Publisher's Synopsis
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Martial arts is an umbrella term encompassing the practices and traditions of combat. With the objective of defending oneself, martial arts assumes a code of honor. Martial arts refers to a codified combat system and fighting techniques, regardless of origin. Follow along as this book explores the many versions of martial arts around the globe, including Capoeira, Lucha Libre, Kung Fu, Sumo, Taekwondo, and many more. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge.
