The Coolest Chinese Martial Arts

by Amy Holt

Book Overview

China was one of the first countries in the world to develop martial arts. Some forms are so old, the stories of their founding have become mythical. Many Westerners are familiar with Shaolin kung fu and tai chi, but fewer have heard of sanda, baguazhang, or wing chun. Westerners also frequently confuse Chinese martial arts with those from other countries, such as the Japanese karate or the Korean taekwondo. Through full-color photographs and in-depth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499474636
• ISBN13: 9781499474633
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12