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Respect: Martial Arts Code Of Conduct 1 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 ...
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Zen in the Art of Archery 60 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...
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One of the Circle 1 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!
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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!
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A Pride of Fighting Gentlemen - Trinity Pawling at 100 Troupe Noonan
Heritage Histories, 2006
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Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua: Principles and Practices of Internal Martial Arts 16 reviews Lu Shengli
Blue Snake Books, 2006
Great gift
+ Good Lineage, interesting + Excellent book, but see below + Excellent resource
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Solo Training: The Martial Artist's Guide to Training Alone 31 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
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Speed Training : How to Develop Your Maximum Speed for Martial Arts 18 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
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Zen in the Martial Arts 101 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
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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
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Cheng Hsin Tui Shou: The Art of Effortless Power 2 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 ...
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ChiRunning 92 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
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Fusion Fitness: 15 Martial Art Workouts for Mind, Body and Spirit 2 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.
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Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts 41 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
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Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method--for Fitness and Self-Defense 43 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
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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
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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...
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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.
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Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy 116 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
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The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia 5 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
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