Respect: Martial Arts Code Of Conduct1 review
Terrence Webster-Doyle

Weatherhill, 2002

A great book on good values for young people

Hello Dr. T. I think that this great book, with great photos, helps young people understand the "Martial Arts Code of Conduct" that gives them good values to live. It shows that the martial arts are much more than just punching and kicking. They are about resolving conflict peacefully. It ...
  
  











  



  
Zen in the Art of Archery60 reviews
Eugen Herrigel

Vintage, 1999

Zen in practice

+ Great book; not supposed to teach you how to release an arrow!
+ A Book for all Artists
+ wonderful insight...
  
  











  



  
One of the Circle1 review
Matt A. Risch

Ivy House Publishing Group (NC), 2007

thriller action

This story tells me of a author with a great view and detailed subject matter. Thank you I could not put this one down until it was finished!
  
  











  



  
Snake (The Five Ancestors, Book 3)7 reviews
Jeff Stone

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2006

Best Book Ever

+ snake
+ A Must Read
+ M
+ It is getting better than ever!
  
  











  



  
A Pride of Fighting Gentlemen - Trinity Pawling at 100
Troupe Noonan

Heritage Histories, 2006
  
  











  



  
Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua: Principles and Practices of Internal Martial Arts16 reviews
Lu Shengli

Blue Snake Books, 2006

Great gift

+ Good Lineage, interesting
+ Excellent book, but see below
+ Excellent resource
  
  











  



  
Solo Training: The Martial Artist's Guide to Training Alone31 reviews
Loren W. Christensen

Turtle Press, 2001

A wealth of information and by a great author(s)

+ Even With Over 25 Years of Experience in the Martial Arts, I Found A Lot Of Good Things In This Book!
+ Someday, you'll need a practice partner. Until then ...
+ Solo Training and More
  
  











  



  
Speed Training : How to Develop Your Maximum Speed for Martial Arts18 reviews
Loren W. Christensen

Paladin Press, 1996

Awesome Book

+ Lack Of Speed Is Just As Much A Mental Affliction As A Physical Condition
+ Great for fast people and even better for someone is slow.
+ Great Book
+ You more than likely need this book
  
  











  



  
Zen in the Martial Arts101 reviews
Joe Hyams

Bantam, 1982

a friend will be sorely missed

+ A Great Little Book
+ Read it over and over and find something different each time.
+ More than the fighting aspects of martial arts
+ Zen in the Martial Arts--a tribute to exaggeration of benefits
  
  











  



  
Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 3: Skill in Techniques (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method)15 reviews
Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara

Black Belt Communications, 1977

A good martial arts book that everyone should own!

+ A Martial Arts Classic!
+ Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 3: Skill in Techniques (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method)
+ This volume gives structure to the content of this series of volumes.
+ Required reading
  
  











  



  
Cheng Hsin Tui Shou: The Art of Effortless Power2 reviews
Peter Ralston

North Atlantic Books, 1993

For Tui shou students who are serious about the art

+ There's so much to "The Art of Effortless Power"

Peter Ralston's knowledge on "being" and his profound use of the English language started my mind racing... Professor Cheng Man Ch'ing in his book "Tai-chi the supreme ultimate exercise for health, sport, and self-defense" (by Cheng Man-ch'ing and Robert. W. Smith) states on page 107, that ...
  
  











  



  
ChiRunning92 reviews
Danny Dreyer

Fireside, 2004

A Life Changing Book

+ Worth every penny
+ Clear, concise, information. Easy to read and understand.
+ A Must Read and Apply for any Runner
  
  











  



  
Fusion Fitness: 15 Martial Art Workouts for Mind, Body and Spirit2 reviews
Anne-Marie Millard

Kyle Cathie Limited, 2004

An Especially Useful Fitness Book

+ what more could you want from a fitness book?

This is a book with very clear photos and instructions -- I was actually able to use it for workouts that were effective and fun. Having some prior exposure to yoga and kickboxing may have been helpful. There's a lot of info on safe techniques and other aspects of overall fitness.
  
  











  



  
Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts41 reviews
Sang H. Kim

Turtle Press, 2004

A Very Good Book On The Subject

+ Another great book!
+ Ultimate Flexibility -thorough and encouraging
+ Very comprehensive
+ Essential book for all exercise enthusiasts
  
  











  



  
Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method--for Fitness and Self-Defense43 reviews
David Kahn

St. Martin's Griffin, 2004

Extremely well written & a must read for anyone looking for the most effective defensive & offensive techniques

+ one of the best book in krav maga
+ Intro to Krav Maga
+ Nice overview
  
  











  



  
Solo Training 2: The Martial Artist's Guide to Building the Core for Stronger, Faster and More Effective ...15 reviews
Loren W. Christensen

Turtle Press, 2005

Excellent!

+ Just Like The Good Old Days, Good Solid Basic Information!
+ Great book!
+ Buy the whole series
+ Solo training
  
  











  



  
Bruce Lee's Fighting Method, Vol. 1: Self-Defense Techniques (Bruce Lee's Fighting Method)38 reviews
Bruce Lee

Black Belt Communications, 1977

A martial arts book well worth owning!

+ Don't mess with Bruce!!
+ Best fighting book ever.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+ Best Beginner Series in Martial Arts
+ Can't learn martial arts from a book, but...
  
  











  



  
Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training (4th Revision ed)50 reviews
Thomas Kurz

Stadion Publishing Company, Inc., 2003

Another great learning tool

+ Stretching How-To at It's Best
+ Martial Artists' Testimony
+ The best book on stretching.
  
  











  



  
Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy116 reviews
Miyamoto Musashi

Gramercy, 1988

A pleasing introduction to a different era

+ Critically important for business - the single strike and strategy
+ It's good.
+ WARRIORS BIBLE
  
  











  



  
The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia5 reviews
Donn F. Draeger

Tuttle Publishing, 2001

You must read this book.

+ The Definitive Western Work on Indonesian Fighting Arts
+ Bela Diri /Maenpo
+ Outstanding Overview
+ the best