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The phrase “martial arts studies” is increasingly circulating as a term to describe a new field of interest. But many academic fields including history, phi
Qigong Fever
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Qigong a regimen of body, breath, and mental training exercises was one of the most widespread cultural and religious movements of late-twentieth-century urban
Politics and Identity in Chinese Martial Arts
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Chinese martial arts is considered by many to symbolise the strength of the Chinese and their pride in their history, and has long been regarded as an important
Chinese Martial Arts Film and the Philosophy of Action
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This book focuses on the philosophy of Chinese martial arts film, arguing that philosophy provides a key to understanding the whole genre. It draws on Chinese p