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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...

Truly an enigma within the realm of martial arts instructional literature is the evolution of the BUBISHI. While few of the scores who have plagiarized from this great book over the decades give it credit from its English translation, this is the...

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...

This is one of the very few Japanese Kobudo books featuring both the Tongfa of Hama Higa and the Sai of Tsukenshitahaku. These two books rolled into one teach several techniques against swords and other weapons, and include the step-by-step instruction...

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...

Written by Tim Tackett, who is one of the luminaries of JKD in the USA.  Tackett teaches so many of the skills and the inner workings of JKD, old school in this book - it is amazing to say the least.  Tackett is highly skilled and extremely...

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...

Originally printed in 1976, this rare book has 70 pages featuring all kinds of color photos, including photos of Brandon Lee and Bruce while training.  Rare behind the scenes photos of Enter The Dragon are also included.  Plus a rare interview...

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...