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Kobudo Okinawan Weapons of Chatan Yara is the third book in a series by Richard Kim. In this volume you will learn the first and second sai katas of Chatan Yara, as well as a very rare form using the Techu, a very unique weapon. 95 pages

KYŪDŌ is the Japanese martial art of archery. Experts in kyūdō are commonly referred to as kyūdōka (弓道家?). Based on kyūjutsu (the “art of archery”), kyūdō originated with the samurai class of feudal Japan, and today is...

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...

AT THE CORE OF GOOD LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY training is the use of less-lethal and impact weapons --- most predominant of those, the traditional police baton. Written in 1967 and published in conjunction with the F.B.I. Training Academy, this...

The TORONADO BROAD SWORD is probably the most celebrated Chinese weapon of them all. One of these great instruments in the hands of a practiced martial artist is enormously effective, and two at once have a mind-boggling potential. This wonderful book...

Hugo Castello was the man who taught Bruce Lee fencing techniques that he then used in JKD. Hugo is the definitive master of the art of fencing and this book will teach you all this and more, from hand techniques to foot work, parrying and striking...

This rare old publication teaches you why so many police forces even today are using these uniquely Okinawan weapons in modern society. This book will show you so many of the basic and advanced techniques taught today, like chokes, spins, strikes and...

Brilliant, very clear and precise photos will teach you the fine points of the Tai Chi Chinese sword fighting, including a rare form and set that is taught by Li Zhen, a famous Chinese Master of one of the world’s oldest...

AN OLD CHINESE KUNG FU STAFF book teaching an ancient form with unique twists turns and twirls. If you’re interested in Chinese Kung Fu Staff, this is an excellent book filled with detailed line drawing.

Traditional Ninja Weapons by  Charles Daniel   Learn: training, distancing, leverage skills and weapons such as knife,staff, spear, naginata and sword  

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...

Advanced Staff is a 121 page book, featuring a number of rare - and I do mean rare - pieces of information on the most important Chinese weapon of them all - the staff.  Master Chao has really outdone himself by putting this book together.  The...

Master Sueyoshi Akeshi is a modern day Samurai, Shugendo Monk, acupressure specialist and tireless world traveller, who teaches his skills world wide.  In this terrific book he teaches the art of drawing the sword, or Mugen Kai Ryu of Iaido. ...

Jukoshin Ryu Ju Jitsu by Master Bryan Cheeks of Great Britain, is without a doubt one of the most dangerous and effective styles of close combat in the world today.  You will learn techniques against weapons, including guns, batons, knives and...

Taira Shinken, founder of Okinawan Ryu Kyu Kobudo wrote this book many years ago. Masters Publication was first to re-publish this book with the original photos.  180 pages.

By Richard Kim 10th dan.  This book like numbers 1 and 3 has easy to follow photos of some of the weapons forms of Hama Higa one of OkinawaÌs most famous kobudo masters. Again easy to follow photos that beginners and instructors can follow...