by Bruce Lee  Synopsis The development of Bruce Lee's unique martial art form, its principles, core techniques, lesson plans, and illustrative sketches are presented here in Lee's own words.... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your Price $7.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies 
by Matthew Polly Publisher Comments The raucously funny story of one young Americanas quest to become the baddest dude on the planet (and possibly find inner peace along the way) Growing up a ninety-eight-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, Matthew Polly... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your Price $9.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Matthew Polly 
Powells.com Staff Pick In his adventurous and highly comical journey to martial arts' ancient home, China's Shaolin Temple, Matthew Polly tests his fortitude and manhood, picking up a great deal about Chinese culture along the way. Filled with peculiar characters, crazy moves,... (read more) Your Price $10.98 (Sale - Hardcover) check for used copies
by Miyamoto Musashi Publisher Comments A classic on martial arts strategy and confrontation originally written in 1643 is enhanced by fifty-four full-color illustrations from Japanese sources, including battle scenes, reproductions of fine samurai swords and armor, and art from the Zen... (read more) Your Price $10.98 (Sale - Hardcover) check for used copies
by Morihei Ueshiba Publisher Comments These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. Drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art known as Aikido, The... (read more) Your Price $6.95 (New - Mass Market) check for used and sale copies
by Hsing Han Liu Publisher Comments The Taoist yogic discipline of Ba Gua is an internal form of the ancient art of kung fu--as are the much older t'ai chi and Xing I. Ba Gua is the most arcane and yogic of three sister arts--t'ai chi and Xing I are the others--and is distinguished by... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your Price $9.95 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Marc Tedeschi Publisher Comments This unique text is the first to offer a detailed, comprehensive presentation of Taekwondo's three most widely practised forms systems, including those sanctioned by Taekwondo's largest governing organisation, The World Taekwondo Federation.... (read more) Your Price $24.98 (Sale - Hardcover) check for used copies
by Haha Lung Synopsis This latest book in Lung's successful series of martial arts books covers all nine "halls" or training areas of the ancient Japanese art of Ninjitsu, including unarmed combat, combat with wooden weapons, combat with bladed weapons, and more.... (read more) Your Price $12.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by David Kahn Publisher Comments Master the moves of krav maga--the international self-defense and fitness sensation Increasingly popular around the world, krav maga is the renowned hand-to-hand defense system designed by the Israeli military forces. Swift, powerful, and simple, it is... (read more) Your Price $15.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
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by Brian Adams Synopsis The most authoritative and respected book in its field has been completely revised and updated. A team of medical experts and martial artists devoted three years to researching and compiling an accurate, detailed report of the injury potential of karate... (read more) Your Price $10.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Carol A Wiley Synopsis Teaching is an art. Effective martial arts teachers must not only be competent practitioners but must also develop the communication and interpersonal skills of any good teacher. In this collection, twenty-six experienced martial arts teachers discuss... (read more) Your Price $9.50 (Used - Trade Paper) check for new and sale copies
by Eddie Bravo Publisher Comments "The Twister" is a neck-jarring, spine-torturing submission hold refined and mastered by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu superstar Eddie Bravo. Early in his jiu-jitsu career, Eddie Bravo dominated dozens of jiu-jitsu competitions with this unorthodox move. When the... (read more) Your Price $34.95 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Masaaki Hatsumi Publisher Comments Step-by-step instructions and over 300 photographs allow the trainee to follow and learn the techniques with ease. The ideal weapon for self-defense is a stick. To find a comprehensive system of techniques using the stick, we must turn to the East, for... (read more) Your Price $17.00 (New - Trade Paper) check for used and sale copies
by Carl Brown Synopsis Carl Brown--attorney, author and black-belt judo instructor--describes the legal policies that can protect or indict an individual who uses martial arts techniques in self-defense. Topics include assault and battery, the law and self-defesne, martial... (read more) Your Price $11.95 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies
by John Little Synopsis Bruce Lee had written the majority of "The Tao of Gung Fu" prior to his death. In it, he gives a thorough examination of martial arts and self defence techniques, and of Eastern and Western approaches to fitness.... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your Price $4.98 (Sale - Trade Paper) check for used copies
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