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Chinese martial arts have a long history and of broad meaning. They are considered to be systems that blend the physical components of combat with strategy, philosophy, tradition, or other features that distinguish them from pure physical reaction, which is different from western sports that stress on human kinetics.

This book is an English translation of the popular eleventh edition of A History of Chinese Martial Art. It provides a comprehensive overview with contributions from more than 30 scholars and practitioners in the field.

Modern physical education and sport in China are not products of indigenous Chinese culture. Traditional Chinese culture linked strenuous physical activities to low class and status. Modern PE and sport were introduced to China by Western Christian missionaries and directors of the Young Men's Christian Association, and grew from a tool for Christian evangelism to an important tool for Chinese nation-building. This book examines this process of transformation of Chinese attitudes toward PE and sport, using the concepts of cultural imperialism and nationalism as a lens to understand how a...