The martial arts of China
Given China's tumultuous ancient history - of warring clans,
warring states and eventually warring dynasties - it's unsurprising
that so much energy has been invested in the development and
fine-tuning of the martial arts. In a society unable to rely on the
government for protection in a land prone to large-scale fighting
and banditry, being a capable martial artist was often an essential
skill
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