{"product_id":"ancient-chinese-weapons-9781886969674","title":"Ancient Chinese Weapons","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany  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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAncient 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes techniques and fighting strategy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eHistory and evolution of weapons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTranslations of Chinese terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eOver 130 illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Jwing-Ming Yang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291924214011,"sku":"9781886969674","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9781886969674.jpg?v=1772487883","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/ancient-chinese-weapons-9781886969674","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}