Asian Martial Arts: Constructive Thoughts & Practical Applications represents an international gathering of friends who happen to be highly qualified marital art scholars and practitioners. This martial arts book is a collection of articles from practitioners who have come together in celebration of the 20-plus years that the Journal of Asian Martial Arts inspired scholarship to higher academic standards while encouraging all aspects of responsible practice. Each article was written specifically for Asian martial arts, with topics representing the rich variety found in the Asian martial traditions.