Martial Arts Manual, also called Sacred Texts, are specifically designed books with sets of instructions and descriptions along with information on the techniques and formations of a specific martial arts. This also includes some illustrations to further help in visualizing the techniques. Manuals are also not limited to martial arts alone, since there are also manuals about breathing techniques and cultivation, as well as movement and footwork techniques.
History[]
When people of the Central Plains evolved martial arts from being a self-defense technique into a tool for killing, the techniques became more complex and sophisticated. To add to this, breathing techniques and cultivation were introduced, leading to the simple forms being a series of movements or techniques that were utilized along with internal energy. Martial Artists left these martial arts as teachings and heirlooms in the form of a book or manual that was used and developed for future generations[1].