Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation fashions itself as the expert on combat disciplines around the world. If you think this book is a really long look into the Karate Kid hit movies you might be pleasantly surprised, this is no one note subject. The encyclopedia takes you from western gunfights to Roman Gladiators. The two volume books explore historical and geographic development and contain rare insights about women in combat, belief systems and the general public's fascination with martial arts. Reviewing Martial arts portrayed in the media, and the various styles of martial arts. An interesting read and awesome gift for any teenage boy.

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