Art of Chinese Swordsmanship: The Manual of Taiji Jian
by Yun Zhang

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A history of the Chinese long sword (taiji jian), its fundamental principles, and its essential form of 32 positions. It includes a discussion of both external and internal components. It should allow the interested Westerner to practice tai chi...
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A Dictionary of the Martial Arts
by Frederic And Crompton

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From popular forms such as ju-jutsu, karate, and kung-fu to the less familiar practices of kyudo, kendo, and yabusame, this reference contains the rules of contest for all the major martial arts. Comprehensive, well-illustrated, and cross-referenced, its...
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More Secrets of the Ninja: Their Training, Tools and Techniques
by Hiromitsu Kuroi

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Now you see them, now you don't. In this Revised Edition of the popular Secrets of the Ninja, we travel further inside the ninja's world to reveal more skills, weapons, and ingenious tricks that made these men and women feared and revered for centuries...
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The Techniques of Judo (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by Shinzo Takagaki

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The Techniques of Judo is a fully illustrated and authoritative manual, providing step-by-step explanations, practical pointers, and thorough analyses of all the most commonly used techniques of judo. Illustrated with over 550 black and white photographs,...
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Karate Breaking Techniques
by Jack Hibbard

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Janey Chen is a graduate of the National Southwest Associated University of China. She is a former teacher of Mandarin at the Taipei Language Institute in Taiwan and of Cantonese at the Chinese Language Center, the New Asia Colllege, and the Chinese...
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Martial Arts for Dummies (For Dummies)
by Jennifer L Lawler

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There’ s plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you stuffy a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body,...
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Kickboxing for Women
by Jennifer Lawler

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From beginner to advanced kickboxers the reader will find this illustrated book contains information on principles, techniques and drills....
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Martial Arts & Ways of Japan Series: Vol. " #0002: Classical Budo
by Donn F Draeger

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Donn Draeger was one of the most famous and well-respected martial artists of the twentieth century, and he was a pioneer in bringing Asian martial arts study to the West. Here, he illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical...
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Traditional Kobujutsu: Tonfa Baton and Rice Flail
by Robert Clark

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This training guide is dedicated to students of all the Oriental martial arts, including jiu jitsu, kung fu, karate and taekwondo....
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Shaolin: Temple of Zen
by Justin Guariglia

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Justin Guariglia's spectacular photographs documents, for the first time in history, the guarded kung fu masters of the ancient Shaolin Temple--a Chinese Buddhist sect dedicated to preserving this form of kung fu. Featuring serial imagery of fighting...
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Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by Dave Lowry

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With its focus on traditional martial arts, and fascinating stories that illustrate key martial arts principles, "Traditions" is written by a well-known expert on the subject with 35 years of experience....
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Wing Chun Kung Fu Volume 3 Weapons & Advance
by Joseph Wayne Smith

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Steven Kuei, born near Guandong in 1912, began studying the internal martial arts and Qigong in Hong Kong in 1926, partly to cure tuberculosis. A licensed herbalist and acupuncturist, he taught Tai-chi, Hsing-i, and Pa-kua, in addition to Qigong. Stephen...
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Judo in the U.S.: A Century of Dedication
by David Matsumoto

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Commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the United States Judo Federation, this volume traces the more than 100-year history of judo practice in America. The authors begin with a comprehensive survey of Japan's classical disciplines, which sets the...
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The Zen Way to Martial Arts: A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai
by Taisen Deshimaru

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Taisen Deshimaru explains the way of the samurai through this engaging series of lessons that provides practical wisdom for all students of martial arts, as well as for the general reader interested in Zen....
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Zen and the Art of Street Fighting: True Battles of a Modern-Day Warrior
by Jack Sabat

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In twelve action-packed episodes, Jack Sabat recounts the great fights and lessons learned in nearly thirty years of practicing and teaching karate. Zen and the Art of Street Fighting takes us from the author's initiation into the martial arts while...
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Budo Mind and Body: Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts
by Nicklaus Suino

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Budo is about learning more than how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and uncovering meaning in life. Here, Nicklaus Suino, one of the leading iaido teachers in North America, gives expert advice on how to get the most from training in traditional...
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The Samurai: The Philosophy of Victory
by Robert T Samuel

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A titillating collection of sexuality, history and art, these books offer a closer look at the erotica of cultures past and how it affects the present. Fascinating and mystifying archeological digs were the basis for many of these topics which resulted...
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Taegeuk: The New Forms of Tae Kwon Do
by Pu Gill Gwon

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All eight of the taegeuk forms approved by the Korean government for advancement to black belt, plus three advanced black-belt forms, are included in this definitive volume. Pu Gill Gwon is internationally acclaimed and recognized as a leading authority...
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Kickboxing: The Essential Guide to Mastering the Art
by Eddie Cave

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An exciting, full-color guide to one of the most physically demanding sports in the world....
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