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  • Judo Memoirs of Jigoro Kano

    by Brian N. Watson ...
    In 1882, Kano opened his Kodokan dojo in Tokyo, where he taught jujutsu to his first class of nine students. His choice of the name Kodokan symbolizes precocity in one so young and is highly significant, for it means the institute where one is guided along the road to follow in life, that is to say, a road that one travels as a means of self-cultivation, which Kano regarded as the optimum way to ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

  • Judo & Life

    by Brian N. Watson ...
    The three body-mind relationship goals that Jigoro Kano advised his judo students to aspire to; namely, to perfect themselves physically, intellectually and morally are all aimed at the same objective - self-improvement. The first goal is perhaps the easiest and the one that many judokas achieve by gaining a dan grade, after a few years’ training, and perhaps by winning a few medals along the way. ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

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  • Tool Box Hapkido

    by Frank Fedele ...
    Tool Box Hapkido is a labor of love borne from the idea that self defense techniques can have a basis in traditional martial arts. They also can be simple and effective. This book shows a number of techniques grouped in levels to allow the user to pick up and learn whatever their training level. There are step by step instructions and pictures to help the user apply the techniques. ... Read more

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  • Aikido and the Harmony of Nature

    by Mitsugi Saotome ...
    A study of the ethical and philosophical principles of Aikido, as envisioned by its founder Morihei Ueshiba, and how this unique martial art can deepen our connection to natureHere 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 ... Read more

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  • When Buddhists Attack

    The Curious Relationship Between Zen and the Martial Arts

    by Jeffrey Mann ...
    Uncover the historical truth about Buddhist warrior monks with this informative and enlightening book.Film, television and popular fiction have long exploited the image of the serene Buddhist monk who is master of the deadly craft of hand-to-hand combat. While these media overly romanticize the relationship between a philosophy of non-violence and the art of fighting, When Buddhists Attack: The ... Read more

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  • Chinese Internal Boxing

    Techniques of Hsing-I and Pa-Kua

    by Robert W. Smith, Allen Pittman ...
    Chinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I and Pa-kua is an illustrated martial arts guide to two soft-style Chinese martial arts.Chinese internal boxing and other internal martial arts do not depend on muscular strength. Instead, their power is drawn from the cultivation and practical application of internal energy, or ch'i, making them perfect for people of all ages and all levels of fitness ... Read more

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  • T'Ai Chi Ch'uan for Health and Self-Defense

    by T.T. Liang ...
    For the student who has already mastered the basic postures, this book addresses itself to the philosophy behind the system of movements and to all the variations possible. ... Read more

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  • Police Kung Fu

    The Personal Combat Handbook of the Taiwan National Police

    by Man Kam Lo ...
    Master the effective, practical style of Kung Fu practiced by the Taiwanese police with this illustrated martial arts guide.Police Kung Fu: The Personal Combat Handbook of the Taiwan National Police is a comprehensive approach for the realistic use of traditional kung fu by law enforcement and corrections officers—and ordinary citizens—to maximize personal safety while minimizing the necessary use ... Read more

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  • Essential Book of Martial Arts Kicks

    89 Kicks from Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and Others (Downloadable Media Included)

    by Marc De Bremaeker, Roy Faige ...
    A well-placed kick can mean the difference between victory and defeat in a fight!This illustrated guide to martial arts kicks provides the reader with a wealth of information on 89 different types of kicks from various styles. This martial arts book features kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Kempo, Capoeira, Jeet Kune Do, and more. In a self-defense situation, there is no room for ... Read more

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    Training Secrets of the Japanese Martial Arts

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    A no-nonsense guide to the mind-body training necessary for budo, the study of traditional Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation—from a sixth-degree black belt and iaido teacherBudo 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 ... Read more

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  • The Five Levels of Taijiquan

    by Xiaowang Chen, Jan Silberstorff ...
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