The original Martial Arts Encyclopedia, 1993 book Review: All of the major arts and styles, and many of the minor ones, are historically traced in The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia as it explores the martial arts, its history, and martial arts pioneers around the world. There are hundreds of historical photos of of important martial artists including Benny "The Jet" Urquidez, Chuck Norris, Joe Lewis, and Bill "Superfoot" Wallace in the point-fighting days. From Judo's founder Jigaro Kano to World Judo Champion Gene LeBell, from martial arts legend Bruce Lee to his son, action film star Brandon Lee The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia has it all. The text has been written by some of the world's finest martial arts journalists. The photography has been taken by many of the most gifted photo-journalists the arts have to offer. The Original Martial Arts Encyclopedia is a tour-de-force of martial arts facts, biographies, historical photos, and insightful contributors. Highly recommended! -- Midwest Book Review; ISBN 0-9615126-3-6 • Hardcover: 410 pages • Publisher: Pro Action Pub; Revised & Updated edition (January 1, 1993) • Language: English • ISBN-10: 0961512636 • ISBN-13: 978-0961512637 • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches • Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds This book is outstanding! It covers the entire family tree of martial arts from the beginning to current day. This is truly an exceptional work that will educate even a seasoned martial artist about all of the various styles and noteworthy masters and practioners. I highly recommend especially new students read this book and learn about the various styles, masters and practitioners. No matter what style you study you should have some knowledge of all styles to round out your martial arts education. You will gain a better understanding of where your style fits into the history and family tree structure of the martial arts and that will give you more context to understand your own studies. This is one of the books I have listed as essential for any martial artist to have in his or her library. A fascinating read! Kevin Brett is CEO of Kevin Brett Studios, Inc. and the author of "The Way of the Martial Artist: Achieving Success in Martial Arts and in Life!"