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Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
by Oscar Ratti  Publisher Comments A definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan....
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Tao of Gung Fu the Bruce Lee Librar Volume 2
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....
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Jeet Kune Do the Bruce Lee Library Volume 3
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....
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American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
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,...
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Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters
by John Stevens Publisher Comments In budo ("the way of brave and enlightened activity") martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains an eclectic and historically rich collection of martial arts wisdom that include principles and practice...
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The Secret Teachings of Aikido
by Morihei Ueshiba Publisher Comments Aikido evolved from the rich martial traditions of Japan, and was developed by Morihei Ueshiba based on their profound philosophies. In this book, the author explains how Aikido is both the spirit of love and the study of that spirit. In unique and...
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Nunchaku
by Fumio Demura Synopsis All-Japan karate champion Fumio Demura demonstrates the movements and fighting applications of the nunchaku. This book features gripping stances, blocking, striking, footwork, nunchaku and karate similarities, and more than 20 defenses against other...
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Aikido in Everyday Life: Giving in To Get Your Way
by Terry Dobson Publisher Comments Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of living. The late renowned aikido master Terry Dobson, together with Victor Miller, present aikido as a basis for conflict resolution. Attack-tics is a system of conflict resolution based on the principles of aikido...
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Remembering O-Sensei: Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido
by Susan Perry Publisher Comments Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido, is one of the greatest and most beloved martial artists in history. Remembering O-Sensei is a portrait of Ueshiba as told by his uchi-deshi, the students who lived and trained...
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Aikido and the Harmony of Nature
by Mitsugi Saotome Publisher Comments Here is a unique approach to the teachings of the Founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, as interpreted by his direct student of fifteen years. Mitsugi Saotome examines the spiritual philosophy of the Founder, the warrior ideals of feudal Japan as the basis...
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Real Ultimate Power: The Official Ninja Book
by Robert Hamburger Publisher Comments - The Real Ultimate Power website is a phenomenon, attracting more than 9.2 million visitors- 20,000 fans have already joined the site's mailing list- Will appeal to fans of Of Our Dumb Century by The Onion and The Darwin Awards by Wendy Northam and Get...
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The Spirit of Aikido (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)
by Kisshomaru Ueshiba Publisher Comments Aiki is the power of harmony, of all beings, all things working together. Aikido-a modern Japanese martial art unique in its synthesis of classic forms with a well-defined spiritual base-offers a key to the art of living naturally and unselfishly in a...
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The Shaolin Grandmasters' Text: History, Philosophy, and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch'an
by Order Of Shaolin Ch'an Publisher Comments The Shaolin Grandmasters' Text is a one-of-a-kind volume discussing the history, philosophy and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch'an, one of the most misunderstood schools of Ch'an Buddhism. In this revised edition, the Order of Shaolin Ch'an has updated information...
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Small-Circle Jujitsu
by Wally Jay Synopsis The complete system of small-circle jujutsu. Fully illustrated, this book covers falling, key movements, resuscitation, all forms of joint locks, throwing techniques, chokes and self-defense applications. Wally Jay is a member of Black Belt's Hall of...
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Hapkido: An Introduction to the Art of Self-Defen
by Marc Tedeschi Synopsis This is the first introductory text to accurately portray Hapkido in its entirety. One of the world's most exciting, varied, and practical martial arts, Hapkido consists of thousands of techniques encompassing all forms of martial skills: strikes, kicks,...
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Tonfa, Karate Weapon of Self Defense
by Fumio Demura Synopsis In this fully illustrated book, Fumio Demura explores the full range of tonfa tactics including stances, karate and tonfa similarities, tonfa striking techniques and self-defense applications. Demura is a member of Black Belt's Hall of Fame....
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Taekwondo: Complete WTF Forms
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....
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Budo Mind and Body: Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts
by Nicklaus Suino Synopsis Budo, or traditional Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is about more than learning how to fight; true budo is a way of seeking and grasping meaning in life. Traditional Japanese martial arts have close ties to Zen Buddhism, and students of such...
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The Principles of Aikido
by Mitsugi Saotome
Powells.com Staff Pick O Sensei taught the art he began developing in the 1920s, growing and refining it until his death in 1969. He had many Uchi Deshi (senior students) throughout that time, and many of them left to teach aikido on their own. Mitsugi Saotome was one of O...
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Women in Aikido
by Andrea Siegel Synopsis Aikido is a different form of martial art. Aikido does not meet force with force, but instead teaches harmonizing and blending with an opponent. More than just a method of self-defense, it is an exacting and exciting art which has attracted many women to...
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