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Two books combination Both "Beyond the Physical" and 20th Century Samurai by Richard Kim. A terrific pair of books by the master. This is everything you need to know if you are interested in the intellectual aspects of martial arts. BEYOND the...

DESTINED TO BE A BEST SELLER! Over 320 topics discussed by a man sometimes known as the Pied Piper of Martial Arts Richard "Biggie" Kim. Health, Ethics, Code Of Bushido, Nirvana, Energy-Ki, Religion, Koans, Laws Of The Universe, Ranking Standards,...

Competition Karate is a book by Chuck Merriman, a former world class competition and coach. Sensei Merriman demonstrates all his moves including exercises, drills, katas and much more in this book. 93 pages.

Peter Urban was "America's First Tenth Dan" and truly a one of a kind. This 400 page book + or - will be released in March 2008. Pre orders for this Special Collectors Edition are already coming in. The book will be hard cover, with a laminated dust...

Primarily written by John Keenan (Count Dante) and contributions by Annette Hellingrath and Don Warrener with many photos donated by Floyd Webb. 157 pages of the Count's most deadliest fighting secrets but also with a complete background of Keenan's...

SHOTOKAN (松濤館Shōtōkan) KARATE is developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi (1868–1957) and his son, Yoshitaka (Gigo) Funakoshi (1906–1945). Funakoshi was born in Okinawa, Japan, and is very widely...

FLOYD PATTERSON (1935–2006) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972, and twice reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1956 to 1962. At the age of 21, he became the youngest boxer in history to win the title,...

Hundreds of books exist with writings on the various masters of the martial arts, some about single legends, and some with history and teaching from many. What didn't exist until now was a compilation of the philosophies and teachings of the masters of...

This instructional book provides the reader with a variety of techniques, theories, combinations, and more. Contains black and white illustrations that demonstrate many of the techniques and patterns discussed by Leo Fong, famous for his boxing and...

 UCHI-DESHI, literally meaning, “inside student,” is a Japanese term for a live-in student or apprentice who trains under and assists a sensei on a full-time basis. This system exists in Kabuki, Rakugo, Shogi, Igo, Aikido, Sumo, Karate...

A syllabus on hypnosis and a handbook of therapeutic suggestions from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education and Research Foundation. A paperback handbook complete with a section for study notes at the end of each lesson.

This book is a compilation of the greatest martial artists of all time including Kung-Fu, TKD, Karate, Judo, Jiu Jitsu, Aikido, compilation Thai, Capoeira and many other masters. These are the masters that either created the arts or in some way have had...

THE JAPANESE SWORD is a weapon steeped in history and long-developed over many centuries. Swords may differ in size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture --- the most commonly known types of Japanese swords are the katana, wakizashi, and...

An amazing, high quality book containing an array of great photos and includes a complete history of Judo and Kano. Coverage of all the 10th Dans of Judo, and many other interesting and valuable sections. Also included are special rare photos never...

Written in the 1930 this book will change your Life for the better. If there ever was a book other then the bible that taught you how to get the most out of your life it is this master text written in the 1930's by JF Hannel. Written in a fashion that...

Alfredo Tucci is a world class author and one of the greatest photographers in the martial arts.  He has taken the knowledge of several famous individuals and placed them with some of his best photos, the result is a brilliant text, that will help...

Written by Hidetaka Nishiyama, Richard Kim and Don Warrener, this is an amazing book about Traditional Japanese Karate technical excellence.  Filled with rare photos, facts on biomechanics, basics, kata, and so much more.  Guaranteed to improve...

This is a - whose who of Martial Arts Masters - from around the world.  The World Head of Family Sokeship Council, is a group of distinguished Masters who have joined together to help propagate and preserve the history of the World Martial Arts...