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The Science of Self Defense by the Empty Hand lucidly explained and illustrated

Master Yokota has some interesting and compelling ideas about Shotokan Karate. Worth the read to view his likes and dislikes about this style   Download version

The fascinating true story of author Stan Schmidt's journey from the first day of karate training to achieving 3rd degree black belt in Japan. One of the all-time classic books on karate, written by one of the foremost instructors in the world. Spirit of...

Written by Bernd W.Weiss PhD. Discusses prevention of Rape and assault, confrontation, self defense, safety, training and techinques download version

A true staple for many martial arts students and practitioners, The Japasese Fighting Arts holds a wealth of information and delivers to the reader a valuable discussion of the principal forms of the Japanese martial arts. this unique book, provides...

Okinawan Karate Question and Answer Book THIS GREAT BOOK contains everything you ever wanted to know about Shorin Ryu Karate --- from theory, philosophy and technique, to dojo rules and how to properly tie a Gi. Shorin Ryu is the leading style of karate...

Elmar T. Schmeisser, Doctor of Medical Physiology and Master Instructor certified by the American Teacher's Association of the Martial Arts, brings together his scientific background and more than 25 years of experience in karate for the benefit of...

The "empty hands" or the "flowery hands" was a science, an art, a philosophy. It was practiced by monks who were devout believers in nonviolence more than 1500 years ago. Today we call it "Karate" and in our young country we think of it as something new!...

This book is devoted to the fundamentals of Shotokan kumite. Through excellent photos, Hirokazu Kanazawa shows you exactly how to perform kumite, for all levels, up to and including black belt. Several examples are shown for each type of kumite, with a...

Shotokan International Kata VOL 2- Kanazawa with photos DIGITAL DOWNLOAD VERSION  

Shotokan International Kata- Kanazawa Vol 1- with photos Digital Download version

A fantastic collection of 5 great books in Japanese and in English by Hiroshi Shoji. Including katas like Unsu, Nijushi ho, Goju Shi Ho Sho and Ni, Chinte, Wankan, and Sochin. Excellent descriptions and superlative photography with overhead shots making...

Gichin Funakoshi once famously said, ”First control yourself before attempting to control others." Beginners can recite these sayings, but only Karate masters will really understand them. The Twenty Precepts of Gichin Funakoshi by Vincent A. Cruz...

Hiroshi Shinjo was one of the JKA's senior instructors who performs the Kata GojuShi Ho (Sho). Foreward was by Masatoshi Nakayama. This unique book with all the bunkai and exceptional photography and as well an overhead camera make learning this form and...

TENGU OF KARATE by Agustin DeMello Tengu is a novel which will transport the reader into a time when the true spirit of great Karate Masters was alive and well.  The author, Agustin DeMello based Tengu on his own martial arts experiences, but also...

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This ultra rare book on Goju has never before been in print in the English language. Translated by long time karate-ka Nobu Kazi, this fabulous book id filled with hundreds of photos and line drawings. Originally published over 40 years ago in Japanese...