Please note that the publisher and author of this book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Sprague, Martina.
Lessons in the art of war : martial arts strategies from East and West/Martina
Sprague. -- 1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 978-1-4629-0017-6 (ebook)
1. Military art and science--Philosophy. 2. Sunzi, 6th cent. B.C. 3. Clausewitz, Carl von, 1780-1831. 4. Strategy. 5. East and West. 6. Martial arts--Philosophy. 7. Combat. 8. Military readiness. I. Title.
U21.2.S67 2011
355.02--dc22
2010053840
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