{"product_id":"the-martial-arts-of-indonesia-a-guide-to-pencak-silat-kuntao-and-traditional-weapons-paperback","title":"The Martial Arts of Indonesia: A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDonn F. Draeger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Nathan Gartenberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreserved in music, dance, and art--as well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology--the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Martial Arts of Indonesia\u003c\/i\u003e is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from revered martial arts scholar and teacher Donn F. Draeger. Draeger offers an expert's perspective on the story of Indonesia's martial culture, providing a comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat. These acrobatic fighting styles like Pencak Silat--which was granted World Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO in 2019--and Kuntao are growing in popularity around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book also has extensive information on traditional Indonesian weapons including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeris: \u003c\/b\u003e A dagger with a waved blade and pistol-grip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKujang: \u003c\/b\u003e A sickle-shaped dagger with a distinctive curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRencong: \u003c\/b\u003e An L-shaped knife with a slightly curved blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDraeger shows how these unique Indonesian forms are related to their mainland cousins, provides a historical context for their development, and describes the various combat methods employed throughout Indonesia. This edition includes a new foreword by Gary Nathan Gartenberg, the world's leading expert on Indonesian martial arts, which explains the lasting importance of this classic study of an ancient martial tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over 400 photos and illustrations of moves and weapons that showcase the intricacies of the Indonesian fighting forms, \u003ci\u003eThe Martial Arts of Indonesia\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable addition to any martial artist's library.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonn F. Draeger (1922-1982)\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the world's leading authorities on the weapons and fighting arts of Asia and was a highly regarded figure in Japan. Licensed in Japan as a teacher of numerous martial arts, he wrote prolifically on the subject. His many publications include \u003ci\u003eJudo Formal Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShaolin Kung Fu\u003c\/i\u003e and the six-volume \u003ci\u003ePractical Karate\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Nathan Gartenberg\u003c\/b\u003e is an expert on Indonesian martial arts and a scholar in the field of Malay \u0026amp; Indonesian studies. Since 1979, he has immersed himself in Southeast Asian martial culture with an emphasis on Indonesia's national sport, pencak silat. Presently, he serves as a strategist, researcher, translator, and content creator for projects regarding the trajectories and disposition of Indonesian arts and artifacts worldwide.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 06, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769235636512,"sku":"9780804852777","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/112d08d3ef68af8490ffa780a14c1d7b.webp?v=1780344090","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-martial-arts-of-indonesia-a-guide-to-pencak-silat-kuntao-and-traditional-weapons-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}