Drawing on the vast body of styles practiced around the world, including ancient and obscure styles from every continent on the planet, The Way of the Warrior is an indispensable, one-stop reference work for anyone interested in the martial-arts canon. The Way of the Warrior is divided into seven sections, with each section focusing on the indigenous and imported styles synonymous with a particular geographical region. Styles are listed chronologically by the date of their founding or first documented evidence, and feature signature moves, biographies of founders and famous exponents, guiding principles, and spiritual influences.

Catalog-style spreads highlight the weapons, armor, and uniforms relating to various styles, while day-in-the-life elements, which feature specially commissioned photography, capture the “secrets of the masters,” revealing exactly what it’s like to train with sharpened spears before breakfast, or smash a pile of concrete bricks with your head. The highly visual content includes virtual tours of historical training halls and ancient temples, while “family trees” illustrate the often complex relationships between various styles.

Catalog-style spreads highlight the weapons, armor, and uniforms relating to various styles, while day-in-the-life elements, which feature specially commissioned photography, capture the “secrets of the masters,” revealing exactly what it’s like to train with sharpened spears before breakfast, or smash a pile of concrete bricks with your head. The highly visual content includes virtual tours of historical training halls and ancient temples, while “family trees” illustrate the often complex relationships between various styles. 

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