Martial Arts Books


75 Down Blocks: Refining Karate Technique75 Down Blocks: Refining Karate Technique
Best Price: $7.95
Prof. Rick Clark isn't your usual martial arts writer. For one thing, in this book he writes...
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated IntroductionAikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction
Best Price: $5.50
"An Illustrated Introduction" -- the authors claim in the sub-title of this book. For...
Kungfu for Kids (Martial Arts for Kids)Kungfu for Kids (Martial Arts for Kids)
Best Price: $4.25
This is book is a very basic overview of kung fu, ostensibly written for children. The...
Jeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-ExpressionJeet Kune Do: The Arsenal of Self-Expression
Best Price: $14.33
No, the last word in my review title isn't a misspelling nor is it a typo -- it's a...
Samurai Strategies: 42 Martial Secrets from Musashi's Book of Five RingsSamurai Strategies: 42 Martial Secrets from Musashi's Book of Five Rings
Best Price: $8.52
This little book is basically a summary of The Book of Five Rings, a book written the the...


Modern Hand to Hand Combat: Ancient Samurai Techniques on the Battlefield and in the StreetModern Hand to Hand Combat: Ancient Samurai Techniques on the Battlefield and in the Street
Best Price: $11.61
"Modern Hand To Hand Combat" by Hakim Isler is a book about the military combative...
Against All Odds: My StoryAgainst All Odds: My Story
Best Price: $4.15
This is the story of Chuck Norris. I really enjoyed it and wish everyone would read it. Many...
You Be the Boxing Judge!: Judging Professional Boxing for the TV Boxing FanYou Be the Boxing Judge!: Judging Professional Boxing for the TV Boxing Fan
As an introduction to the world of judging boxing, this book is most valuable. Mr. Kaczmarek...
Iron Hand Of The Dragon's TouchIron Hand Of The Dragon's Touch
Best Price: $8.36
The book arrives almost the same week I ordered it. It looks new as it said.
Ultimate Mind Control:Ultimate Mind Control:
Best Price: $8.61
Drawn from sources deep in China and India, the long-lost secrets of mastering the mental arts...


Tai Chi for Fitness Over FortyTai Chi for Fitness Over Forty
Best Price: $24.10
The Mammoth Book of Tough GuysThe Mammoth Book of Tough Guys
Best Price: $0.01
I am a contributing author to this anthology but I am also having a wonderful time reading the...
Martial Arts For DummiesMartial Arts For Dummies
Best Price: $13.95
Martial Arts for Dummies is a delightful and educational book that dispels many of the myths the...
Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal JapanSecrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
Best Price: $2.00
Having read Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook, I looked forward...
Practical Karate 1: Fundamentals of Self-defensePractical Karate 1: Fundamentals of Self-defense
Best Price: $71.90
This unique "Practical Karate" series was in print a long time -- via various editions...

For Women (Practical Karate) (Bk.5)For Women (Practical Karate) (Bk.5)
Best Price: $5.88
The Techniques of Judo (Tuttle Martial Arts)The Techniques of Judo (Tuttle Martial Arts)
Best Price: $10.76
This is one of the better (of many) introductory / intermediate Judo books available. ...
Words of the Dragon: Interviews, 1958-1973 (Bruce Lee Library)Words of the Dragon: Interviews, 1958-1973 (Bruce Lee Library)
Best Price: $13.00
It was a pretty good book, however, like people have mentioned, some of the stuff is repeated. A...
Dochang Journal - Level 4Dochang Journal - Level 4
Best Price: $39.95
Level Four focuses on training intended for 2nd and 1st guep training including Level four...
50 Martial Arts Myths50 Martial Arts Myths
Best Price: $18.91
"50 Martial Arts Myths" is a unique collection of information regarding this time...

Spirit of the Sensei: A Study of Japanese Martial ArtsSpirit of the Sensei: A Study of Japanese Martial Arts
Best Price: $15.99
This was a more "cultured" book than others I've read about concerning...
Creating the Body You Want (Calasanz)Creating the Body You Want (Calasanz)
Best Price: $11.44
This book and the companion DVD's that go along with it are an awsome way to workout. The...
Self-Defense for Every DaySelf-Defense for Every Day
"Self-defense starts with self-care." And so, with one small step, the...
Front Kick (Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 6)Front Kick (Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 6)
Best Price: $19.95
This series is a fantastic reference for anyone interested in the finer points of kicking,...
Roundhouse Kick (Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 9)Roundhouse Kick (Achieving Kicking Excellence, Vol. 9)
Best Price: $18.00
This series is a fantastic reference for anyone interested in the finer points of kicking,...

Understand? Good. Play!--Words of ConsequenceUnderstand? Good. Play!--Words of Consequence
Best Price: $499.99
This is not the sort of book that you sit down and read straight through. It's not a...
Out-Fighting or Long-Range Boxing: The Deluxe EditionOut-Fighting or Long-Range Boxing: The Deluxe Edition
Best Price: $11.30
The author of "The Text Book of Boxing" returns with a book on one of the most...
One Finger Zen: Dynamic Form (Tibertan Qigong) (Tibertan Qigong)One Finger Zen: Dynamic Form (Tibertan Qigong) (Tibertan Qigong)
Best Price: $69.95
Speed Training for Martial Arts and MMA: How to Maximize Your Hand Speed, Boxing Speed, Kick Speed and Power, Punching Speed and Power, plus Wrestling Speed and Power for Combat and Self-DefenseSpeed Training for Martial Arts and MMA: How to Maximize Your Hand Speed, Boxing Speed, Kick Speed and Power, Punching Speed and Power, plus Wrestling Speed and Power for Combat and Self-Defense
Best Price: $14.16
Speed Training for Martial Arts by J. Barnes was a surprising book. I am not a trained martial...
Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 FormsTai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms
Best Price: $116.44
I came across this book in my doctors office while in for a fibromyalgia follow up. I was...

Wrestling for Fighting: The Natural WayWrestling for Fighting: The Natural Way
Best Price: $18.70
Randy Couture has been one of the poster boys for Mixed Martial Arts competition in recent years...
Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMAFedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA
Best Price: $17.88
_Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA_ is one of the best books...
Fujita Seiko:: The Last Koga NinjaFujita Seiko:: The Last Koga Ninja
Best Price: $5.99
I found Fujita Seiko to be quite a character and a unique subject for a book. There is not much...
The Great Mixed Martial Arts Stretch Tubing Exercise Book: Mixed Martail Arts Fitness You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime.The Great Mixed Martial Arts Stretch Tubing Exercise Book: Mixed Martail Arts Fitness You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime.
Best Price: $4.72
This book is for serious Mixed Martial Artists who want to stay fit and powerful, and who...
Combat Martial SciencesCombat Martial Sciences
Best Price: $14.99

On Hung Gar: History and PracticeOn Hung Gar: History and Practice
Detailing the history of Chinese Martial Arts in general, and the art of Hung Gar specifically....
Karate BasicsKarate Basics
Best Price: $45.70
A hands-on manual which guides the reader through the essential and basic techniques of karate,...
Tae Kwon Do BasicsTae Kwon Do Basics
Best Price: $5.44
This incredible book shows you the basic stuff about the most popular and widespread martial art...
The Art of Holding: Principles & TechniquesThe Art of Holding: Principles & Techniques
Best Price: $8.53
This is one of the best books out there on holds and locks. Mr. Tedeschi is apparently a well...
God in My Corner: A Spiritual MemoirGod in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir

Ten and Out! (Lonsdale Ring Classics)Ten and Out! (Lonsdale Ring Classics)Slash And ThrustSlash And Thrust
Best Price: $11.47
There is no other way to put this except to say that this is a bad book. Its been twenty three...
Minimanual Of The Urban GuerrillaMinimanual Of The Urban Guerrilla
One of the most important manuals on revolutionary warfare ever published is now back in print....
Danger Zones: Defending Yourself Against Surprise AttackDanger Zones: Defending Yourself Against Surprise Attack
Best Price: $7.95
In a situation that goes beyond walking away, I imagine myself in my strongest stance,...
Pepper Sprays: Practical Self-Defense For Anyone, AnywherePepper Sprays: Practical Self-Defense For Anyone, Anywhere
Best Price: $14.29
This is a good solid book that tells the reader what pepper spray is and how to use it. However,...

Street Lethal: Unarmed Urban CombatStreet Lethal: Unarmed Urban Combat
Best Price: $111.31
This is not a great book, but it does cover various basic concepts of self-defense. Much of it...
Mightier Than the Sword: A Kyokushin Karate Coming of Age StoryMightier Than the Sword: A Kyokushin Karate Coming of Age Story
Best Price: $21.95
A Kyokushin Karate Coming of Age Story Just another unassuming undergrad? Yes, but this one...
Samurai: The True Story of the Last WarriorSamurai: The True Story of the Last Warrior
Best Price: $11.82
The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour,...
Steady TrainingSteady Training
Best Price: $15.49
With its plain yellow jacket and simple title, "Steady Training" by Antonio Bustillo...
Embodying Spirit: The Inner Work of the WarriorEmbodying Spirit: The Inner Work of the Warrior
Best Price: $12.63
Bob Frumhoff, C.M.T., 4th dan Aikido wrote, "Along with a compelling story, George takes us...

From Practical to Tactical, 0-595-37973-7: Ninja Tools and Weapons: A Historical PerspectiveFrom Practical to Tactical, 0-595-37973-7: Ninja Tools and Weapons: A Historical Perspective
Best Price: $13.51
The book has an emphasis on the origins of the ninja culture itself and then flows into the...
From Practical to Tactical, 0-595-37973-7: Ninja Tools and Weapons: A Historical PerspectiveFrom Practical to Tactical, 0-595-37973-7: Ninja Tools and Weapons: A Historical Perspective
Best Price: $24.34
The Ninja are a fascinating, mysterious presence in our world. Ninjutsu was developed not only...
Bruce Lee: Celebrated Life Of (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)Bruce Lee: Celebrated Life Of (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Best Price: $39.10
THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
Injury-Free Karate (Martial Arts)Injury-Free Karate (Martial Arts)
Best Price: $15.00
As a Karate Instructor, I wish that I had bought this book many years ago. Luckily, I've...
Teaching Martial ArtsTeaching Martial Arts
Best Price: $18.85
All aspects of Teaching martial arts are clearly and humanly described in this book....

Get to Grips With Karate: An Introduction to Competition KarateGet to Grips With Karate: An Introduction to Competition Karate
Best Price: $6.99
A black belt instructor and a former national champion team up to take the enthusiastic beginner...
The Art of BoxingThe Art of Boxing
Best Price: $90.64
101 Games and Drills for Martial Arts101 Games and Drills for Martial Arts
Best Price: $54.75
The way this book sets out each individual activity on a single page describing the activity,...
Jeet Kune Do: The Principles  of a  Complete FighterJeet Kune Do: The Principles of a Complete Fighter
Best Price: $15.00
As I read through this book, I was surprised to find quite a bit of good solid information in...
Goju Ryu Karate Do: Fundamentals for Traditional PractitionersGoju Ryu Karate Do: Fundamentals for Traditional Practitioners
It was a very good book. It explains in full detail the history of Goju-ryu karate. It also...

Miracle Healing from China: QigongMiracle Healing from China: Qigong
Best Price: $31.80
Same review for DVDs - Vol 1 and 2, as well as the book, Miracle Healing from China. Effie...
Fighting Back: Taekwondo for WomenFighting Back: Taekwondo for Women
Best Price: $10.84
I am not out to ever write bad reviews. I do not have enough money to buy books that are not...
T'ai Chi for Everyone Instructional VideotapeT'ai Chi for Everyone Instructional Videotape
Videotape on T'ai Chi (not audio cassette)
Aikido: Principles of Kata & RandoriAikido: Principles of Kata & Randori
This book is excellent in technically illustrating some of the more subtle techniques of Aikido,...
Hap Ki Do: A Guide to Black Belt StudiesHap Ki Do: A Guide to Black Belt Studies
Best Price: $18.82
The title of this book, in my opinion, is misleading. I was under the impression that it would...

The Sicilian BladeThe Sicilian Blade
Best Price: $12.44
When the modern martial artist and edged weapons exponent thinks of knife fighting arts, his...
The Overlook Martial Arts ReaderThe Overlook Martial Arts Reader
Best Price: $19.95
For the general reader and specialist, this anthology presents, in the words of the masters, the...
Leading from Within: Martial Arts Skills for Dynamic Business and ManagementLeading from Within: Martial Arts Skills for Dynamic Business and Management
Best Price: $3.20
Leading From Within is an outstanding book that goes beyond just applying technequies towards...
Tai Chi ChuanTai Chi Chuan
Best Price: $11.77
I was lucky to see Marshall Ho'o on PBS back in the 1970's, I think it was. His wit,...
Keijutsukai Aikido: Japanese Art of Self-Defense (Japanese Arts)Keijutsukai Aikido: Japanese Art of Self-Defense (Japanese Arts)
Best Price: $7.97
A lot of Aikido books are heavy on philosophy and light on concepts (i.e. technique). This book...

Self-Defense for Women (Literary links to the Orient)Self-Defense for Women (Literary links to the Orient)
Best Price: $18.70
The techniques here are a striking based, humane yet effective & simple to learn. Great for...
Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series)Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series)
Best Price: $93.32
Written shortly after Dave Lowry's second book, "Bokken", "Jo" follows...
Taegeuk: The New Forms of Tae Kwon DoTaegeuk: The New Forms of Tae Kwon Do
Best Price: $6.59
Literally hundred of photographs help the reader to understand all aspects of proper form. From...
Winning Tournament KarateWinning Tournament Karate
Best Price: $10.99
Chuck Norris a former world middleweight karate champion is the author of a book titled...
Black Belt: The First 100 Issues: Covers and Highlights 1961-1972 (Black Belt Covers and Highlights)Black Belt: The First 100 Issues: Covers and Highlights 1961-1972 (Black Belt Covers and Highlights)
Best Price: $2.98
The first 100 vintage covers from one of the longest-running and most significant...

Fight Night!: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Mixed Martial ArtsFight Night!: The Thinking Fan's Guide to Mixed Martial Arts
Best Price: $1.99
Fight Night is a well written book and definitely achieves the author's goal of educating...
Knife Self-Defense for Combat (Special Forces/Ranger-Udt/Seal Hand-To-Hand Combat/Special Weapons/Special Tactics)Knife Self-Defense for Combat (Special Forces/Ranger-Udt/Seal Hand-To-Hand Combat/Special Weapons/Special Tactics)
Best Price: $5.99
I bought this book without examining it prior to buying it in 1978. I still have it. I still...
Beginning Jiu Jitsu: Ryoi Shinto StyleBeginning Jiu Jitsu: Ryoi Shinto Style
Best Price: $30.55
I liked this book. But i found the reading strenus
Karate CompetitionKarate CompetitionThe Karate SpiritThe Karate Spirit
This volume is composed of a collection of columns originally penned by Randall Hassell for...

Strength, Speed, and Endurance for AthletesStrength, Speed, and Endurance for Athletes
Best Price: $12.45
I was frankly surprised by the number of drills in this book. As a judo coach I found the vast...
Shadow of the NinjaShadow of the Ninja
Best Price: $10.00
This is the first book in the 'epic' series about ninja adventure set in a modified...
Seoi-Nage (Masterclass Series)Seoi-Nage (Masterclass Series)
Best Price: $192.45
Speed Training for Martial Arts and MMA: How to Maximize Your Hand Speed, Boxing Speed, Kick Speed and Power, Punching Speed and Power, plus Wrestling Speed and Power for Combat and Self-DefenseSpeed Training for Martial Arts and MMA: How to Maximize Your Hand Speed, Boxing Speed, Kick Speed and Power, Punching Speed and Power, plus Wrestling Speed and Power for Combat and Self-Defense
Best Price: $14.16
Speed Training for Martial Arts by J. Barnes was a surprising book. I am not a trained martial...
Tai Chi for Beginners and the 24 FormsTai Chi for Beginners and the 24 Forms
Best Price: $116.44
I came across this book in my doctors office while in for a fibromyalgia follow up. I was...

Wrestling for Fighting: The Natural WayWrestling for Fighting: The Natural Way
Best Price: $18.70
Randy Couture has been one of the poster boys for Mixed Martial Arts competition in recent years...
Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMAFedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA
Best Price: $17.88
_Fedor: The Fighting System of the World's Undisputed King of MMA_ is one of the best books...
Fujita Seiko:: The Last Koga NinjaFujita Seiko:: The Last Koga Ninja
Best Price: $5.99
I found Fujita Seiko to be quite a character and a unique subject for a book. There is not much...
The Great Mixed Martial Arts Stretch Tubing Exercise Book: Mixed Martail Arts Fitness You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime.The Great Mixed Martial Arts Stretch Tubing Exercise Book: Mixed Martail Arts Fitness You Can Do Anywhere, Anytime.
Best Price: $4.72
This book is for serious Mixed Martial Artists who want to stay fit and powerful, and who...
Combat Martial SciencesCombat Martial Sciences
Best Price: $14.99

On Hung Gar: History and PracticeOn Hung Gar: History and Practice
Detailing the history of Chinese Martial Arts in general, and the art of Hung Gar specifically....
    
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