Tuttle Publishing: 1830 books
Mastering the Samurai Sword
A Full-Color, Step-by-Step Guide [Downloadable Material Included]
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2014
Memorialized in countless books and movies, the history of Japan's fearsome samurai warriors is known all over the world. Who can forget these Japanese masters' skills with the sword? Today, samurai warriors no longer exist, but their legacy of swordsmanship endures. Now, the way of the samurai sword...
by Mike Young
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2006
Martial Arts Techniques for Law Enforcement provides clear and straightforward lessons to law enforcement officials so they can effectively defend themselves in the line of duty.
A comprehensive handbook of law enforcement self-defense, this martial arts guide offers instruction in techniques...
Beyond the Lion's Den
The Life, The Fights, The Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
Inside the Lion's Den is the remarkable story of Ken Shamrock's ascent to the top of reality martial combat.
A legendary Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter and former professional wrestler, Shamrock is an inspiration to thousands. This is the story of his rise from a troubled youth to champion...
Ultimate Kempo
The Spirit and Technique of Kosho Ryu (Downloadable Media Included)
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2014
Kempo, also known as Kenpo, is a classic and effective system of self-defense.
A Japanese martial art that teaches you how to avoid physical confrontations, the primary focus of Kempo, or "Fist Law" is not to inflict harm, but to manipulate the balance and structure of your opponent...
Occupation Without Troops
Wall Street's Half-Century Domination of Japanese Politics
Language: English
Release Date: July 9, 2012
When American Occupation troops withdrew from Japan did they leave behind a truly independent country? Or did they leave in place a behindthescenes network that determined much of the course of Japanese politics for decades to come?
Painstakingly researched, by authors who have between...
Modern Hand to Hand Combat
Ancient Samurai Techniques on the Battlefield and in the Street (Downloadable Audio Included)
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2014
Apply the ancient close-combat secrets of the Samurai to modern warfare with this military martial arts self-defense guide.
Today's ground soldier may be required to carry up to 60 lbs. of equipment when on patrol, or in any situation where they might be engaging the enemy. Unfortunately, mobility...
Buying & Selling Antiques & Collectibl
For Fun & Profit
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2012
Written for both beginners and experienced collectors, this antiques guide provides descriptions of some of the more prized antiques and collectibles, and explains how to find them and how to resell them.
How can you recognize depression glass? How do you find valuable antiques at garage sales?...
by Edwin C. Symmes Jr.
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 19, 2013
Featuring dozens of Japanese netsuke masterpieces and extensive commentary, this Japanese art book is a treasured collector's item.
Netsuke are superb miniature carvings, usually less than two inches high, that have been created by Japanese artists for over three hundred years. During that...
Chinese Snuff Bottles
The Adventures and Studies of a Colletor
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2012
Chinese Snuff Bottles is invaluable document for all interested in the history of Chinese art.
It is also a lucid and fascinating guidebook for the collector or would be collector, both of snuff bottles and other products of Chinese craftsmanship. All the skills and ingenuity of the Chinese...
Batik, Traditional Textiles of Indonesia
From The Rudolf Smend & Donald Harper Collections
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2011
Batik occupies a special place in Indonesian culture. Each fabric has a rich story to tell—as a reflection of the nation's religious beliefs, sophisticated court cultures and cosmopolitan history.
The extraordinary textiles in this book are from the collections of Rudolf Smend and Donald...
Chinese Martial Code
The Art of War of Sun Tzu, The Precepts of War by Sima Rangju, Wu Zi on the Art of War
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2011
Chinese Martial Code provides clear, easy-to-follow translations of three of the most respected Chinese works of military strategy
It features a masterful translation of The Art of War of Sun Tzu-the most respected of all works of military strategy-as well as the less famous but equally wise...
Original I Ching
An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes
Language: English
Release Date: February 7, 2012
First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes is one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible, the Koran, and the Upanishads.
The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its...
by Stephen K. Hayes
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Look past the legends and learn about the REAL ninjas of feudal Japan with this entertaining, illustrated ninjutsu guide.
Ninjutsu, the least understood of the Japanese martial arts, is an ancient fighting style emphasizing natural movement, responsiveness to adversaries, and absolute practicality....
Living in Japan
A Guide to Living, Working, and Traveling in Japan
Language: English
Release Date: July 5, 2011
Living in Japan is a complete travel guide for foreigners currently living in Japan or contemplating making a home there.
From the great expectations before arrival to the shock of actually being immersed in one of the most unique cultures in the hectic modern world, from finding housing to...