Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation

his book is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever published on the wide range of martial arts disciplines practiced in cultures around the world.


• Includes the scholarship of 67 expert, international contributors

• Presents 30 images of martial arts in practice

• Offers bibliographic lists at the end of each section pointing to further reading in print and online

• Includes a comprehensive index in each volume