The Way of Archery: A 1637 Chinese Military Training Manual: A 1637 Chinese Military Training Manual

di Jie Tian (Autore)

Justin Ma (Autore)

Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2015

Learn traditional Chinese military-style archery, including basic technique, diagnosing common mistakes, choosing equipment, and more.  The Way of Archery provides a detailed introduction to practicing archery in the traditional Chinese military style. It explains the basics of how to shoot using the Asian thumb ring: proper posture, training regimen, equipment, and avoiding pitfalls in shooting. This thorough translation and commentary (with original and new illustrations) provide a fresh and practical perspective on Gao Ying’s 1637 archery treatise (which, itself, influenced generations of archers in East Asia). The authors themselves are active practitioners of Chinese archery, having spent an endless amount of time and effort vetting their understanding of this old manual and putting its ideas into practice. Through this process, the authors have been able to make this archery text accessible to modern readers. Not only will the reader come to understand the technical side of the Way of Archery, but will connect with the philosophy and spirit of the ancient Chinese warriors.

• Autore: Jie Tian, Justin Ma
• Editore: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Anno: 2015
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 176 p.
• Dimensioni: 207 x 232 mm
• Peso: 1179 gr.
• EAN: 9780764347917

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