The Martial Arts of Vietnam: An Overview of History and Styles

The first English-language book to look in detail at the systems, styles and histories of Vietnamese martial arts and their related practices, based on first hand sources. Interviews with masters, students and academic research have all been drawn upon to provide the most detailed and up-to-date work written on the history, culture and martial arts practices of Vietnam. The book features images taken on location, as well as maps and timelines detailing important historical events and points of intrest, a listing of the martial arts schools and styles discussed in the book, and a glossary of imnportant Vietnamese terms for readers to refer to.--Publisher.