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By: Thomas Cleary

ISBN: 9781590307212
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2010
UK Publication Date: 1st November 2009
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
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Honour, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess have been the hallmarks of the Japanese samurai culture through the ages. The ethos of the samurai is known as bushido, or the way of the warrior-knight. This title presents an insider's view of the samurai's moral and psychological development.


(Hardback)

By: Gichin Funakoshi

ISBN: 9781568364964
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2017
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
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Gichin Funakoshi, "the father of karate," once said that "the ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants.


(Paperback)

By: Allen Pittman

ISBN: 9781583942147
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2011
Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
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Includes chapters, which explore the meaning of the gua in terms of its philosophical, anatomical, and cross-cultural connections in addition to its physical movements.


(Paperback)

By: Jay Dee "B.J." Penn

ISBN: 9780061803666
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
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He's studied Jiu-Jitsu with the Gracies in Brazil, studied Muay Thai among Thailand's underground fighters, and instructed special operatives in the Israeli Defense Force, he is Jay Dee B J Penn. This memoir reveals a journey through Penn's grueling mental and physical preparations as he prepares for the big fight.


(Paperback)

By: Chris Kanyon

ISBN: 9781770410282
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Nov 2011
Publisher: ECW Press,Canada
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(Paperback, New edition)

By: Michael Gilman

ISBN: 9781886969865
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Dec 2000
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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Discover the remarkable health and spiritual benefits of Tai Chi, with this user friendly motivational pocket guide.


(Paperback, New edition)

By: Yanling Lee Johnson

ISBN: 9781886969834
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2001
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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For Women everywhere: learn to cultivate and use your Life Force, for Joyful living.


(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

By: Dr. Richard Chun

ISBN: 9781594390722
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2007
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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Whether your training is for self-defense, forms competition, or for preparation for Olympic Games, this title provides beginner/intermediate to advance level training to assist you on your journey in Taekwondo.


(Hardback)

By: Hermann Bayer

ISBN: 9781594399268
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2023
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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(Hardback)

By: Hermann Bayer

ISBN: 9781594399336
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2023
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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(Hardback, 2nd New edition)

By: Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang

ISBN: 9781594394270
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2025
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

By: Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang

ISBN: 9781594390005
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2004
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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This book explores Shaolin Chin Na by presenting 150 techniques with detailed instructions for teaching yourself.


(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

By: Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang

ISBN: 9781886969674
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 1999
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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Ever wonder what all those fancy martial arts weapons are for Find out in this definitive manual.


(Paperback, 3rd)

By: Shou-Yu Liang

ISBN: 9781594391132
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2008
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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Suitable for beginner to advanced martial arts practitioners, this title offers a multitude of theory, fighting application, sequences, Qigong exercises, and weapons training. It focuses on Baguazhang, a popular Chinese martial art.


(Paperback)

Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2001
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
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The author demonstrates that the traditional movements of both Kung Fu and Karate grew from the spiritual practices of the Shaolin order of Buddhist monks. Contrary to popular belief, they were not intended as a form of self defence, but used as a method of kinetic meditation to transcend fear.


(Paperback)

By: Tonny Tulleners

ISBN: 9780897500272
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Aug 1974
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
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Demonstrates the novice techniques of shotokan karate and discusses the common errors made by the beginner.


(Paperback)

Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2009
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
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Presents the first 100 vintage covers from one of the longest-running and most significant martial-arts magazines - "Black Belt". This album documents martial-arts heroes, philosophies, and traditions.


(Hardback)

By: Joel Rippel

ISBN: 9781600783814
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jan 2011
Publisher: Triumph Books
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(Paperback, New edition)

By: Al Arsenault

ISBN: 9781886969667
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2003
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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Focuses on the use of joint locks, cavity presses and bone misplacement to subdue any aggressor.


(Paperback)

By: Tim Tackett

ISBN: 9780897501637
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2008
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
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Reveals the basic structures and principles of Jeet Kune Do (JKD), the martial arts system developed by Bruce Lee. This handbook includes lessons that illustrate JKD's two basic stances and demonstrate how to perform fundamental footwork, kicking, countering, and defensive moves.


(Paperback, New edition)

By: Shou-Yu Liang

ISBN: 9781886969490
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 1997
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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One of China's top wrestling champions shows you how to take down any opponent.


(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

By: Qingshan Liu

ISBN: 9781886969377
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 1997
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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The hows and whys of Qigong includes two complete sets of exercises.


(Paperback)

By: Kelly McCann

ISBN: 9780897501767
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2009
Publisher: Black Belt Communications
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A guide that explains the use of force continuum and teaches how to efficiently avoid potentially violent encounters though the use of 'pre-incident indicators.' It leads readers through effective methods of self-defence designed for use in myriad street crime scenarios.


(Paperback)

Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2000
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
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Many homes do not have enough space to practice conventional Tai Chi. Tai Chi master Jesse Tsao explains his "spaceless mini Tai Chi", a form combining five major styles in one comprehensive form, which takes only three to five minutes to practice in less than 40 square feet of space.

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