It's All About the Style: A Survey of Martial Arts Styles Depicted in Chinese Cinema

by Nathan Shumate and Blake Matthews

(Taken from the Foreword) Ever watch a kung fu movie and wonder if the style being used is a true martialart or not? Or perhaps, is that a real weapon? Is there a difference between a three sectional staff, a two sectional staff and nun-chaku? Is there such a thing as blind white leopard fist? These are questions I've asked myself and friends many times (well, not about the leopard fist, I just made that up) and never got an answer. My next question...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1515037991
• ISBN13: 9781515037996
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.5"