General Qi Jiguang, visionary and defender of a nation

Authors

  • William Acevedo Northern Chinese Martial Arts Academy
  • Mei Cheung Northern Chinese Martial Arts Academy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18002/rama.v3i3.374

Keywords:

Martial arts, China

Abstract

In 1550 d.C. China’s splendor during the Ming Dynasty was threatened by hostiles forces in the northern border as well as its eastern coasts. The appearance of Qi Jiguang, one of the most famous Chinese generals would change the way China trained its military leading to the creation of its first professional army. The following article will discuss the contributions of General Qi Jiguang and his legacy, which is carried on by one of the most powerful armies in the world, The People’s Liberation Army.

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Published

2012-07-19

How to Cite

Acevedo, W., & Cheung, M. (2012). General Qi Jiguang, visionary and defender of a nation. Revista de Artes Marciales Asiáticas, 3(3), 26–37. https://doi.org/10.18002/rama.v3i3.374

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