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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Publisher Comments
|Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves"') is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction-in the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido-the... (read more)

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The Bruce Lee Story
The Bruce Lee Story
by Linda Lee
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The authorized biography of Bruce Lee, a personal account of the life of the famed martial artist/actor by his wife, Linda Lee. Included are hundreds of photos from their personal albums, many never before published.... (read more)

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Tao of Jeet Kune Do
Tao of Jeet Kune Do
by Bruce Lee
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An international bestseller with over 236,000 copies sold, this is Bruce Lee's philosophic conception of the art of jeet kune do, in the original words, drawings and thoughts of the late master martial artist/film star himself.... (read more)

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Jeet kune do
Jeet kune do
by Larry Hartsell
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This book is a complete presentation of the use of jeet kune do in the close-in grappling range. Hartsell, one of Bruce Lee's original students, takes a clear cut, no-nonsense approach to a complete fighting form that incorporates moves from boxing... (read more)

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Tiger Scroll of the Koga Ninja
Tiger Scroll of the Koga Ninja
by Jay Sensei
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Passed down through the centuries from father to son, master to disciple, the tiger scroll transmitted the instructions of one of Japan's most deadly clans. Now, for the first time, author Sensei reveals the contents of the Koga Ninja's once-secret... (read more)

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Karate-Do: My Way of Life
Karate-Do: My Way of Life
by Gichin Funakoshi
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The autobiography of the man who made karate an international martial art, in which he recalls his own teachers and his efforts to define and spread knowledge about karate without compromising its spirit.... (read more)

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The Shambhala Guide to Kendo: Its Philosophy, History, and Spiritual Dimension
The Shambhala Guide to Kendo: Its Philosophy, History, and Spiritual Dimension
by Minoru Kiyota
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Kendo is the art of swordsmanship that was cultivated by the samurai in medieval Japan and it is an increasingly popular martial art studied in the West today. While most books on kendo focus primarily on "kata," or the traditional movements or forms... (read more)

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Dynamic Stretching & Kicking
Dynamic Stretching & Kicking
by Bill Wallace
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Dynamic Stretching and Kicking is structured into two easy-to-follow sections. The first deals with stretching and agility as the key element for developing skill, strength, and health. The second section covers his kicking techniques and sparring... (read more)

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Tai Chi Chuan: Roots and Branches
Tai Chi Chuan: Roots and Branches
by Nigel Sutton
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Tai Chi Chuan: Form to Function is a detailed manual for the study of the martial techniques of tai chi chuan. It takes up where Sutton's earlier title, Applied Tai Chi Chuan, left off, by setting out step-by-step the training exercises necessary for the... (read more)

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A Bouncer's Guide to Barroom Brawling: Dealing with the Sucker Puncher, Streetfighter, and Ambusher
A Bouncer's Guide to Barroom Brawling: Dealing with the Sucker Puncher, Streetfighter, and Ambusher
by Peyton Quinn
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As a bouncer in a biker bar, Peyton Quinn has learned a thing or two about what goes down in a real fight. As a black belt, he has also learned that martial arts training is useful but no substitute for experience. In this unique guide Quinn reveals the... (read more)

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Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882
Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882
by Darrell Max Craig
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Predecessor of Judo and precursor of today's ultimate fighting styles, Jujitsu is a martial art developed by the elite samurai class during Japan's feudal days. For centuries, this method of unarmed self-defense proved so successful in combat that it was... (read more)

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Cheng Hsin: Principles of Effortless Power
Cheng Hsin: Principles of Effortless Power
by Peter Ralston
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Every once in a while you find a high impact book. Something that awakens something deep within and lasts forever. This is the one. It is a book that you can pick up time and time again and always gets something new out of it, or something deeper than... (read more)

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Complete Kendo (Tuttle Martial Arts)
Complete Kendo (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by John Donohue
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A thorough introduction to the Japanese martial way of the sword, "Complete Kendo" covers every aspect of the discipline, from equipment and terminology to technique and strategy. Photos throughout.... (read more)

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The Zen Way to Martial Arts: A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai
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.... (read more)

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The Shaolin Workout: 28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Shaolin Kung Fu Way
The Shaolin Workout: 28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Shaolin Kung Fu Way
by Sifu Shi Yan Ming
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Illustrated with hundreds of four-color photographs, this resource distills a lifetime of Shaolin training and wisdom into a 28-day workout, a kung fu program of both fitness and spiritual lessons that can be applied to every aspect of one's life: work... (read more)

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Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts (Tuttle Martial Arts)
Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by Tri Thong Dang
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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... (read more)

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Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art
by Peter Urban
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Sihak Henry Cho is one of the world's top experts in Tae Kwon Do. He has been president of the United Karate Federation; and captain of the Korea University Tae Kwon Do team.... (read more)

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Kicking Techniques for Competition & Self-Defense (Specialties Series)
Kicking Techniques for Competition & Self-Defense (Specialties Series)
by Roy Kurban
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Speed, power and technique are the focus of this fully illustrated book by Roy Kurban, a tournament champion and combat instructor of the U.S. military, with 29 separate kicking executions and self-defense techniques.... (read more)

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Fighting Science
Fighting Science
by Martina Sprague
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Whether you would like to gain a detailed understanding of the laws of physics for martial artists or just want a few hundred ways to get the edge on your next opponent, this is a must-have book.... (read more)

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Bruce Lee Library #4: The Art of Expressing the Human Body
Bruce Lee Library #4: The Art of Expressing the Human Body
by Bruce Lee
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Beyond his martial arts and acting abilities, Bruce Lee's physical appearance and strength were truly astounding. He achieved this through an intensive and ever-evolving conditioning regime that is being revealed for the first time in this book. Drawing... (read more)

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