Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Maps and Figures ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. Part I. Origins of a Military Tradition (500–900)
7. Chapter 1. The Monastery 9
8. Chapter 2. Serving the Emperor 20
9. Part II Systemizing Martial Practice (900–1600)
10. Chapter 3. Defending the Nation 55
11. Chapter 4. Staff Legends 82
12. Part III Fist Fighting and Self-Cultivation (1600–1900)
13. Chapter 5. Hand Combat 113
14. Chapter 6. Gymnastics 137
15. Chapter 7. Suspect Rebels 182
16. Conclusion: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts 197
17. Appendix 203
18. Notes 205
19. Glossary 239
20. Works Cited 247
21. Index 273