The ''Journal of Asian Martial Arts'' (''JAMA'') was a quarterly
magazine
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published by
Via Media Publishing Company that covered various aspects of
martial arts
Martial arts are codified systems and traditions of combat practiced for a number of reasons such as self-defense; military and law enforcement applications; competition; physical, mental, and spiritual development; entertainment; and the preser ...
from
Asia
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, but also included material from other parts of the world. The magazine had its headquarters in
Santa Fe.
[ It ceased publication in 2012,][ ending with a final book entitled "Asian Martial Arts".
]
Content
The journal distinguished itself by offering in-depth articles and analysis of karate
(; ; Okinawan pronunciation: ) is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Kingdom. It developed from the indigenous Ryukyuan martial arts (called , "hand"; ''tii'' in Okinawan) under the influence of Chinese martial arts, particularly Fuj ...
, taekwondo
''Taekwondo'', ''Tae Kwon Do'' or ''Taekwon-Do'' (; ko, 태권도/跆拳道 ) is a Korean martial arts, Korean form of martial arts involving punching and kicking techniques, with emphasis on head-height kicks, spinning jump kicks, and fast k ...
, judo
is an unarmed modern Japanese martial art, Olympic sport (since 1964), and the most prominent form of jacket wrestling competed internationally.『日本大百科全書』電子版【柔道】(CD-ROM version of Encyclopedia Nipponica, "Judo") ...
, aikido
Aikido ( , , , ) is a modern Japanese martial art that is split into many different styles, including Iwama Ryu, Iwama Shin Shin Aiki Shuren Kai, Shodokan Aikido, Yoshinkan, Renshinkai, Aikikai and Ki Aikido. Aikido is now practiced in aroun ...
, taijiquan
Tai chi (), short for Tai chi ch'üan ( zh, s=太极拳, t=太極拳, first=t, p=Tàijíquán, labels=no), sometimes called " shadowboxing", is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation. ...
, and shaolinquan, and many other Asian-based martial arts. Articles covered a wide range of inquiry including history, anthropology
Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, in both the present and past, including past human species. Social anthropology studies patterns of be ...
, health, medicine, mechanics, martial application, and culture. The articles were intended to be academically sound, yet written in a manner that made them accessible to the general reader. Illustrated with photographs and drawings (many by the late Oscar Ratti), charts and diagrams, and reference material distinguished this journal's oversize format.
The magazine had three main sections: academic articles, general articles that were more informal, and media reviews. Occasionally works of fiction or poetry were featured. Reviews were generally very thorough, and focused on books. Editor and Michael DeMarco established the magazine in 1992,
Editions
The magazine was published in English, with Spanish and Greek editions available.
See also
*''Black Belt magazine
''Black Belt'' is an American magazine covering martial arts and combat sports. The magazine is based in Valencia, California, and is one of the oldest titles dedicated to martial arts in the United States.
History and profile
The magazine w ...
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*'' Fightmag''
*'' Inside Kung Fu''
*''Kung Fu Magazine
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''Kung Fu Tai Chi'' (also commonly known as ''Kung Fu Magazine'') is a United States magazine covering martial arts and combat sports (mainly Chinese Martial Arts). ''Kung Fu Tai Chi'' magazine began publication 1992 and is owned by TC ...
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References
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