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  • Jujutsu and Judo in the West

    by Richard Bowen, David Finch, Geoffrey Wingard, Carlos Gutiérrez, Julian Espartero, Michael Callan, Brian Watson, John Goodbody, Llyr Jones, John Bowen, Joe Long ...
    The late 19th century saw a dynamic growth of contacts between Western countries and the Far East. Along with the increase in travel came a wave of educational opportunities for Americans and Europeans to gain first-hand experience of living in countries such as China, India, and Japan. Likewise, adventurous individuals from the Orient made their way to the West.      Scholars, politicians, and ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Asian Martial Arts

    Constructive Thoughts & Practical Applications

    by Michael DeMarco, James Grady, Manuel Adrogue, Peter Boylan, Sean Bradley, Jake Burroughs, Joyotpaul Chaudhuri, Philip H.J. Davies, Robert Dohrenwend, John Donohue, Kai Filipiak, David Gaffney, Will Higgenbotham, Hong Tsehan, Adam James, Leon Jay, Llyr Jones, Deborah Klens-Bigman, Stephen Koepher, Marvin Labbate, Tim Lajcik, David Lowry, Michael Maliszewshi, Russ Mason, Mario McKenna, Kirsten Pauka, Willy Pieter, Ilya Profatilov, Kevin Secours, Ken Smith, Nicklaus Suino, Kim Taylor, Jeff Webb, Tony Yang, Linda Yiannakis, Zhang Yun ...
    This book represents an international gathering of friends who happen to be highly qualified martial art scholars and practitioners. We have come together in celebration of the more than twenty years the Journal of Asian Martial Arts inspired scholarship in this field to higher academic standards while encouraging all aspects of responsible practice. Each article was written specifically for this ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Judo Kata

    Practice, Competition, Purpose

    by Robert W. Smith, Llyr C. Jones, S. Biron Ebell, W. Lance Gatling, Linda Yiannakis, Martin P. Savage, Michael J. Hanon ...
    The practice of judo katas has changed over time as a result of perceived purpose. The chapters in this anthology were written by seven authorities in judo history and practice. Their writings clarify the purpose of kata and thus its mode of practice and their place in competition. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Swordsmanship

    by Geoff Salmon ...
    Master the art of Kendo—Japanese Swordsmanship with this illustrated and comprehensive martial arts guide.Kendo or the "Way of the Sword" holds a special place within the martial arts as one of the few practices tracing back directly to Japan's ancient samurai heritage. Modern students flock to kendo for physically—and mentally—challenging activity that combines traditional martial arts values ... Read more

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  • The Way of Judo

    A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students

    by John Stevens ...
    A martial arts biography of the legendary founder of judo, Jigoro Kano, and the colorful coterie of disciples who wanted to carry on his legacyKodokan judo, one of the most well-known martial arts in the world today, was originated by Jigoro Kano (1860–1938), a martial artist and career educator who developed the art after studying several types of jujutsu, sumo, and Western wrestling. Openness ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Mikazuki Jujitsu Manual; Learn Jujitsu

    by Kambiz Mostofizadeh ...
    The Mikazuki Jujitsu Manual teaches the prinicples and applications of jujitsu. You can learn how to defeat a boxer, learn to defeat a mixed martial artist, learn how to defeat a grappler, learn the vital attack and mental strategies that give you victory. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Judo

    An Introductory Guide for Beginners

    by Rodolfo Tello ...
    Displaying the most impressive throws, compelling armbars, dominant pins, and decisive chokes, judo is a particularly powerful sport and martial art that can bring opponents into submission in highly effective ways. With determination and perseverance, such tremendous power could be yours. Designed with safety considerations in mind, judo allows people of all ages to be involved in a long-term ... Read more

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  • Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do

    by Shoshin Nagamine ...
    The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do presents the teachings of legendary martial arts master Shoshin Nagamine, founder of the Matsubayashi school of Shorin-ryu karate-do.Used for generations as a practical and pictorial guide, it contains over 1,000 photographs to document eighteen classic karate kata (preset forms) and seven yakusoku kumite (prearranged partner exercises), as well as basic ... Read more

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  • Aikido Weapons Techniques

    The Wooden Sword, Stick, and Knife of Aikido

    by Lynn Seiser, Phong Thong Dang ...
    Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual.Although aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use wooden weapons can enrich all aspects of your practice, helping you to understand both basic and advanced ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

  • Secret Karate Techniques Kata Bunkai

    by Kogel, Helmut ...
    This book is intended to aid both the experienced Karate student and those just starting up to find their way in the theoretical and historical background of Karate. The varied facets of Karate first become obvious to the Karate student after many years of intensive training and study of the roots of Okinawa's Martial Arts. ... Read more

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  • Martial Arts For Dummies

    by Jennifer Lawler ...
    There’s plenty of good reasons that millions of people around the world study martial arts. Besides the fact you can get a great workout when you study a martial art, you may also experience a rewarding balance between your mind, body, and spirit that you just won’t find anywhere else. Plus, it can be a lot of fun!No matter what shape you’re in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, ... Read more

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  • The Essence of Budo

    A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways

    by Dave Lowry ...
    A guide to the practice, history, and etiquette of budo, the study of Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation—written by an American martial arts masterThe study of budo, or the Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, a sword master who has practiced and taught budo for over forty years, addresses the myriad issues, ... Read more

    $18.99 USD