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  • Samurai Swordsmanship

    The Batto, Kenjutsu and Tameshigiri of Eishin-Ryu

    by Masayuki Shimabukuro, Carl E. Long ...
    In Samurai Swordsmanship: The Batto, Kenjutsu and Tameshigiri of Eishin Ryu, Masayuki Shimabukuro and Carl E. Long describe the principles and techniques that define Japans most popular style of swordsmanship. The book is a compendium of the most effective and proven techniques that have come to represent the fighting methods of Japans feudal and modern eras. The contents, as presented by the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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    The Art of Japanese Fencing

    by Junzo Sasamori, Gordon Warner ...
    "An excellent introduction to traditional Japanese swordsmanship."-Daily YamiuriThis book introduces Kendo, the exhilarating mental and physical sport of Japan that has gained new popularity, with both sexes now participating, its own evolution and the efforts of a remarkable group of teachers it has progressed through the years to its present position as a sport.This is Kendo is a fully ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • The Life-Giving Sword

    Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun

    Translated by William Scott Wilson ...
    by Yagyu Munenori ...
    A real-life samurai’s Zen teachings on sword training as a spiritually transformative practice—essential reading for aspiring martial artists and strategic thinkers alikeThe legendary seventeenth-century swordsman Yagyu Munenori was the sword instructor and military and political adviser to two shoguns—and a great rival to Miyamoto Musashi. Despite his martial ability and his political power, ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Unfettered Mind

    Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman

    by Takuan Soho ...
    Translated by William Scott Wilson ...
    The classic samurai-era text that fused Japanese swordsmanship with Zen philosophy—written by the incomparable Zen master Takuan SohoWritten by the seventeenth-century Zen master Takuan Soho (1573–1645), The Unfettered Mind is a book of advice on swordsmanship and the cultivation of right mind and intention. It was written as a guide for the samurai Yagyu Munenori, who was a great swordsman and ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • The Book of Five Rings: Mastering the Way of the Samurai

    by Musashi Miyamoto ...
    Teaser: "Step into the mind of Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's legendary swordsman. Grasp the essence of strategy, honor, and combat in this timeless classic." Description: Experience the wisdom and teachings that have influenced warriors, business leaders, and strategists for centuries. "The Book of Five Rings" is not merely a manual on martial arts, but a profound reflection on life, philosophy, and ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Cup

    How the 2006 Ryder Cup was Won

    by Philip Reid ...
    The Cup: How the 2006 Ryder Cup was Won is the definitive account of Europe's triumphant victory in the 2006 Ryder Cup from the pen of Ireland's leading golf journalist. Irish Times Golf Correspondent, Philip Reid, has written the most incisive chronicle of the competition, drawing on his access to the European and American teams, their caddies, the officials, the fans and pundits from the world ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Seven Principles of Mastery

    by Guy Windsor ...
    Series Book 1 - The Swordsman's Quick Guide
    Guy Windsor has been training swordsmen and swordswomen for a very long time. This short book distills his principles of training swordsmanship into seven key ideas, divided into three internal principles, and four external principles. They are:Internal:MindfulnessFlowAdopt Useful BeliefsExternal:4) No Injuries5) The Pareto Principle6) Run a Diagnostic7) Distinguish between knowledge and skillThis ... Read more

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  • Protecting Others

    Self-Defense Strategies and Tactics for Third-Party Protection

    by Jim Wagner ...
    Jim Wagner adds a new perspective to his book series on reality-based personal protection with Protecting Others: Self-Defense Strategies and Tactics for Third-Party Protection. Drawing on his experience in martial arts, police, military and special-operations training, Wagner explains how to protect the people you love the most when it matters most. Protecting Others includes: • knife-survival ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • How to Teach a Basic Class

    by Guy Windsor ...
    Series Book 5 - The Swordsman's Quick Guide
    This fifth instalment of The Swordsman's Quick Guide will help anyone who wants to start teaching basic classes, in any martial art. It covers everything from safety, to planning classes, to making corrections in class, to how to get your own training done while you're teaching. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Just Karate Sport Photos! Big Book of Photographs & Pictures of Sports Karate Martial Arts, Vol. 1

    by Big Book of Photos ...
    This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's professional photographers. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Preparing for Freeplay

    by Guy Windsor ...
    Series Book 3 - The Swordsman's Quick Guide
    Guy Windsor has been training historical fencers for over twenty years. For many swordsmen and swordswomen, expert freeplay (also called sparring or fencing) is the pinnacle of the art; both desirable and hard to attain. In this book he describes the step-by-step process he uses to take students from absolute beginner to expert fencer.This is system can be applied to any style of fencing, because ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 100 of the Top Judo Practitioners of All Time

    by alex trostanetskiy ...
    Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Top Judo Practitioners of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the Top Judo Practitioners of All Time did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at ... Read more

    $3.99 USD