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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Discover the remarkable health and spiritual benefits of Tai Chi, with this user friendly motivational pocket guide.

(Paperback, New edition)

For Women everywhere: learn to cultivate and use your Life Force, for Joyful living.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

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.

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(Hardback, 2nd New edition)

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

This book explores Shaolin Chin Na by presenting 150 techniques with detailed instructions for teaching yourself.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

Ever wonder what all those fancy martial arts weapons are for Find out in this definitive manual.

(Paperback, 3rd)

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.

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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.

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Demonstrates the novice techniques of shotokan karate and discusses the common errors made by the beginner.

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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.

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(Paperback, New edition)

Focuses on the use of joint locks, cavity presses and bone misplacement to subdue any aggressor.

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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)

One of China's top wrestling champions shows you how to take down any opponent.

(Paperback, 2nd New edition)

The hows and whys of Qigong includes two complete sets of exercises.

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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.

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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.