Universal Encyclopedia Of Martial Arts From The Far East

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Sports and Martial Arts

Gabrielle HABERSETZER

Roland HABERSETZER

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1088 pages /~1500 illustrations

 

This encyclopedia, already selling over 30,000 copies into French, has become an essential reference. It was first published in 2000, and was immediately awarded the «Sports Technique and Teaching Award.» It has since enjoyed resounding success in several successive editions. With this updated edition, Roland and Gabrielle Habersetzer offer over 100 new entries and have expanded 150. It now totals nearly 9,500 main references, including 1,000 biographies, confirming its unique character as a database for exploring the world of martial arts. This book constitutes an immeasurable wealth of information that continues to populate social media, websites, and specialized publications.

This encyclopedia is aimed at anyone interested in Martial Arts. They won’t miss a thing! The techniques, concepts, stories, men and women, styles, cultural heritage… in Japan, China, Okinawa, Korea, India, Indonesia, Burma, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand… and, of course, France, Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Oceania! This volume is the result of over 50 years of research by the world’s most prolific author in the field of Martial Arts

Gabrielle HABERSETZER

His wife, Gabrielle HABERSETZER , who is also a his- tory and geography teacher and a Taijiquan practitioner, always supported him in this quest and assisted him throughout his endeavors. From the first to the present work, her active contribution has made this exceptional editorial work possible.

Roland HABERSETZER

Roland HABERSETZER (1942-), 9th dan, is the most prolific author on martial arts, with over 80 works. Throughout his life, he kept a record of knowledge, figures, and events related to Martial Arts. This book is the fruit of this research.

Agence Schweiger