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Series: Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate Thinking about Goju-Ryu Paperback Giles Hopkins 9781623174477 $27.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 15, 2020

A personal, philosophical, and historical exploration of Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate written by an experienced master.In Wandering Along the Way of Okinawan Karate, Giles Hopkins draws on his fifty years of martial arts experience to take the reader on a journey through the meaning of kata (form) and bunkai (application) in Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate. Hopkins offers his personal reflections on the enigma of karate kata while explaining many of its little-understood applications. With skill and insight into kata’s connection to nature, the book addre... + Read More
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Series: Karate Kids Hardcover Holly Sterling 9781536214574 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 05, 2020

Gi? Ready! Belt? Ready! Let’s go! It’s karate time. HAI-YAH!Join Maya and all her friends as they get together at the dojo for their Saturday karate class! There are moves to remember, blocks to practice, and punches to perfect. Maya is a white belt, which means she’s still a beginner, but with focus, balance, and determination — and a little help from her friends — can she show Sensei what she’s got? Written and illustrated by Holly Sterling, a karate champion and teacher, this is a joyful and uplifting celebration of the sport and a must-have... + Read More
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Series: Yoomi, Friends, and Family Let's Go to Taekwondo! A Story About Persistence, Bravery, and Breaking Boards Hardcover Aram Kim 9780823443604 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Apr 06, 2020

Yoomi wants a yellow belt. But she’s afraid to break the board. Grandma to the rescue!Yoomi and her friends are ready to take on the test for their yellow belts in taekwondo. But Yoomi is afraid to break a board. Meanwhile, Grandma is struggling to learn something new, too.But Yoomi and Grandma encourage and inspire each other. Yoomi discovers how, with persistence, focus, deep breathing, and above all, a loving Grandma, even the toughest challenges can be overcome.This companion to No Kimchi for Me emphasizes self-confidence, determination, an... + Read More
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Series: Strategy in Japanese Swordsmanship Paperback Nicklaus Suino 9781611809176 $32.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 14, 2020

A step-by-step guide for advanced students of Japanese swordsmanship on cultivating a strategic mind in training.After years of practicing persistently and developing technical prowess, advanced students in the Japanese sword arts need to cultivate a strategic mind if they are to advance to the rarefied level of master swordsperson. Rather than passively absorbing the sword techniques, an ambitious student needs to focus more directly on the two ultimate goals of the art—to cut the opponent while avoiding being cut and to move toward perfection... + Read More
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Series: Fight Like a Girl Hardcover Sheena Kamal 9780735265554 $21.99 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Age (years) from 14 Mar 10, 2020

The Beauty of the Moment meets Exit, Pursued by a Bear. Award-winning thriller writer Sheena Kamal delivers a kick-ass debut YA novel that will have fans crying out for more.Love and violence. In some families they’re bound up together, dysfunctional and poisonous, passed from generation to generation like eye color or a quirk of smile. Trisha’s trying to break the chain, channeling her violent impulses into Muay Thai kickboxing, an unlikely sport for a slightly built girl of Trinidadian descent. Her father comes and goes as he pleases, his pre... + Read More
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Series: Authentic Iron Palm The Complete Training Manual Paperback Phillip Starr 9781623174347 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 10, 2020

A comprehensive guide to Iron Palm—an advanced training course for developing a strong striking hand and delivering powerful blows Iron Palm is a set of martial art conditioning skills—dating back to the Shaolin Temple of fifth-century China—whose purpose is to strengthen the hand while empowering the fighter to strike with force and precision. Training is focused and incremental, requiring the guidance of an experienced master. In Authentic Iron Palm, author, instructor, and five-time US National Chinese martial arts Champion Phillip Starr pro... + Read More
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Series: Who Was? Who Is Jackie Chan? Paperback Jody Jensen Shaffer 9781524791629 $7.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 04, 2020

How did Jackie Chan become one of the most recognizable and beloved actors in the world? Find out in this exciting biography of this martial artist turned international film superstar.When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for sc... + Read More
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Series: Step into Reading Pizza Patrol! (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Paperback Christy Webster 9780593123720 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jan 07, 2020

An all-new Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—plus over 30 stickers!Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo love battling bad guys…until an unstoppable force emerges from deep beneath New York City. Have the Turtles finally met their match? This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is perfect for children ages 5 to 7 who like Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topic... + Read More
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Series: Chen Style Taijiquan Collected Masterworks The History of a Martial Art Paperback Mark Chen 9781623173937 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 10, 2019

The first-ever English translation of the most important masterworks of Chen Style Taiji, as originally published by the renowned grandmaster Chen ZhaopiChen Zhaopi (1893-1972) is universally recognized as a preeminant grandmaster of Chen Style taijiquan, an ancient martial art that is the foundation of all taijiquan schools. During his lifetime, Chen was lineage successor and teacher to Chen Village’s current generation of senior masters, including Chen Xiaowang, Wang Xi’an, Chen Zhenglei, Zhu Tiancai, and the late Chen Qingzhou. This book is ... + Read More
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Series: Crouching Tiger Paperback Ying Chang Compestine 9781536205602 $9.50 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Sep 03, 2019

A Chinese-American boy gains a new understanding of his Chinese grandfather in this celebratory story of family, martial arts, and the Chinese New Year.Vinson is very excited when his grandfather comes from China for a visit. When Grandpa practices tai chi in the garden, Vinson asks to learn, hoping it will be like kung fu, full of kicks and punches. But tai chi’s meditative postures are slow and still, and Vinson quickly gets bored. He can’t understand why Grandpa insists on calling him by his Chinese name, Ming Da, or why he has to wear a tra... + Read More
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Series: Unleash the Dragon Within Transform Your Life With the Kung-Fu Animals of Ch'ien-Lung Paperback Steven Macramalla Ph.D. 9781623173654 $25.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 27, 2019

Discover your Animal archetype to transform your martial arts practice and improve your physical, emotional, and sexual healthA cognitive psychologist and respected martial art instructor brings to life the Animals of Ch’ien-lung, and how to live the martial art philosophy—on and off the mat! This martial art belongs to everyone, not just for self-defense but as a force for healing. Keen on detail, big in scope, Unleash the Dragon Within shows how to tap into the Cat and Snakeaspects of your mind and body. When you combine the movement, breath ... + Read More
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Series: Refining Jin A Master Class in Coiling Power Paperback Phillip Starr 9781623173401 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 27, 2019

A kung-fu champion explains the “coiling power” of Jin and how to subtly refine it for a more relaxed but explosive force, which can be used with multiple fighting and martial-arts styles Adding to the numerous basic exercises from his previous book, Developing Jin, Phillip Starr focuses on more advanced and subtle aspects of emitting the legendary “coiling power.” Starr explains this unique technique with straightforward ease, dozens of detailed photos, and the patience of a master teacher. This book is ideal for students interested in the mar... + Read More
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Series: SumoKitty Hardcover David Biedrzycki 9781580896825 $22.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Aug 13, 2019

Watch out, mice! This cat is a sumo champion!A stray kitty gets a job in a sumo stable, chasing mice in exchange for food. But when eating like a sumo wrestler slows our feline hero down, he realizes he must train like a wrestler, too. Through hard work and perseverance—and with a little help from a big buddy—SumoKitty is born! A funny and heartwarming story inspired by the Japanese saying “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.”
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Series: Shambhala Pocket Library The Pocket Hagakure The Book of the Samurai Paperback Yamamoto Tsunetomo 9781611806991 $14.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 13, 2019

The definitive translation of the seminal treatise on the code of the samurai. Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of over 1,300 short texts written by eighteenth-century samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo. These texts illuminate the classic Japanese concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), which dictated how samurai were expected to behave, conduct themselves, live, and die. Acclaimed translator William Scott Wilson has selected and translated here three hundred of those texts to create an accessible disti... + Read More
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Series: Team Taekwondo How to Be Cheeri Paperback Master Taekwon Lee 9781623369484 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Jul 23, 2019

Break out your uniforms and tie your belts! Team Taekwondo is back with Cheeri, an over-achieving cheetah who must learn that having FUN is just as important as HARD WORK!Cheeri likes to work hard and do everything perfectly. Baeoh likes to have fun…and usually forgets to work at all! When Master Jahngsoo teams them together for their next challenge, Cheeri isn’t exactly happy. Baeoh doesn’t take anything seriously! But they’ll have to learn to work together, or they could be stuck with the same belts forever!In full-color scenes, How to Be Che... + Read More
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Series: Pictureback(R) Ninjas United! (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Paperback David Lewman 9780593119112 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jul 02, 2019

An all-new storybook featuring Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage Mutatnt Ninja Turtles--plus collector cards!Journey beneath the streets of New York City to meet Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and the evildoers they battle. Boys and girls ages 3-7 who love Nickelodeon's Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will thrill to this storybook that includes collector cards!
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Series: Step into Reading When Mutants Attack! (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Paperback David Lewman 9780593119099 $7.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jul 02, 2019

An all-new Step into Reading featuring Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—and over 30 stickers!Raphael, Leonardo, Donatello, and Michelangelo love battling bad guys…until evil Baron Draxum assembles a team of the meanest mutants around. Have the Turtles finally met their match? It’s perfect for children ages 5 to 7 who like Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.Series Over... + Read More
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Series: Japanese Sword Fighting Secrets of the Samurai Paperback Masaaki Hatsumi 9781568365923 $36.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 28, 2019

Renowned budo (martial arts) and ninja grandmaster Hatsumi explains how Japanese sword fighting embodies the essence of budo and the spirit of the samurai. For centures, sword masters like Miyamoto Musashi have been revered, and have fascinated and inspired people everywhere. Now, in his definitive work, Masaaki Hatsumi, the world's most famous living budo and ninja grandmaster, shares his vast knowledge of Japanese sword fighting as it's been practiced through the ages: its history, techniques, styles, and core philosophies, along with the dee... + Read More
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Series: Ninja The (Unofficial) Secret Manual Hardcover Stephen Turnbull 9780500021996 $25.95 HISTORY May 14, 2019

Based on historical ninja training manuals, this witty and informative volume gives you all the tools you need to enter the secret world of ninjutsu.Ninjas—Japan’s famous black-clad spies, saboteurs, and undercover fighters, equipped with superb martial arts skills and an uncanny aptitude for sneakiness—are the stuff of myth and legend. In the present day, movies, comic books, theme parks, and computer games have all been dedicated to the ninja. Folklore and entertaining tales concerning ninjas remain immensely popular as the Ninja has captured... + Read More
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Series: Pop Classics The Karate Kid The Classic Illustrated Storybook Hardcover Kim Smith 9781683690924 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 May 07, 2019

Wax on, wax off! The classic movie about a boy and his karate teacher is now a fun picture book for the whole family! When The Karate Kid appeared in theaters in 1984, its heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a bullied boy and the Japanese maintenance man in his new apartment building became an instant classic. Now the beloved film is reimagined as a cute and colorful picture book, with charming illustrations by Kim Smith. When young Daniel is targeted by students from the Cobra Kai dojo, his neighbor Mr. Miyagi agrees to train ... + Read More
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Series: The Way of the Ninja Secret Techniques Paperback Masaaki Hatsumi 9781568365916 $36.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 05, 2019

The essence of ninjutsu, explored by the world's most famous living ninja grandmaster.In his classic work Masaaki Hatsumi reveals the hidden secrets and truths about this mysterious and fascinating Japanese martial art. He looks at the traditions, training, and techniques, then shows how this knowledge will lead readers to an understanding of two essential principles: that ninjutsu is the very foundation of the martial arts; and that ninjutsu illuminates its true spiritual significance. Now in paperback, the book features detailed demonstration... + Read More
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Series: Ninja Turtles C&A with 500 Stickers (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) Paperback Golden Books 9780525648581 $13.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Jan 08, 2019

An exciting book of activities with stickers based on the all-new Nickelodeon series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!Match wits with Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo from Nickelodeon’s all-new series Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This full-color activity book is filled with over 500 stickers and puzzles that are perfect for boys and girls ages 7 to 10.Series Overview: In Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo are young, untrained, and stunned to discover a myst... + Read More
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Series: Budoshoshinshu Essential Teachings on the Way of the Warrior Hardcover William Scott Wilson 9781611805680 $25.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Dec 04, 2018

A definitive treatise on the code of the samurai--revised and with a new introductionUpholding the samurai code both on and off the battlefield is one of the essential tenets of bushidō, the Way of the Warrior—and Budōshoshinshu is a definitive treatise on living in accordance with the samurai code. When it comes to books on samurai philosophy, the Edo-period classic Hagakure is iconic to contemporary readers, but Budōshoshinshu, which was written during same period, was equally influential at the time. Many scholars consider Hagakure, which wa... + Read More
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Series: Shambhala Pocket Library The Book of Five Rings Paperback Miyamoto Musashi 9781611806403 $14.95 HISTORY Oct 23, 2018

One of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. Written by the renowned Japanese warrior Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, its principles for achieving success in combat have long been lauded not only for their applicability to the martial arts but to all aspects of life. This acclaimed translation from Thomas Cleary is immediately accessible, with an introducti... + Read More
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Series: Power Rangers Meower Rangers Hardcover Max Bisantz 9781524789930 $19.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 0 - 99 Sep 18, 2018

Time to recruit a team of kittens with cattitude! The Meower Rangers are ready for action, one furball at a time.When Akita Repulsa threatens the small town of Angel Grove, the Meower Rangers and Fish Zordon are fast on the scene. Action, adventure, and memes collide in the punniest story this side of the galaxy.
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Series: Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl Ba-chan the Ninja Grandma An Adventure with Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl Hardcover Sanae Ishida 9781632171184 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 9 Sep 18, 2018

In this new edition to the Little Kunoichi series, author and illustrator Sanae Ishida introduces us to Ba-chan, Little Kunoichi’s wise, creative, and eccentric grandmother. Anything is possible with Ba-chan!It’s summer and Little Kunoichi’s friends are away on vacation. After exploring every nook and cranny of her super, super secret island home with her pet, Bunny, she is bored, bored, BORED! Little Kunoichi shares her ideas to spice things up—a new bike, another pet—with her parents. But they have a better idea: a visit to her wise, quirky, ... + Read More
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Series: Seppuku A History of Samurai Suicide Paperback Andrew Rankin 9781568365862 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 04, 2018

This first comprehensive history in English of Japanese ritual suicide offers both action-packed stories that read like fiction, and invaluable scholarship - now in paperback.This impeccably researched survey looks at seppuku (or hara-kiri, as it's more commonly known outside Japan) from ancient to modern times. Author Andrew Rankin presents a selection of thrilling historical and literary samurai stories, as well as details about every aspect of the ritual, including: choosing and preparing the location, selecting a second, what to wear, shavi... + Read More
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Series: Martial Structure How to Maximize Your Martial Arts Skills through Body Alignment, Movement, and Breathing Paperback Phillip Starr 9781623172268 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 07, 2018

A guide to becoming faster, more powerful, and more effective in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structureIn all martial disciplines—including karate, judo, taekwondo, and gong-fu—real martial skill does not require the development of large muscles or great strength but rather correct posture. Drawing on decades of experience as both a student and a teacher, Phillip Starr, author of Martial Mechanics and Martial Maneuvers, focuses on how physical posture affects not only physical abilities but also the mental condition an... + Read More
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Series: Aikido Off the Mat One Woman's Journey Using Aikido Principles to Stay Sane in Body, Mind, and Spirit Paperback Kathy Park 9781623172305 $25.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 07, 2018

A deeply personal and compelling memoir that illustrates how the basic principles of Aikido can help us cope with the challenges of life outside the dojoDrawing from more than forty years of experience as an Aikido practitioner and teacher, Kathy Park explains how principles such as embodiment, grounding, centering, extension, 360-degree awareness, blending, and alignment can be applied to everyday life. Candid stories from her own life show how the purpose of practicing Aikido on the mat is to take it off the mat and into the world.
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Series: The History of Karate and the Masters Who Made It Development, Lineages, and Philosophies of Traditional Okinawan and Japanese Karate-do Paperback Mark I. Cramer 9781623172398 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Jul 24, 2018

A concise yet comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate, with biographies of the great karate mastersThis concise-yet-comprehensive history of traditional Okinawan and Japanese karate includes authoritative biographies of the great karate masters of the past and the philosophical issues they faced as karate changed and evolved. Bringing a fresh understanding to the study of the martial arts, Mark I. Cramer dispels many of the often-repeated martial-arts myths as he details the lineages of the modern styles of karate and ... + Read More
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Series: The Kata and Bunkai of Goju-Ryu Karate The Essence of the Heishu and Kaishu Kata Paperback Giles Hopkins 9781623171995 $33.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Feb 06, 2018

Challenging timeworn conventions of karate training and revealing the original intent of classical kata—or forms—through detailed descriptions of self-defense applications known as bunkai, this is a crucial addition to any martial-arts library. Containing more than 265 photos, the book is divided into chapters that illuminate each of the ten classical kata of Goju-ryu. Drawing on more than forty years of experience in the martial arts, Giles Hopkins Sensei takes us on a journey into the Goju-ryu karate system, providing a principles-based met... + Read More
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Series: Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl Chibi Samurai Wants a Pet An Adventure with Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl Hardcover Sanae Ishida 9781632171177 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 08, 2017

In this new additon to the Little Kunoichi series, author and illustrator Sanae Ishida’s beautiful art pairs with a gentle, fun lesson, featuring Little Kunoichi’s buddy, Chibi Samurai. Inspired by Little Kunoichi’s relationship with her pet ninja bunny, Chibi Samurai sets off to find a companion for himself. He explores many possibilities from Japanese culture--both real and mythical--thinking about how each creature might be as a pet. Little Kunoichi and her pet bunny cheer him on as he searches and searches, until finally Chibi realizes t... + Read More
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Series: Samurai Wisdom Stories Tales from the Golden Age of Bushido Paperback Pascal Fauliot 9781611804133 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 04, 2017

A collection of samurai stories, drawn from traditional sources, of battles, strategy, conflict, and intrigue--featuring some of the greatest warriors and military leaders of the samurai era. Martial artist and samurai scholar Pascal Fauliot has collected and retold twenty-eight wisdom tales of the samurai era. The tales are set in the golden age of bushido and represent the pinnacle of traditional Japanese culture in which aristocratic tastes, feudal virtues, and martial skills come together with the implacable insights of Zen. Some of th... + Read More
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Series: The Lost Samurai School Secrets of Mubyoshi Ryu Paperback Antony Cummins 9781623170875 $33.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 25, 2016

This stunning English translation of a medieval Japanese text is an illustrated martial arts manual and a historical account of the teachings of a samurai grandmaster Available for the first time in English, this book explores the essential practices of the samurai school known as Mubyoshi Ryu. Complete with more than 350 images, The Lost Samurai School collects and translates ancient documents that contain the teachings of grandmaster Hagiwara Juzo—revealing for the first time to western readers the enthralling martial arts, secret weapons, ma... + Read More
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Series: Shambhala Pocket Classics The Pocket Samurai Paperback William Scott Wilson 9781611802160 $11.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Jul 21, 2015

Selected writings from the most influential texts of the samurai era—in a pocket-size edition. The samurai of Japan, who were the country's military elite from medieval times to the end of the nineteenth century, were synonmous with valor, honor, and martial arts prowess. Their strict adherence to the code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"), chivalry, and honor in fighting to the death continues to capture the imagination of people today, inspiring authors, filmmakers, and artists. The Pocket Samurai contains the essential writings of ... + Read More
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Series: An Approach to Ip Man Style Wing Chun Paperback Wayne Belonoha 9781583949412 $23.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Jul 21, 2015

An Approach to Ip Man Style Wing Chun is a practical new beginner's guide to Wing Chun by a certified instructor in the Ip Man lineage. Pan American Triple Gold Medalist Wayne Belonoha provides the fundamentals of the art as a comprehensive mind/body training program. Written in accessible language and including more than 400 full-color photos, the book emphasizes benefits including weight reduction, stress management, personal defense and safety, and self-discipline through meditation.
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Series: Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl Hardcover Sanae Ishida 9781570619540 $16.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 05, 2015

Meet Little Kunoichi, a young ninja in training!On a “super secret island” in a “super super secret village,” Little Kunoichi, is struggling at school. Inspired by tiny Chibi Samurai’s practice and skills, she works harder than ever and makes a friend. Together, they show the power of perseverance, hard work, and cooperation, and they wow the crowd at the Island Festival. Through beautiful watercolor illustrations, and a funny and endearing story, Little Kunoichi will capture the imagination of young ninjas-in-training.The endnotes contain addi... + Read More
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Series: Weapons of Fitness The Women’s Ultimate Guide to Fitness, Self-Defense, and Empowerment Paperback Avital Zeisler 9781583335697 $24.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 07, 2015

A groundbreaking self-defense and fitness book for women by a ballerina-turned-self-defense expert. Learn how to become your own weapon of self-defense and fitness so that you can create and target your best life. After ballerina Avital Zeisler was savagely attacked as a young woman, she lived in fear—until she took action to train with experts in self-defense from around the world. Seeking a method specific to women and using Krav Maga as a base, she created her own self-defense program: the Soteria Method. It was an immediate sensation, and... + Read More
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Series: The Xingyi Boxing Manual, Revised and Expanded Edition Paperback Jin Yunting 9781583948538 $19.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Feb 10, 2015

Famed for promoting health and longevity, as well as for its effectiveness as a fighting art, Xingyi is practiced by enthusiasts in China and in the West. Designed as a primer or introductory reader and filled with photos, illustrations, and descriptive text, this authentic manual introduces the Five Elements of Xingyi—Splitting Fist, Drilling Fist, Smashing Fist, Pounding Fist, and Crossing Fist—outlining the basic theory and history of the art. Coming directly from an eighth-generation practitioner of a famous lineage, The Xingyi Boxing Manua... + Read More
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Series: The Kenpo Karate Compendium The Forms and Sets of American Kenpo Paperback Lee Wedlake 9781583948514 $28.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Jan 13, 2015

The Kenpo Karate Compendium details the forms of American Kenpo as prescribed by the “Father of American Karate,” Ed Parker. Author Lee Wedlake, 9th degree black belt, world-class instructor and competitor, brings his acclaimed training and teaching experience to bear in this unique resource for all who practice and teach American Kenpo and its offshoot systems. The American Kenpo system is taught worldwide and this reference will become a standard for thousands of Kenpo practitioners in various lineages. It will also serve as a stimulus for al... + Read More
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Series: Shang Yun-Xiang Style Xingyiquan The Foundations and Subtleties of Xingyiquan Training Paperback Li Wen-Bin 9781583947593 $26.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 18, 2014

A modern classic, Shang Yun-Xiang Style Xingyiquan is essential for Xingyiquan practitioners and a useful guide for any practitioner of the Chinese martial arts. While focusing on Shang-style Xingyiquan (derived from author Li Wen-Bin's training under Grandmaster Shang Yun-Xiang), this book clearly breaks down the fundamentals of those movements and forms found in all of Xingyiquan (and other internal martial arts). Rather than simply presenting the traditional, often-cryptic poetry or "songs" to impart martial concepts, Li goes into great deta... + Read More
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Series: The Complete Ninja The Secret World Revealed Hardcover Masaaki Hatsumi 9781568365473 $35.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 01, 2014

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The ninja were the true embodiment of budo, the warrior spirit. Rather than using techniques of assassination to protect themselves, ninja relied on their senses, and on an acute awareness of their natural surroundings, In fact, ninja avoided unnecessary conflict, and used weapons such as knives and swords only as a last resort. These are the true techniques of ninjutsu, and the art in which the ninja unrelentingly trained.In The Complete Ninja: The Secret World Revealed, Masaaki Hatsumi, the world’s most renowned ninj... + Read More
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Series: Ninja Red Riding Hood Hardcover Corey Rosen Schwartz 9780399163548 $23.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Jul 10, 2014

A ninja-fied companion to the hit The Three Ninja PigsWhen you’re a hungry wolf in Ninja times, huffing and puffing just isn’t enough to get you dinner. So after one wolf perfects his katas at ninja school, he’s ready to take on Red Riding Hood and her grandmother—or so he thinks. Turns out, Red’s gone to ninja school too! It’s going to take Red’s best black belt skills to land Wolf on his back, but don’t worry—she convinces him to give up Red meat forever. A clever, fast-paced take on Red Riding Hood that packs a punch!
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Series: The Swordsman's Handbook Samurai Teachings on the Path of the Sword Paperback William Scott Wilson 9781611800623 $23.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 29, 2014

An anthology of the most influential writings on swordsmanship from the samurai era.There is perhaps no more potent symbol of the samurai era than the sword. By the seventeenth century in Japan, the art of swordsmanship had begun to take on an almost cult-like popularity. Swordsmanship was more than a mastery of technique; it was a path toward self-mastery. The Swordsman’s Handbook is the definitive collection of writings by men who saw the study of swordsmanship not only as essential to life and death, but as something that transcended life an... + Read More
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Series: Developing Jin Silk-Reeling Power in Tai Chi and the Internal Martial Arts Paperback Phillip Starr 9781583947609 $22.50 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 22, 2014

Developing Jin provides a complete and progressive training regimen for increasing and refining chansi-jin, also known as silk-reeling power or coiling power--the true power of the internal martial arts. With step-by-step instructions and photographs, experienced teacher Philip Starr walks readers through a variety of techniques designed to help practitioners feel and use jin in their martial arts training. While much of the existing writing on jin relies on cryptic and mystical descriptions of internal power, Starr takes a direct, no-nonsense ... + Read More
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Series: Muay Thai Training Exercises The Ultimate Guide to Fitness, Strength, and Fight Preparation Paperback Christoph Delp 9781583946572 $25.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Dec 03, 2013

Effective martial arts training, especially for a demanding sport like Muay Thai, requires a prudent training plan. In Muay Thai Training Techniques, professional trainer Christoph Delp shows amateur as well as advanced fighters how to best utilize their training time, whether at home or in the gym, alone or with a partner or coach. A comprehensive guide for Muay Thai fighters as well as those utilizing Muay Thai techniques in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Muay Thai Training Techniques teaches effective exercises to improve flexibility, stamina, an... + Read More
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Series: Journey to the Heart of Aikido The Teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei Paperback Linda Holiday 9781583946596 $24.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Sep 10, 2013

Journey to the Heart of Aikido presents the teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei, one of the few remaining direct students of Morihei Ueshiba, the legendary founder of Aikido. After a lifetime of practice and teaching in Japan, the United States, and Europe, Anno Sensei conveys through his teachings Aikido's essential spirit of love, harmony, gratitude, and purification with simple authenticity and eloquence. Author and translator Linda Holiday--herself a senior instructor of Aikido--brings to life the intimacy of this communication through trans... + Read More
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Series: The Cheng School Gao Style Baguazhang Manual Gao Yisheng's Bagua Twisting-Body Connected Palm Paperback Gao Yisheng 9781583946077 $34.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 13, 2013

In its first English-language edition, this detailed training manual is a complete guide to Gao baguazhang, as preserved through the lineage of Liu Fengcai. The youngest of the major bagua lineages, Gao bagua shows the influence of taiji quan, xingyi quan, and shuai jiao. It incorporates traditional bagua weapons, pre-heaven palms, and animal forms in addition to sixty-four individual post-heaven palms and their accompanying two-person forms. A unique synthesis of health-building techniques, Daoist theory, and practical fighting applications, G... + Read More
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Series: The Way of Judo A Portrait of Jigoro Kano and His Students Paperback John Stevens 9781590309162 $29.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 13, 2013

Kodokan judo, one of the most well-known martial arts in the world today, was originated by Jigoro Kano (1860–1938). Kano was a martial artist and career educator who developed the art after studying several types of jujutsu, sumo, and Western wrestling. Openness and refinement were hallmarks of his personal and professional style, and he relentlessly searched for the best way to practice, teach, and perform techniques. This biography shows how Kano saw judo as a vehicle not just for self-defense, but for physical, spiritual, and moral develop... + Read More
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Series: Aikido Ground Fighting Grappling and Submission Techniques Paperback Walther G. Von Krenner 9781583946060 $22.95 SPORTS & RECREATION May 14, 2013

Aikido Ground Fighting presents effective ground techniques that remain true to aikido founder Morehei Ueshiba's teachings while addressing a potential weakness in the system: while aikido is renowned for its submission and compliance techniques as well as grappling from a standing position, it is not known for its effectiveness when it comes to ground fighting. Aikido Ground Fighting is a unique look at the roots of aikido techniques (in particular, the kneeling practices of suwari-waza) and how they might be applied to defense on the ground. ... + Read More
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Series: Muay Thai Counter Techniques Competitive Skills and Tactics for Success Paperback Christoph Delp 9781583945438 $31.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 23, 2013

This thoroughly revised edition of Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Boxing Techniques teaches intermediate Muay Thai fighters how to counter a wide range of opponents' attacks. Author Christoph Delp explains the rules and ceremonial procedures unique to Muay Thai competition, demonstrates historical and modern techniques, provides training tips, and details the benefits of training in Thailand--experiencing the art in its country of origin. The primary focus of Muay Thai Counter Techniques is on counter-tactics, or techniques used to counter an attack ... + Read More
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Series: The Lone Samurai The Life of Miyamoto Musashi Paperback William Scott Wilson 9781590309872 $25.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 12, 2013

A vivid, multi-faceted portrait of feudal Japan and the legendary samurai who wrote the classic martial arts text The Book of Five Rings Born in 1584, Miyamoto Musashi was the legendary samurai known throughout the world as a master swordsman, spiritual seeker, and author of the classic book on strategy, The Book of Five Rings. Over 350 years after his death, Musashi and his legacy still fascinate readers worldwide, inspiring artists, authors, and filmmakers. In The Lone Samurai, respected translator and expert on samurai culture William Scott ... + Read More
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Series: The Spirit of the Sword Iaido, Kendo, and Test Cutting with the Japanese Sword Paperback Nakamura Taisaburo 9781583945421 $28.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 05, 2013

Nakamura Taisaburo's landmark book on the art of the sword includes technical information, thoughtful analysis, and fascinating recollections of his own training and teaching. One of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of the twentieth century, Nakamura sensei is widely acknowledged as the preeminent reinvigorator of the practice of tameshigiri (test cutting) as a test of technical and spiritual mastery. The Spirit of the Sword--first published in Japanese in 1980, now translated into English for the first time--is regarded by many as the most c... + Read More
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Series: The Essence of Budo The Secret Teachings of the Grandmaster Hardcover Masaaki Hatsumi 9781568364629 $35.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Dec 21, 2012

Budo is the spiritual way of the martial arts that all practitioners must follow if they are to be true martial artists. In this book, Masaaki Hatsumi explores the very essence of Budo, and demonstrates an array of important techniques relating to this essence, explaining how the concept of Budo transcends any one combat technique and is at the core of all the many martial arts developed in Japan.The author also reveals secret techniques and the hidden principles of the martial arts, and elucidates the words of his master, Toshitsugu Takamatsu... + Read More
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Series: The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls Paperback Antony Cummins 9781583944356 $22.50 HISTORY Nov 27, 2012

An illuminating study of martial arts techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles that shines a light on one of the most misunderstood figures from Japanese history: the ninjaThe shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions—and many more—are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, ... + Read More
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Series: The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts And Other Tales Paperback William Scott Wilson 9781590309896 $21.50 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 13, 2012

This collection of parables written by an eighteenth-century samurai is a classic of martial arts literature. The tales are concerned with themes such as perception of conflict, self-transformation, the cultivation of chi (life energy), and understanding yin and yang. Some of the parables seem light and fanciful, but they offer the reader valuable lessons on the fundamental principles of the martial arts; “The Mysterious Technique of the Cat” is iconic. The “demon” in the title story refers to the mythical tengu, who guard the secrets of sword... + Read More
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Series: Sonny Umpad's Eskrima The Life and Teachings of a Filipino Martial Arts Master Paperback George M. Yore 9781583945025 $21.50 SPORTS & RECREATION Nov 06, 2012

Sonny Umpad's Eskrima provides insight on Maestro Santiago “Sonny” Umpad's life, philosophy, and teaching methods, as well as the structural underpinnings of his system. Born with the soul of a warrior, the intellect of a scholar, and a zealot's devotion to his art, Maestro Santiago "Sonny" Umpad forged an enduring contribution to the rich and colorful history of Filipino martial culture. In 1976, after immigrating to the United States, Sonny founded the school of Visayan Style Corto Kadena & Larga Mano Eskrima—rooted in his training in the Phi... + Read More
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Series: Tapped Out Rear Naked Chokes, the Octagon, and the Last Emperor: An Odyssey in Mixed Martia l Arts Paperback Matthew Polly 9781592406197 $17.00 SPORTS & RECREATION Oct 02, 2012

An aging amateur takes his shot at glory in the world of mixed martial arts. As a younger man, Matthew Polly traveled to the Shaolin Temple in China and spent two years training with the monks who had invented the ancient art of kung fu. Fifteen years later, his weakness for Chinese takeout and Jack Daniel’s had taken its toll. Firmly into middle age and far removed from his past athletic triumphs, Polly decided to risk it all one last time. Out of shape and over the hill, he jumped headlong into the world of MMA.In Tapped Out, Polly chronicles... + Read More
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Series: Liu Bin's Zhuang Gong Bagua Zhang, Volume Two South District Beijing's Strongly Rooted Style Paperback Zhang Jie 9781583944653 $26.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Aug 14, 2012

In volume 2 of Liu Bin's Zhuang Gong Bagua Zhang, Professor Zhang Jie documents the style of Bagua Zhang developed by Liu Bin, one of Cheng Ting Hua's top students. Professor Zhang became a disciple in this tradition in 1979, apprenticing under the well-known expert Liu Xing Han in Beijing. He was carefully trained for many years, practicing Bagua's circle-walking techniques under the trees of Temple of Heaven park—the same place where Dong Hai Quan, Cheng Ting Hua, and many other masters used to train. A two-volume series, Liu Bin's Zhuang G... + Read More
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Series: The Internal Structure of Cloud Hands A Gateway to Advanced T'ai Chi Practice Paperback Robert Tangora 9781583944486 $21.50 HEALTH & FITNESS Jun 12, 2012

The Internal Structure of Cloud Hands offers readers an in-depth look into the art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan via the practice of Cloud Hands, a foundational exercise common to all schools of this popular martial art. Part theoretical treatise, part training manual, this book facilitates a deeper understanding of "internal" movement and training for students of T'ai Chi and other internal martial arts. Step-by-step exercises help to bring the theoretical into concrete practice and application. Author Robert E. Tangora, an accomplished practitioner an... + Read More