Summary
‘The Way of Archery’ provides a detailed introduction to practicing archery in the traditional Chinese military style. It explains the basics of how to shoot using the Asian thumb ring: proper posture, training regimen, equipment, and avoiding pitfalls in shooting. The thorough translation and commentary (with original and new illustrations) provide a fresh and practical perspective on Gao Ying’s 1637 archery treatise (which, itself, influenced generations of archers in East Asia). The author…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764347917 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764347918 |
| Author: | Jie Tian, Justin Ma |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2015 |
| Weight: | 1.08kg |
| Dimensions: | 207mm x 232mm |
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About The Author
Jie Tian
Jie Tian and Justin Ma have taught and lectured about traditional Chinese archery at archery events in the USA and elsewhere. At the 2013 Flight Archery Championships, they won gold medals and set benchmark records for the “Modern Asiatic 50#” class.
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