  The Fighting Arts -
Their Evolution from Secret Societies
to Modern Times
Michael Rosenbaum
 This book traces the evolution of the Fighting Arts from the 'old worlds' through today's modern societies. It divides it's contents into two parts. "The Early Development of Martial Arts" & "Our Modern Culture and Martial Arts".
Part one explores ancient classical fighting arts and the cultural influenced that helped to shape them. Time is spent discussing the differences between civilian and military warfare along with the myths and legends of old. Part two focuses on the assimilation of these "ancient arts" into modern western societies. The segmentation of these arts for the western practitioner along with the role martial arts have in today's society is given prominent attention. A final section discusses the realities of terrorism yesterday and today.
- Learn why there are so many martial art styles.
- Understand why the military doesn't train "classical" martial arts.
- For all styles and all levels of experience.
Michael Rosenbaum started his martial arts training at the age of five. Along with Isshin Ryu, which he has been practicing for 23 years, he has studied Bando, Judo and Boxing. He was a member of the elite 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, completing Infantry, Airborne, and Jungle Warfare schools. Michael resides near Knoxville, TN.
144 pages, 6x9, ISBN: 1-886969-21-3
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