Most learn about martial arts through movies and print publications, primarily fictional. “Fiction is drama, the blood of drama is conflict, and martial arts are rooted in conflict,” writes James Grady in chapter one. Good fiction uses martial arts well, while poor writing skills can be plain boring! This Via Media anthology is a collection of fifteen articles that cover the richness and depth of Asian martial arts in both movies and literature. This Via Media book offers movie goers and readers a special view on these media.