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Muye Dobo Tongji: Complete Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts
Contributor(s): Yi, Duk-Moo (Author), Park, Je-Ga (Author), Kim, Sang H. (Translator)

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ISBN: 1880336480     ISBN-13: 9781880336489
Publisher: Turtle Press
OUR PRICE: $23.70  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: July 2010
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Annotation: This is a translation of the Muye Dobo Tongji, long considered a definitive early classic of the martial arts of Korea. The release of The Comprehensive Illustrated Manual of Martial Arts of Ancient Korea marks the first time this volume is available in English. Extensively illustrated with the original 18th century woodblock prints, it will be of interest to martial artists and military historians alike.
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BISAC Categories:
- Sports & Recreation | Martial Arts & Self-defense
Dewey: 796.8
LCCN: 00061983
Physical Information: 1.17" H x 6.07" W x 9.07" L (1.35 lbs) 402 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product
 
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Publisher Description:
In 1789, King Chongjo, ruler of the Yi dynasty, ordered General Yi Duk-moo to compile an official textbook on all martial art forms present in Korea. The result, the Muye Dobo Tongji, is the only surviving classical text on the Korean arts of war. Based on the earliest known Korean martial arts treatise, the Muye Chebo(1599), the Muye Dobo Tongji clearly shows the influence of neighboring Japanese and Chinese armies. Through hundreds of wars and invasions, Korean soldiers adapted battlefield skills and tactics from their enemies, creating a unique system. Organized into 24 disciplines comprised of empty hand fighting, weaponry and horsemanship, this is an accurate historical snapshot of the warrior arts of the late 18th century. This marks the first time this volume is available in English. Carefully translated from the original text and illustrated with reproductions of ancient woodblock carvings, this book provides fascinating insights into Korea's martial arts legacy.
 
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