{"product_id":"the-martial-arts-of-indonesia-a-guide-to-pencak-silat-kuntao-and-traditional-weapons-9780804852777","title":"The Martial Arts of Indonesia: A Guide to Pencak Silat, Kuntao and Traditional Weapons","description":"\u003cb\u003ePreserved in music, dance, and art--as well as in ritual, tribal law, and mythology--the fighting arts of the Indonesian archipelago play a central role in Indonesian culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Martial Arts of Indonesia\u003c\/i\u003e is a heavily illustrated and well-researched work from revered martial arts scholar and teacher Donn F. Draeger. Draeger offers an expert's perspective on the story of Indonesia's martial culture, providing a comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated forms of empty-hand combat. These acrobatic fighting styles like Pencak Silat--which was granted World Cultural Heritage status by UNESCO in 2019--and Kuntao are growing in popularity around the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book also has extensive information on traditional Indonesian weapons including: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeris: \u003c\/b\u003e A dagger with a waved blade and pistol-grip handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKujang: \u003c\/b\u003e A sickle-shaped dagger with a distinctive curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRencong: \u003c\/b\u003e An L-shaped knife with a slightly curved blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDraeger shows how these unique Indonesian forms are related to their mainland cousins, provides a historical context for their development, and describes the various combat methods employed throughout Indonesia. This edition includes a new foreword by Gary Nathan Gartenberg, the world's leading expert on Indonesian martial arts, which explains the lasting importance of this classic study of an ancient martial tradition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over 400 photos and illustrations of moves and weapons that showcase the intricacies of the Indonesian fighting forms, \u003ci\u003eThe Martial Arts of Indonesia\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable addition to any martial artist's library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDonn F. Draeger (1922-1982)\u003c\/b\u003e was one of the world's leading authorities on the weapons and fighting arts of Asia and was a highly regarded figure in Japan. Licensed in Japan as a teacher of numerous martial arts, he wrote prolifically on the subject. His many publications include \u003ci\u003eJudo Formal Techniques\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShaolin Kung Fu\u003c\/i\u003e and the six-volume \u003ci\u003ePractical Karate\u003c\/i\u003e series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Nathan Gartenberg\u003c\/b\u003e is an expert on Indonesian martial arts and a scholar in the field of Malay \u0026amp; Indonesian studies. Since 1979, he has immersed himself in Southeast Asian martial culture with an emphasis on Indonesia's national sport, pencak silat. Presently, he serves as a strategist, researcher, translator, and content creator for projects regarding the trajectories and disposition of Indonesian arts and artifacts worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50660128751890,"sku":"9780804852777","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_89fbabce-054b-47cf-ae3a-561ab86139ed.jpg?v=1733470684","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-martial-arts-of-indonesia-a-guide-to-pencak-silat-kuntao-and-traditional-weapons-9780804852777","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}