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25 Shoto-Kan Kataby Shojiro SugiyamaISBN 096690480X (0-9669048-0-X)
Softcover, Shojiro Sugiyama
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Advanced Dim-Mak: The Finer Points of Death-Point Strikingby Erie MontaigueISBN 0873647793 (0-87364-779-3)
Softcover, Paladin Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Advanced Dim-Mak: The Finer Points of Death-Point Striking'Book summary:This sequel to Dim-Mak: Death-Point Striking reveals more about training, points, revival and healing. Learn street survival techniques, including knife defense, using simple dim-mak methods, plus knockout and controlling points for law enforcement and dim-mak points for children. For information purposes only. [via]
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Barefoot Zen: The Shaolin Roots of Kung Fu and Karateby Nathan J. JohnsonISBN 1578631424 (1-57863-142-4)
Softcover, Red Wheel/Weiser
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Best Karate: Bassai Sho, Kanku Sho, Chinteby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870116800 (0-87011-680-0)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Bassai, Kankuby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870113836 (0-87011-383-6)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Comprehensiveby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870113178 (0-87011-317-8)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Fundamentalsby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870113240 (0-87011-324-0)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Gankaku, Jionby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870114026 (0-87011-402-6)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Heian, Tekkiby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870113798 (0-87011-379-8)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Jitte, Hangetsu, Empiby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870113909 (0-87011-390-9)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Kumite 1by Mastoshi NakayamaISBN 0870113321 (0-87011-332-1)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Best Karate: Kumite 2by Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870113593 (0-87011-359-3)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Bo Karate: Weapon of Self Defenseby Fumio DemuraISBN 0897500199 (0-89750-019-9)
Softcover, Black Belt Communications Inc
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The Book Of Five Ringsby Miyamoto Musashi, Musashi Miyamoto, Munenori Yagyu, Thomas ClearyISBN 1570627487 (1-57062-748-7)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Book of Five Rings'Book summary:The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.
The Book of Five Rings was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Thomas Cleary's translation is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi's text, Cleary translates here another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy, The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior. [via]More editions of The Book Of Five Rings:
- The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 1590302486 (1-59030-248-6)
Softcover, Shambhala Pubns - The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 0553351702 (0-553-35170-2)
Softcover, Bantam Dell Pub Group - The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 0879511532 (0-87951-153-2)
Softcover, Penguin Group USA - The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 0517415283 (0-517-41528-3)
Hardcover, Random House Value Pub - The Book of Five Rings: ISBN 0553270966 (0-553-27096-6)
Softcover, Bantam Books - The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 0877738688 (0-87773-868-8)
Softcover, Random House Inc - The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 0879511648 (0-87951-164-8)
Softcover, Overlook Pr - The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 4770028016 (4-7700-2801-6)
Hardcover, Kodansha Amer Inc - A Book of Five Rings: ISBN 1570627487 (1-57062-748-7)
Softcover, Random House Inc
- The Book Of Five Rings: ISBN 1590302486 (1-59030-248-6)
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A Book of Five Ringsby Musashi MiyamotoISBN 0879510188 (0-87951-018-8)
Softcover, Overlook Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Book of Five Rings'Book summary:To learn a Japanese martial art is to learn Zen, and although you can't do so simply by reading a book, it sure does help--especially if that book is The Book of Five Rings. One of Japan's great samurai sword masters penned in decisive, unfaltering terms this certain path to victory, and like Sun Tzu's The Art of War it is applicable not only on the battlefield but also in all forms of competition. Always observant, creating confusion, striking at vulnerabilities--these are some of the basic principles. Going deeper, we find suki, the interval of vulnerability, of indecisiveness, of rest, the briefest but most vital moment to strike. In succinct detail, Miyamoto records ideal postures, blows, and psychological tactics to put the enemy off guard and open the way for attack. Most important of all is Miyamoto's concept of rhythm, how all things are in harmony, and that by working with the rhythm of a situation we can turn it to our advantage with little effort. But like Zen, this requires one task above all else, putting the book down and going out to practice. --Brian Bruya [via]
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The Book Of Five Ringsby Thomas Cleary, Miyamoto Musashi, Munenori YagyuISBN 1590300408 (1-59030-040-8)
Hardcover, Random House Inc
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The Book of Five Rings: (Gorin No Sho)by Musashi Miyamoto, Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress)ISBN 055322509X (0-553-22509-X)
Hardcover, Bantam
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The Book of Five Rings: Miyamoto Musashiby D. E. TarverISBN 0595230067 (0-595-23006-7)
Softcover, Iuniverse Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Book of Five Rings: Miyamoto Musashi'Book summary:Miyamoto MusashiÂs The Book of Five Rings is without doubt the greatest book of its kind ever written. In the last few years MusashiÂs work has become the backbone of many successful businesses. Whether you are trying to gain an advantage in business, achieve higher levels of personal excellence, or understand the warrior mind set, this book is a must.
Tarver brings twenty-five years of study and martial arts experience to this interpretation, and the result is a very clear, deep, easy to understand, and motivating book. [via]
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The Book of Five Rings: The Cornerstone of Japanese Cultureby Joseph Toledano, Rosemary Brant, Ashikaga YoshiharuISBN 9654941724 (965-494-172-4)
Softcover, Astrolog Pub House
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Bushido the Warriors Codeby Ihazo NitobeISBN 0897500318 (0-89750-031-8)
Softcover, Black Belt Communications Inc
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Chin-Na: The Grappling Art of Self-Defenseby Willy LinISBN 0897500954 (0-89750-095-4)
Softcover, Black Belt Communications Inc
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Complete Book of Karate Weaponsby Theodore GambordellaISBN 0873646290 (0-87364-629-0)
Softcover, Paladin Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Complete Book of Karate Weapons'Book summary:Defend yourself! And learn how to do it right with the only comprehensive book on karate weapons ever published! Shown are the proper usage and katas for seven lethal karate weapons: nunchaku, yawara stick, sai, fighting knife, tonfa, staff and bo. [via]
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Complete Karateby J. Allen QueenISBN 0806986786 (0-8069-8678-6)
Hardcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Comprehensive Asian Fighting Artsby Robert W. Smith, Donn F. DraegerISBN 0870114360 (0-87011-436-0)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Death Touch: The Science Behind the Legend of Dim-Makby Michael KellyISBN 1581602812 (1-58160-281-2)
Softcover, Paladin Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Death Touch: The Science Behind the Legend of Dim-Mak'Book summary:The martial arts world is rife with tales of ancient masters who could cause instant or delayed death or illness by attacking secret points on the human body. But to the Western mind, the concept of striking acupuncture points to disrupt the internal energy, or chi, seems like hocus-pocus. Thus, many serious martial artists dismiss the ancient art of dim-mak (also known as kyusho jitsu), which is literally translated as "death touch," as nothing more than fiction. However, if one can accept the idea that a dim-mak point is an avenue for attacking the nervous system, then it becomes easier to understand how striking specific points or groups of points can devastate the organs and the cardiovascular system. In this book, Dr. Michael Kelly, an osteopathic physician and experienced dim-mak practitioner, explains dim-mak's effects based on medical science. In layman's terms, Dr. Kelly reveals the physiological basis for what is clearly a very real and dangerous method of fighting. In the process of unraveling the mystery of this legendary art, Dr. Kelly makes the true genius of its founders brutally, and painfully, apparent. [via]
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Dim-Mak: Death Point Strikingby Erle MontaigueISBN 0873647181 (0-87364-718-1)
Softcover, Paladin Pr
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Dynamic Karate: Instruction by the Masterby Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870117882 (0-87011-788-2)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Enjoying Combat Sportsby Diagram GrISBN 088317099X (0-88317-099-X)
Softcover, Stoeger Pub Co
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The Essence of Okinawan Karate-doby Shoshin NagamineISBN 0804811636 (0-8048-1163-6)
Softcover, Tuttle Publishing
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The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do: (Shorin-Ryu)by Shoshin NagamineISBN 0804821100 (0-8048-2110-0)
Softcover, Tuttle Pub
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Essential Anatomy for Healing & Martial Artsby Marc TedeschiISBN 0834804433 (0-8348-0443-3)
Softcover, Shambhala Pubns
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Flow in Sportsby Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Susan A. JacksonISBN 0880118768 (0-88011-876-8)
Softcover, Human Kinetics
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Go Rin No Sho: A Bookby Miyamoto MusashiISBN 1419121901 (1-4191-2190-1)
Softcover, Kessinger Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Go Rin No Sho: A Book'Book summary:My Way of strategy is the sure method to win when fighting for your life one man against five or ten. There is nothing wrong with the principle "one man can beat ten, so a thousand men can beat ten thousand". You must research this. Of course you cannot assemble a thousand or ten thousand men for everyday training. But you can become a master of strategy by training alone with a sword, so that you can understand the enemy's stratagems, his strength and resources, and come to appreciate how to apply strategy to beat ten thousand enemies. [via]
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Hagakureby Tsunetomo YamamotoISBN 087011378X (0-87011-378-X)
Hardcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Hagakure'Book summary:Outlines the ethical code of the samurai in a time when the martial skills of the warrior became redundant and his role was subsumed into governmental service. [via]
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samuraiby Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott WilsonISBN 4770011067 (4-7700-1106-7)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai'Book summary:|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 Way of the Warrior. It is not a book of philosophy as most would understand the word: it is a collection of thoughts and sayings recorded over a period of seven years, and as such covers a wide variety of subjects, often in no particular sequence.
The work represents an attitude far removed from our modern pragmatism and materialism, and posesses an intuitive rather than rational appeal in its assertion that Bushido is a Way of Dying, and that only a samurai retainer prepared and willing to die at any moment can be totally true to his lord. While Hagakure was for many years a secret text known only to the warrior vassals of the Hizen fief to which the author belonged, it later came to be recognized as a classic exposition of samurai thought and came to influence many subsequent generations, including Yukio Mishima.
This translation offers 300 selections that constitute the core texts of the 1,300 present in the original. [via]More editions of Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai:
Heart of Karate-Doby Shigeru EgamiISBN 4770024770 (4-7700-2477-0)
Softcover, Kodansha International
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Herding the Ox: The Martial Arts As Moral Metaphorby John DonohueISBN 1880336189 (1-880336-18-9)
Softcover, Turtle Pr
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Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staffby Dave LowryISBN 0897501160 (0-89750-116-0)
Softcover, Black Belt Communications Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff'Book summary:[via]The jo appears to be the lowliest of all toolsan ordinary length of woodyet its an exceptional weapon. While no one speaks of famous jo makers the way they do of sword smiths, the jo is capable of snapping the best swords ever forged. Packed with information on correct grips, stances, postures and etiquette, the book also outlines striking methods, combination techniques, and a 31-count formal solo exercise called tandoku renshu, making it the ultimate resource for those who appreciate Japans most subtle weapon.More editions of Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff:
Junfan Jeetkunedo: Scientific Streetfightingby Lamar M. DavisISBN 0953176614 (0-9531766-1-4)
Softcover, Health N Life Pub
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Karateby Steve Arneil, Liam KeaveneyISBN 0844239275 (0-8442-3927-5)
Softcover, Teach Yourself
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Karate Do the Way of Shito-Ryuby Del SaitoISBN 0963127403 (0-9631274-0-3)
Softcover, Osprey Pubns
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Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Artby Peter UrbanISBN 0804817030 (0-8048-1703-0)
Softcover, Tuttle Pub
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Karate Jutsu: The Original Teachings of Gichin Funakoshiby Gichin Funakoshi, John TeramotoISBN 4770026811 (4-7700-2681-1)
Hardcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Karate Kata, Heian 1, Tekki 1;by Masatoshi NakayamaISBN 0870111051 (0-87011-105-1)
Hardcover, Kodansha International
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Karate Kinematics and Dynamicsby Lester IngberISBN 0865680256 (0-86568-025-6)
Softcover, Action Pursuit Group
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Karate Mastersby Jose FraguasISBN 0865681880 (0-86568-188-0)
Softcover, Action Pursuit Group
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Karate Schoolby Mas OyamaISBN 0806988975 (0-8069-8897-5)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Karate: Technique and Spiritby Tadashi Nakamura, Tom GrillISBN 080483282X (0-8048-3282-X)
Softcover, Tuttle Pub
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Karate: Techniques & Tacticsby Pierre Blot, J. Allen QueenISBN 0806982179 (0-8069-8217-9)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Karate: The Art of Empty Selfby Terrence Webster-DoyleISBN 1556430086 (1-55643-008-6)
Softcover, Random House Inc
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Karate: The Art of Empty-Hand Fightingby Richard C. Brown, Hidetaka NishiyamaISBN 0804816689 (0-8048-1668-9)
Softcover, Tuttle Pub
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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Textby Gichin FunakoshiISBN 0870111906 (0-87011-190-6)
Hardcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Karate-Do: My Way of Lifeby Gichin FunakoshiISBN 0870114638 (0-87011-463-8)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Textby Gichin Funakoshi, John TeramotoISBN 4770018916 (4-7700-1891-6)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text'Book summary:Karate-do Nyumon literally means a passage through the gates of the Karate way-in other words, an introduction to the world of Karate. Karate-do Nyumon is the result of Master Funakoshi's wish to clarify Karate thought and practice for those who know nothing about it. It comprises unpublished writings from the years before his death in 1957, together with simplified kata-sequences of movements-synthesized by Funakoshi from the traditional Okinawa Karate-do kata, for beginners.
Master Funakoshi begins by exploding some of the myths of Karate:
"Karate-do is a noble martial art, and the reader can rest assured that those who take pride in breaking boards or smashing tiles, or who boast of being able to perform outlandish feats like stripping flesh or plucking out ribs, really know nothing about karate. They are playing around in the leaves and branches of a great tree, without the slightest concept of the trunk."
In his description of what Karate is, the Master describes the history of Karate-its origins in the ancient methods of unarmed combat in China, and its growth as a fighting method in Okinawa, a country where arms were banned in a succession of decrees from the Japanese mainland. In order to prevent it being subjected to control, or more importantly, to prevent the Japanese overlords from knowing and using the techniques, the practice of Karate was kept a secret. To preserve this secrecy, the habit persisted until very recent times of keeping no records. Master Funakoshi, however, recognized in this book and others the need to formulate the kata precisely, so as to establish a standard of true Okinawan Karate.
The kata in this book are not traditional kata, but they serve to establish the correct habits of stance, thought and action, and to facilitate the eventual mastery of the true Karate-do kata. All these special kata are clearly explained and illustrated by photos.
Lastly, Master Funakoshi recalls stories of men who were living legends when he was a youth in Okinawa, men whose reputations overcame even the secrecy that clung to Karate until the middle of this century. [via]More editions of Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text:
Kumite the Complete Fighting Textby RubosaISBN 0930559002 (0-930559-00-2)
Softcover, Peabody Pub Co
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Kung Fu & Tai Chi:Chinese Karate and Classical Exercises: Chinese Karate and Classical Exercisesby Bruce TegnerISBN 0874070155 (0-87407-015-5)
Hardcover, Thor Pub Co
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Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Thinkby Forrest E. MorganISBN 0942637763 (0-942637-76-3)
Softcover, Barricade Books Inc
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Mas Oyama's Essential Karateby Masutatsu OyamaISBN 0806988444 (0-8069-8844-4)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles and Secret Techniquesby Mark BishopISBN 0804832056 (0-8048-3205-6)
Softcover, Tuttle Pub
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Perfection of Character: Guiding Principles for the Martial Arts & Everyday Lifeby Teruyuki OkazakiISBN 0978576322 (0-9785763-2-2)
Hardcover, Gmw Pub
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Power Training in Kung Fu and Karateby Ron Marchini, Leo FungISBN 0897500474 (0-89750-047-4)
Softcover, Black Belt Communications Inc
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Sabaki Method : Karate in the Inner Circleby Kancho Ninomiya, Ed ZorenskyISBN 1883319749 (1-883319-74-9)
Softcover, North Atlantic Books
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Self-Defense Nerve Centers and Pressure Points for Karate, Jujitsu and Atemi-Wazaby Bruce TegnerISBN 0874070295 (0-87407-029-5)
Softcover, Thor Pub Co
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This practical guide is addressed to the student or teacher of self-defense or any style of martial arts. [via]More editions of Self-Defense Nerve Centers and Pressure Points for Karate, Jujitsu and Atemi-Waza:
Shito Ryu Karateby Fumio DemuraISBN 0897500059 (0-89750-005-9)
Softcover, Black Belt Communications Inc
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Shorin-Ryu: Okinawan Karate Question and Answer Bookby William Cummins, Robert ScaglioneISBN 0804814260 (0-8048-1426-0)
Softcover, Tuttle Publishing
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Spirit of the Empty Handby Stan SchmidtISBN 0911921028 (0-911921-02-8)
Softcover, Damashi Pubns
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Story of Karate: From Buddhism to Bruce Leeby Luana Metil, Jace TownsendISBN 0822533251 (0-8225-3325-1)
Hardcover, Lerner Pub Group
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This Is Karateby Nancy BerezinISBN 0870402544 (0-87040-254-4)
Hardcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Three Budo Masters: Jigoro Kanoby John StevensISBN 4770018525 (4-7700-1852-5)
Softcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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Uechiryu Karate Doby George E. MattsonISBN 0930559061 (0-930559-06-1)
Softcover, Peabody Pub Co
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Ultimate Book of Martial Artsby Lorenz Staff, Fay GoodmanISBN 1859677789 (1-85967-778-9)
Hardcover, Anness Publishing, Incorporated
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Unante: The Secrets of Karateby John SellsISBN 0910704961 (0-910704-96-1)
Hardcover, W.M. Hawley
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Vital Karateby Masutatsu OyamaISBN 0870401432 (0-87040-143-2)
Softcover, Japan Publications (U. S. A.), Incorporated
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The Way of Kata: A Comprehensive Guide for Deciphering Martial Applicationsby Lawrence A. KaneISBN 1594390584 (1-59439-058-4)
Softcover, Ymaa Pubns
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Way of the Warriorby Howard Reid, Michael CroucherISBN 158567513X (1-58567-513-X)
Softcover, Overlook Press, The
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The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Artsby Howard Reid, Michael CroucherISBN 0879514337 (0-87951-433-7)
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The Weaponless Warriorsby Richard KimISBN 0897500415 (0-89750-041-5)
Softcover, Black Belt Communications Inc
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Weapons of Okinawa: A Devastating Kobudo Arsenalby Sid CampbellISBN 0873644298 (0-87364-429-8)
Softcover, Paladin Pr
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Weight Training for Martial Artsby Jennifer LawlerISBN 1880336235 (1-880336-23-5)
Softcover, Turtle Pr
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Zen Combat: Personally Orientedby Jay GluckISBN 4893600389 (4-89360-038-9)
Softcover, Weatherhill
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The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Masterby Gichin Funakoshi, Genwa Nakasone, John TeramotoISBN 4770027966 (4-7700-2796-6)
Hardcover, Kodansha Amer Inc
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