1 Introduction
2 From Shang to Yuan Dynasties
The Shang and Zhou Dynasties
The Qin and Han Dynasties
The Jin and the Northern and Southern Dynasties
The Sui and Tang Dynasties
The Song and Yuan Dynasties
Conclusion
3 The Ming and Qing Dynasties
The Ming Golden Age
The Rise of Various Schools of Martial Arts
The Ban on Martial Arts
The Tiandihui, the Boxer Rebellion and the Nationalist Revolution
Conclusion
4 The Republic of China Era
Nationalism, Militarism and Martial Arts
Chinese Martial Arts Publications
The Debate
The Rise of Wuxia Novels and Movies
Conclusion
5 The Mao Era
Surviving Socialist Reforms
Revolutionary Wushu
Recovering from the Cultural Revolution
Wuxia Novels and Movies: Blending Martial Arts and Nationalism
Conclusion
6 The Era of Reform and Opening Up
Restoring the Cultural Tradition
Transforming Wushu into a Competitive Sport
Developing Wushu as a Sport for All
Wuxia Movies: Projecting the "Chineseness"
Wushu Goes Global
Conclusion
7 Conclusion
Chinese Martial Arts: History, Politics and National Identity
Modern vs. Tradition
Biography
Lu Zhouxiang is Lecturer in Chinese Studies within the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures at the National University of Ireland Maynooth, Ireland.
