Martial Arts of Indonesia

Preserved 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. The Martial Arts of Indonesia is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from revered martial arts scholar and teacher Donn F. Draeger. Draeger offers an expert #39;s perspective on the story of Indonesia #39;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. Paperback: 288 pages Dimensions: 152 x 229mm 539g Publication date: 23 Mar 2021 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Language: English Original