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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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The Illustrated Book of Five Rings
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...
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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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Living the Martial Way
by Forrest E. Morgan Synopsis A step-by-step approach to applying the Japanese warrior's mind set to martial training and daily life....
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Bushido : the Warrior's Code (79 Edition)
by Inazo Nitobe 
Powells.com Staff Pick This was one of the first books I ever read about the Samurai Code, and I can still recall scratching my head in confusion. "Where is all the the stuff about fighting?" I wondered. I kept reading. By the time I was finished I had completely reevaluated...
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Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by Tri Thong Dang Synopsis This guide calls for teachers and practitioners of all martial arts to question their motives and goals and to go beyond the known - the ultimate goal of the martial arts. The book aims to be an inspirational parable that is applicable to all...
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The Sword of No-Sword: Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu
by John Stevens Synopsis Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and...
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Secret Tactics
by Kazumi Tabata Publisher Comments In the tradition of The Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings, one of America's most experienced teachers of karate offers new interpretations of fundamental martial arts texts. The book includes new translations of essays on leadership, correct behavior...
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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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Mastering the Art of War
by Liang (edt) Zhuge Publisher Comments Composed by two prominent statesmen-generals of classical China, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic, The Art of War, into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. The great leaders of ancient China who were trained in Sun...
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Secret Art of Health & Fitness: Uncovered from the Martial Arts Masters
by Claudio A Iedwab Synopsis The authors of this book return to original sources to explore the history, philosophy and spirituality of the martial arts. From these they have extracted practical information and simple exercises for breathing, body alignment, strength and flexibility....
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Zen and the Way of the Sword: Arming the Samurai Psyche
by Winston King Publisher Comments Zen--serene, contemplative, a discipline of meditation associated with painting, rock gardens, and flower arranging--seems an odd ingredient in the martial psyche of the Japanese samurai. "One who is a samurai must before all things keep constantly in...
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Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters
by John Stevens Publisher Comments In Budo--which can be translated as The way of brave and enlightened activity--martial arts and spirituality merge at the highest level of skill. Budo Secrets contains the essential teachings of Budo's greatest masters of sword, Karate, Judo, Aikido, and...
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The Warrior's Path: Wisdom from Contemporary Martial Arts Masters
by James Sidney Publisher Comments “Budo is religion. It’s not something you dilly-dally with, practice, and go home. It’s part of your life. All martial arts should become that way, part of your life.”–Pat Yoshitsugu Murosako, from The Warrior’s Path...
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Martial Arts Teaching Tales of Power and Paradox: Freeing the Mind, Focusing Chi, and Mastering the Self
by Pascal Fauliot Publisher Comments A collection of parables and teaching stories from the martial arts traditions of Japan and China that emphasizes their spiritual foundation. •The teaching stories in this book are based on the lives of martial arts masters and are meant to inspire...
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Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts
by Dave Lowry Synopsis This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts--from archery to flower arranging--is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts. Forty-two...
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The Book of Five Rings: Miyamoto Musashi
by Miyamoto Musashi Synopsis For centuries, "The Book of Five Rings" has been a resource for gaining insight into the mind of the warrior spirit. The famous Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, originally wrote the work in 1645. Musashi, the Sword Saint, as he is known in Japan, killed his...
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The Secret Art of Boabom: Awakening Inner Power Through Defense-Meditation from Ancient Tibet
by Asanaro Synopsis From the author of "The Secret Art of Seamm Jasani" comes the definitive guide to the ancient defense-meditation art of Boabom. The success of "The Secret Art of Seamm Jasani" by Asanaro surprised many who wondered whether a little-known Tibetan movement...
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Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
by Oscar Ratti About the Author Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook met at Columbia University in New York, where he was doing graduate work in classical languages and she studying philosophy. Both share a longtime interest in the thought and rituals of ancient civilizations. Experts on...
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Soul of the Samurai
by Thomas Cleary Publisher Comments Thomas Cleary's translation of Code of the Samurai introduced the social, political, and organizational principles of samurai culture, including loyalty to family, a sense of service and duty, and the rules for dealing with allies and enemies. In Soul of...
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