The Martial Arts of Indonesia - by Donn F Draeger (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>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.</b> <p/><i>The Martial Arts of Indonesia</i> is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from revered martial arts scholar and teacher Donn F. Draeger. Draeger offers an expert's perspective on the story of Indonesia'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. <p/><b>This book also has extensive information on traditional Indonesian weapons including: </b><ul><li><b>Keris: </b> A dagger with a waved blade and pistol-grip handle</li><li><b>Kujang: </b> A sickle-shaped dagger with a distinctive curve</li><li><b>Rencong: </b> An L-shaped knife with a slightly curved blade</li></ul><br>Draeger shows how these unique Indonesian forms are related to their mainland cousins, provides a historical context for their development, and describes the various combat methods employed throughout Indonesia. This edition includes a new foreword by Gary Nathan Gartenberg, the world's leading expert on Indonesian martial arts, which explains the lasting importance of this classic study of an ancient martial tradition. <p/>With over 400 photos and illustrations of moves and weapons that showcase the intricacies of the Indonesian fighting forms, <i>The Martial Arts of Indonesia</i> is an indispensable addition to any martial artist's library.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Donn F. Draeger (1922-1982)</b> was one of the world's leading authorities on the weapons and fighting arts of Asia and was a highly regarded figure in Japan. Licensed in Japan as a teacher of numerous martial arts, he wrote prolifically on the subject. His many publications include <i>Judo Formal Techniques</i>, <i>Shaolin Kung Fu</i> and the six-volume <i>Practical Karate</i> series. <p/><b>Gary Nathan Gartenberg</b> is an expert on Indonesian martial arts and a scholar in the field of Malay & Indonesian studies. Since 1979, he has immersed himself in Southeast Asian martial culture with an emphasis on Indonesia's national sport, pencak silat. Presently, he serves as a strategist, researcher, translator, and content creator for projects regarding the trajectories and disposition of Indonesian arts and artifacts worldwide.
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