Draeger, Donn F.
The Martial Arts of Indonesia: A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804852777
- author:
- Draeger, Donn F.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimeters (0.54 kg
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Training, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture, preserved in music, dance, and art, as well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology. Donn F. Draeger's comprehensive guide to the martial arts of Indonesia offers a unique perspective on the story of Indonesia's martial culture, introducing readers to the sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat.
Acrobatic fighting styles like Pencak Silat, which was granted World Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO in 2019, and Kuntao are gaining popularity worldwide. This book provides extensive information on traditional Indonesian weapons, including the Keris, Kujang, and Rencong, and explains how these unique forms are related to their mainland cousins. With over 400 photos and illustrations, The Martial Arts of Indonesia showcases the intricacies of the Indonesian fighting forms.
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