Both theory and practice of many combat systems, including the Indian art of kalaripayattu, Shaolin tradition and "soft" styles of China, karate, classical and modern military disciplines of Japan, developing in an inextricable connection with the religious and philosophical systems of the East and in harmony with the moral principles of their masters. The purpose of the book is to trace the connection between theory and practice and show how military systems spread and transformed. For a wide range of readers.