martial academy and the Imperial Martial Examination; Martial arts and traditional Chinese culture; Martial arts and the populist sects and societies; The development of the schools of quan; A selection of notable martial arts classics; Notes; 9 Martial arts in the Republic of China (1912-1949); Overview

The rise and fall of the New Martial Arts of China

Chinese martial arts have a long, meaningful history and deep cultural roots. They blend the physical components of combat with strategy, philosophy and tradition, distinguishing them from Western sports. A History of Chinese Martial Arts is the most authoritative study ever written on this topic, featuring contributions from leading Chinese scholars and practitioners. The book provides a comprehensive overview of all types of Chinese martial arts, from the Pre-Qin Period (before 222 BC) right up to the present day in the People's Republic of China, with each chapter covering a different period in Chinese history. Including numerous illustrations of artefacts, weaponry and historical drawings and documents, this book offers unparalleled insight into the origins, development and contemporary significance of martial arts in China. This is a fascinating read for researchers and students working in sports history, Chinese sport and Chinese Studies.

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