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Title: Dictionary of the Martial Arts
by Louis-Frederic, Paul Crompton, Louis Frederic
ISBN: 0804817502
Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co
Pub. Date: October, 1991
Format: Paperback
Volumes: 1
List Price(USD): $19.95
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Average Customer Rating: 3

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Rating: 4
Summary: Very detailed information.
Comment: I own three martial arts dictionaries and this one is the most detailed of the three. It does not cover every martial art in existance, but it does provided depth in the arts it does describe. Almost all of the terms are listed in Japanese, so finding the Japanese term when you only know the English term is sometimes difficult.

Rating: 2
Summary: Informative, but not complete.
Comment: The Dictionary tends to place emphasis on the more "popular" martial arts such as Karate and Judo, and in Japanese styles in general. Although the information given pertaining to Japanese styles is very thorough and comprehensive, "definitions" given on many other arts (Chinese Gung Fu, Brazilian Capoera, Phillipino Eskrima, etc.)is often lacking. In fact, some, such as French Savat, are completely left out.

Rating: 3
Summary: A definite book for the shelf any martial art enthusiast.
Comment: First written in French in 1988 then translated in 1991, this is the fourth printing of A Dictionary of the Martial Arts. This book is a great little reference dictionary to the martial arts, especially those pertaining to Japan. Even though the book is quite detailed in its many definitions, and is filled with numerous diagrams, photos and several Hokusai prints. I would not recommend this work to those seeking to study an individual martial art for the first time. Instead this work touches upon the understanding of and the historical significance of the martial arts. A definite book for the shelf any martial art enthusiast.

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