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Hong Kong Martial Artists
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This book disrupts disciplinary boundaries to make a case for the future direction and growth of martial arts studies as a unique field
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Chinese martial arts is considered by many to symbolise the strength of the Chinese and their pride in their history, and has long been regarded as an important