Myth and Identity in the Martial Arts - Creating the Dragon

This book is an investigation of the role of myth and creation of social identity in martial arts, looking at historical contexts and important movements in East Asia and the West, from ancient times to the present day.

List of contents

Introduction: Creating the Dragon
Chapter 1. "I Want to Create a New Chamber"- Historical Foundations and Development of the
Martial Arts
Chapter 2. "A Finger Pointing to the Moon"-Dance, Ritual, and the Arts of War
Chapter 3. "One Should Consider Himself as Dead"-Martial Arts and Deconstruction of the
Self
Chapter 4. "What's Your Style?"-National, Ethnic, and Cultural Identity in the Martial Arts
Chapter 5. "Honestly Expressing Yourself"- Bruce Lee and the Idea of Expression of the "True
Self" in the Martial Arts
Chapter 6. "Who's The Master?"-Martial Arts Ideologies of Empowerment
Chapter 7. "No Mercy"-Contemporary Martial Arts Myth of "Real" Fighting, Control, and
Potency
Conclusion: Commitment and the Martial Arts as Way of Life

About the author

Alexus McLeod

Summary

This book is an investigation of the role of myth and creation of social identity in martial arts, looking at historical contexts and important movements in East Asia and the West, from ancient times to the present day.

Product details

• Authors: Alexus Mcleod, McLeod Alexus
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2024
• EAN: 9781666944600
• ISBN: 978-1-66694-460-0
• No. of pages: 362
• Series: Sport, Identity, and Culture
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; RELIGION / Eastern, Asia, HISTORY / Asia / General, Asian History, East Asian religions, Oriental Religions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / Asian Studies