vi Contents China: Martial Arts in Taiwan 101 China: Martial Theories 105 China: Martial Women 108 China: Shaolin Temple Legends 110 China: Weapons 114 China: Wrestling 116 Japan: Jujutsu 120 Japan: Judo 127 Japan: Aikido 132 Japan: Kendo 139 Japan: Iaido 144 Japan: Jo 147 Japan: Kyudo 152 Japan: Naginata 158 Japan: Ninpo 162 Japan: Shorinji Kempo 172 Japan: Sumo 175 Korea: Hapkido 183 Korea: Kumdo 187 Korea: Ssireum 190 Korea: Taekkyon 195 Korea: Taekwondo 199 Okinawa: Karate 205 Europe 213 Amazons and Gladiatrices 213 Canne de Combat 217 Celtic Martial Arts 221 English Pugilism 228 Fighting Arts of the Hellenic, Hellenistic, and Roman Eras 233 Fighting Arts of the Early Middle Ages 240 Fighting Arts of the Later Middle Ages 242 Fighting Arts of the Renaissance 249 Savate, Chausson, and French Boxing 256 Oceania 263 Australia 263 Melanesia 265
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