Japanese Swords
Hoikusha, January 1970. First Edition. Paper Back. First printing, October 1970; Gently used; Covers mildly worn from handling; Spine un-creased; Pages free of markings; An excellent copy. More
Martial Arts
Hand-To-Hand Combat (The Naval Aviation Physical Training Manual)
United States Naval Institute, 1943. Hardcover. Tight binding; Clean, sturdy cloth boards w/ gilt design/lettering present at front and spine; Mildly edge-worn w/ bumped corners, gilt faded at lower spine; Pages free of markings; An excellent copy, w/o jacket. More
Japanese Sword Blades
Arms And Armor Press, 1967. Paper Back. Covers mildly worn from handling; Spine-length faintly creased from use; Pages free of markings; An excellent reading copy. More
The Martial Spirit
Overlook Books, February 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Tight binding; Black cloth boards mildly worn from age, gilt letting at spine remains clear and vibrant; Text free of markings, pictures clear and unmarked; Dust jacket shows moderate wear w/ some fraying at spine edges, circular flaw present at front of jacket..... More
Ninjutsu: History and Tradition
Unique Publications, June 1981. Paper Back. This is the only book on the art of ninjutsu written by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, the 34th-generation leader of the togakure-ryu ninjutsu tradition. This best-seller contains training and fighting secrets known only to the ninja of ancient Japan. Octavo. Sun bleached spine. Mild foxing..... More
Ninja, Spirit of the Shadow Warrior
Ohara Publications, Inc., 1985. Reprint. Paper Back. Octavo. {6' x 9'} Small chip/tear top of spine. Mild user wear to edges of cover. Unmarked interior pages. 143 pages. More
Traditional Ninja Weapons -- Fighting Techniques of the Shadow Warrior(Unique Literary Books of the World, #108)
Unique Publications, December 1986. Paper Back. It's all here, from knife fighting skills to wielding the sickle and chain. This is the "official" guide to the combat tools and forbidden secrets of Japan's ninja clans! The author, Charles Daniel, is a yodan in taijutsu. Mr. Daniel is well-known for his..... More
Sword of the Samurai: The Classical Art of Japanese Swordsmanship
Paladin Press, September 1985. Oversize Softcover. Discover the colorful history of sword making, the ryu of Japan, the samurai code of honor and the Zen tradition of swordsmanship. Parulski covers the uniform and how it's worn, fighting postures, conditioning, training with the suburito and traditional etiquette. Photos and text reveal..... More
Tong Bei Quan (Book with Companion DVD)
Wushu Publishing House, January 2018. Trade Paperback. More
San Ten no Kata: Kihon Drills of San Ten Karate
iUniverse, Inc., June 2003. Trade Paperback. The San Ten no Kata, by Sensei Vincent A. Cruz, is a series of five drills for students of Shotokan karate. The drills introduce all of the techniques used in the traditional Shotokan katas in a natural sequence of study that progresses from white..... More
Classical Baguazhang Vol. IX - Yin Shi Bagua Lianhuan Zhang (Classical Baguazhang, Volume 9)
Smiling Tiger Martial arts, January 2009. Oversize Softcover. More
Body-Flow: Freedom from Fear-Reactivity
Aarmacs Inc, May 2003. Oversize Softcover. More
Combat Baguazhang Nine Dragon System: Forms and Principles
Beckett Media / Formerly Unique Publications, October 2007. Oversize Softcover. Light shelf wear, edge wear and one turned corner on the cover. Binding tight. Text clean and clear. More
Attacking Hands of Ba Gua Zhang, The
Trip Tych Enterprises, January 2010. Oversize Softcover. Very light shelf wear. More
Shintai Kyousei Jutsu: The Art of Effortless Opponent Body Control
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, October 2015. Trade Paperback. Every martial art has common techniques, common moves used to defend yourself. There is an element which leads to superior or advanced martial arts application. We hear tales of it. We see evidence of it. But what actually is this element that..... More
Itosu's Legacy - The Mysteries of the Pinan & Naihanchi Katas Revealed (Volume 1)
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, November 2012. Oversize Softcover. Kata has been an integral part of karate training since its inception. After 1900, much of the meaning of the applications has been lost to antiquity...until now. In this volume, Prof. Dan Anderson strips away the mysteries of the Pinan & Naihanchi..... More
Secret Art of Pressure Point Fighting: Techniques to Disable Anyone in Seconds Using Minimal Force
Ulysses Press, June 2008. Oversize Softcover. TARGET YOUR OPPONENT'S VITAL POINTS TO DISABLE ANYONE USING MINIMAL FORCE -Over 300 step-by-step photos show each point and strike -Written by a 9th - Dan Master and renowned expert on pressure point fighting Martial arts lore tells of masters who possessed a mysterious..... More
Tiger's Eye, the Bird's Fist: A Beginner's Guide to the Martial Arts Fascinating Stories, Legends, Biographies, Illustrations, and More!
Little Brown and Company, April 1997. Oversize Softcover. Karate, kung fu, t'ai chi, and thousands of other forms of martial arts have been practiced for centuries worldwide. Through movies, cartoons, television, and video games, these fighting techniques are gaining in popularity in the United States each year. But the martial..... More
In Search of the Warrior Spirit: Teaching Awareness Disciplines to the Green Berets (Revised)
North Atlantic Books, April 1992. Trade Paperback. More
Respecting The Old, Creating The New
lulu.com, May 2011. Oversize Softcover. British karate teacher Chris Denwood presents a collection of his articles and short philosophical thoughts on the analysis of traditional karate for civilian self-protection and personal growth. Heavily illustrated with over 230 pictures, covered in this book are thought-provoking sections on history, kata bunkai (analysis)..... More
Karate the Art of 'Empty-Hand' Fighting
Tuttle Publishing, November 1990. Oversize Softcover. Master the techniques and theory of Japanese Karate with this easy-to-follow, illustrated martial arts guide. Karate: The Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting has inspired hundreds of thousands of karateka, and it remains one of the finest texts available on the technique, art, and spirit of..... More
KunTao: The Esoteric Martial Art of Southeast Asia
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, November 2014. Trade Paperback. This book gives an overview of the history of KunTao, explaining the Hakka culture as well as how KunTao came into being. After tracing the history back several thousand years Mr. Seiwert goes on to examine the roots of KunTao and the..... More
Best Karate, Vol. 2: Fundamentals
Kodansha USA, July 1978. Trade Paperback. As well as setting forth the basic rules that must be put into practice when performing kata or applying techniques in kumite, this volume pinpoints the underlying physical and physiological principles of karate: source and concentration of power; stance, form, stability and technique; movement..... More
Best Karate : Heian, Tekki
Kodansha Amer Inc, September 1979. Trade Paperback. Kata, the formal exercises of karate training, were the essence of practice in Okinawa and China, and are the core training method even today. Detailed here in 1500 sequential photos are the five Heian and three Tekki kata, mastery of which is necessary..... More
Karate Science: Dynamic Movement (Martial Science)
Ymaa Publication Center, March 2017. Trade Paperback. Dynamics, motion, and sensation are karate's connective tissue--and they are the heart of this book. As a lifelong student of martial arts, J. D. Swanson, PhD, had searched through piles of books on form and function. Stand here, they said. Step there. But..... More
