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JUDO (柔道) meaning the “gentle way” was created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, as a physical, mental and moral method and practice of teaching. It is a modern martial art which later evolved into a combat and Olympic sport. With its most...

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...

This is the perfect book for Aikido beginners, as you will learn etiquette, beginner vocabulary, basic movements, the history of Aikido and lots more, all suited to beginners.

This hard cover book is not just another version of the absolute classic work The Art Of War by Sun Tsu.  This book takes each of the thirteen chapters and features a discussion by two Martial Arts historians and educators, mainly J.M. Barrio and...

Gogen Yamaguchi, The Emperor of the Scarlet Fist, was written by Don Warrener and is filled with biographies of his top students.  As well, there are never before seen biographies of his teachers and their teacher's teacher's. Stuffed full of rare,...

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 is filled with hundreds of photos and line drawings.  Originally published over forty years...

This is the original master text written by General Choi Hong Hi in 1965.  This book is one of the most complete books ever written on this wonderful Korean art, and includes chapters on all kicking techniques, as well as hand and throwing...

Budo is perhaps the most significant of all the Japanese cultural exports.  Literally millions of people practice Japanese Budo around the world, such as Karate, Judo, Aikido, Kendo and so on.  Despite the remarkable post war international...