Draw the Warriors of the World! | Conflict is the basis of all great storytelling, and it doesn't get more dramatic than two people engaged in hand-to-hand combat. With Manga Martial Arts, you can devise awesome and authentic fight scenes studded with killer moves and devastating blows that will render your readers breathless. | From proper stances and movements to uniforms and weapons, this guide covers everything you need to know to depict 10 popular martial art styles in action: Aikido Boxing, Capoeria, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing Kung Fu, Ninjitsu, Tae Kwon Do, Wire Fu | You'll learn about the guiding principles and traditions behind each fighting style, from the self-defence philosophy of Aikido, to the ferocious attacks of kick boxing, to the acrobatic flips and gravity-defying leaps of Wire Fu. Step-by-step demonstrations show how to draw key moves, so your characters can deliver perfectly-executed hand strikes, hip throws and spinning back kicks. (Ouch! That's gotta hurt!)Complete with expert advice on depicting battle and delivering awesome fight scenes, Manga Martial Arts is proof that the pen is truly mightier than the sword! | Includes over 50 lessons in pencil, coloured pencil and markers, which introduce readers to the genre of manga fighting. This book features illustrations to help readers learn the skills they need to create action-packed characters and scenes.
