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Practical Karate Volume 2 Defense Agains
Defense Against an Unarmed Assailant
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2012
"The illustrations represent situations where attacks actually occur, rather than a gymnasium scene, which considerably enhances their realism
An excellent point is the emphasis on footwork, with diagrams similar to those used by dance teachers." -Black Belt magazine
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Jeet Kune Do Basics
Everything You Need to Get Started in Jeet Kune Do - from Basic Footwork to Training and Tournaments
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 1993
This useful and informative book offers a detailed overview of Jeet Kune Do practice while explaining the specific moves readers will need to perfect their techniques.
As a foundation, the book recalls the origination of Jeet Kune Do—the philosophy, history, and different styles of the martial...
Secret Tactics
Lessons From the Great Masters of Martial Arts
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2011
This invaluable martial arts philosophy handbook presents ancient wisdom for contemporary readers.
Secrete Tactics contains brilliant new interpretations of fundamental works of strategy and martial arts tactics by Miyamoto Musashi, Gichin Funakoshi, Yamamoto Tsunetomo, and various martial...
Karate Basics
Everything You Need to Get Started in Karate - from Basic Punches to Training and Tournaments
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Get your karate training off to a great start—from basic footwork and strikes to training and demonstrations. This martial arts guide is a perfect introduction to karate for beginners.
Are you planning to learn Karate, but don't know where to begin? Are you looking for a teacher? Are you...
Traditions
Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2011
The goals of the budo—the martial arts and Ways of Japan—lie in refining the body and spirit. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the budo can provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists—and serve as guides to a well-lived life.
In Traditions, Davy Lowry discusses unique...
Musashi's Book of Five Rings
The Definitive Interpertation of Miyomoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2012
This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is intended specifically for the martial artist—as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.
It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling...
The Art of Life and Death
Lessons in Budo From a Ninja Master
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2012
This masterfully crafted guide to ninjitsu or budo explores in depth the history, culture and philosophy of this fascinating and enduring Japanese martial art.
Budo is one of the least understood forms of art in the world. Even more than skills or techniques, the teachings of budo require faith...
by Edogawa Rampo
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2011
This collection of mystery and horror stories is regarded as Japan's answer to Edgar Allan Poe.
Japanese Tales of Mystery & Imagination, the first volume of its kind translated into English, is written with the quick tempo of the West but rich with the fantasy of the East. These nine bloodcurdling,...
by William Dale Jennings
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 10, 2012
"A thunderbolt, full of lightning and excitement, one you won't put down until its last extraordinary page." —The Japan Times
The violence of twelfth-century Japan explodes in this half-legendary, half-true story of a violent man who becomes a folk hero. A heartless savage, the...
Book of Six Rings
Secrets of the Spiritual Warrior (Life Lessons and Intuitive Development Inspired by the Masters of Budo)
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Learn the secrets of the spiritual warrior with this martial arts book.
Survival in life, whether it's combat or everyday living, demands that you press every advantage—and what could be better than knowing what an aggressor will do before he or she does it, or learning how to make wiser...
by John Allyn
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2012
A classic tale that will captivate lovers of Japan, history, and epic adventure alike.
Japan's most celebrated tale of chivalry, loyalty and revenge—and the basis for a Hollywood feature film starring Keanu Reaves—47 Ronin is the epic tale of a heroic band of Samurai warriors who defy the...
by Yasushi Inoue
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
The Samurai Banner of Furin Kazan presents an accurate portrait of this era in Japanese history.
Originally published in Japanese in 1959, this classic novel by Yasushi Inoue takes place during the Japanese Warring Era (1467-1573)—a time when a fractured Japan was ruled by three powerful...
Samurai Tales
Courage, Fidelity and Revenge in the Final Years of the Shogun
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2011
Samurai Tales is about the legendary men from the samurai class who fought for the helm of power in 19th century Japan. These are stories of courage, honor, fidelity, disgrace, fate, and destiny set in the bloody time of political change and social upheaval in the final years of the Shogun.
The...
History of Japan
Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2011
A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.
Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important...