Shambhala, April 1993. Trade Paperback. Very good paperback copy. Here 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 leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and.....
Bantam Books, January 2005. Mass Market Paperback. A new copy. 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.....
Destiny Books, November 2008. Trade Paperback. A new copy. Authentic qi gong as practiced in the Shaolin Temple where this discipline originated centuries ago - Reveals the fundamental spiritual principles and includes both a short and long form of the daily exercises - Explains the benefits of mastering energy in.....
YMAA Publication Center, October 2006. Trade Paperback. Originally published in 1983, this authoritative work has been the guide for thousands of Taekwondo Black Belts as they advanced in their training. Whether your training is for self-defense, forms competition, or for preparation for Olympic games, this newly revised edition provides beginner/intermediate.....
Shambhala, April 1984. Trade Paperback. This definitive, profusely illustrated manual covers the essential elements of the philosophy and practice of Aikido, the Japanese martial art that has been embraced by modern psychology and many Western bodywork therapies. Useful to the beginner and experienced practitioner alike, the book details the traditional.....
Good Karma Publishing, Inc., September 1996. Trade Paperback.
Shooting Star Press, January 1996. Hardcover.
Tuttle Publishing, December 1989. Hardcover.
International Hapkido Association, January 1974. Hardcover.
Gallery Books, August 1988. Hardcover. Tells the story of this elite corps of assassins and their secret art, how they obtain and utilize their skills in the modern world, their mysterious origins, training and philosophy.
Kodansha International, October 1978. Trade Paperback. In kumite (sparring) basic techniques are sharpened and body movement and distancing acquired through practical application. This volume explains the types and meaning of kumite and the relation between jiyu kumite and basic training in fundamentals. Demonstrated by instructors of the Japan Karate Association.....
North Atlantic Books, January 1993. Trade Paperback. Many women learn of martial arts through a male companion's interest in kung-fu movies or a six-week self-defense course. Some venture beyond. This book contains the stories, in essay and poetry form, of a group of women who have trained for at least.....
Blue Snake Books, January 2008. Trade Paperback. Fun, different, and above all effective, capoeira is a unique dance-fight-fitness program enhancing strength, stamina, and flexibility training for the entire body. While there are many books on the subject, this one differs in being a succinct yet thorough discussion of the basics.....
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., August 2004. Trade Paperback.
Fidelis, January 2010. Trade Paperback. The New York Times best seller now available in a trade paper edition! Chuck Norris says, Black Belt Patriotism is my critique of what is destroying our country, and offers my solutions for rebuilding America and restoring the American dream. It's 'black belt' in the.....
James McIntyre Publishing Ltd, May 2001. Trade Paperback.
Element Books Ltd, April 1996. Trade Paperback. The empty force, the highest martial arts skill in China, is a technique which utilizes the body's vital enliving energy or Chi. This book reveals the secret of the empty force, and explains how martial arts masters use its power of defence against.....
Frog Books, August 2000. Trade Paperback. This is the story of the early years of Kancho Ninomiya's quest for perfection. From an early training in judo to the testing grounds of hostile dojos, Ninomiya pushed himself beyond ordinary limits on the path of the budo, or the warrior's code of.....