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1	Zen in the Martial Arts more books like this by Joe Hyams add to wishlist "A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."-- "Samurai Maximum." Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than 25 years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyam reveals to you how the daily application of Zen ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.45! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Comprehensive Applications of Shaolin Chin Na: The Practical Defense of Chinese Seizing Arts for All Styles more books like this by Jwing-Ming Yang, James O'Leary (Editor) add to wishlist For intermediate and advanced students, seizing techniques applied in real combat scenarios. see all copies from $5.98! new only from $5.98! \| SVS
3	Dynamic Strength more books like this by Harry Wong add to wishlist Comprehensive instructions with plenty of photos to show how to strengthen muscles, gain power and improve physique without the problems of weight training. The first section explains the mental aspects of dynamic strength. The second section covers the warm-up exercises. The dynamic strength exercises are covered thoroughly in the third section. see all copies from $22.45! new only from $49.99! \| first editions
4	The Zen Way to Martial Arts: A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai more books like this by Taisen Deshimaru add to wishlist Taisen Deshimaru explains the way of the samurai through this engaging series of lessons that provides practical wisdom for all students of martial arts, as well as for the general reader interested in Zen. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.65! \| SVS
5	Pressure-Point Fighting: A Guide to the Secret Heart of Asian Martial Arts more books like this by Rick Clark add to wishlist Pressure-point fighting - the practice of manipulating the body's vital nerve and reflex points for self-defence - offers the ability to neutralize attackers without causing permanent harm. This intricate and temporarily devastating self-defence system has obvious advantages. What has been missing until now is a comprehensive guidebook from the ... see all copies from $5.96! new only from $8.56! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Self-Defense Nerve Centers & Pressure Points: For Karate, Jujitsu & Atemi-Waza more books like this by Bruce Tegner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00!
7	Shaolin Chin Na: The Seizing Art of Kung-Fu more books like this by Yang Jwing-Ming, Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang, PH.D. add to wishlist In the Chinese language, chin na roughly translates into two words: "chin"-to seize, and "na"-to control. Thus, the major purpose of chin na is to quiet or stop an aggressive action without maiming or injuring to a serious extent. As a result, chin na relies on grasping, pressing and unnaturally twisting the sensitive parts of an opponent's body ... see all copies from $3.19! new only from $19.19! \| first editions
8	Xing Yi Quan Xue: The Study of Form-Mind Boxing more books like this by Sun Lu Tang, Lutang Sun add to wishlist Translated by Albert Liu and Dan Miller, this is the first English edition of Sun Lu Tang's 1915 classic xing yi quan (hsing-i chuan) text. This book has served as the standard text on the art of xing yi quan for over 80 years! In addition to the original text and photographs of Sun Lu Tang, the authors have added a complete biography of Master ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $16.23! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Secrets of the Ninja more books like this by Ashida Kim add to wishlist The word "ninjitsu" originated in sixth-century Japan. Originally, the role of the Ninja was to gain information about the enemy and to sabotage his operations. Over the centuries the sect (which might be called the original Fifth Column) perfected the art of boring from within. The Ninja long ago perfected the art and techniques of covert entry, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.75! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Chinese Boxing: Masters and Methods more books like this by Robert Smith add to wishlist Distilling the martial art known in the West as kung fu, Robert Smith presents Chinese boxing (ch'uan shu) as an art "that combines the hardness of a wall and the softness of a butterfly's wings." His lively, pragmatic account conveys the discipline and insights acquired in ten years of study and travel in Asia. Smith describes his work with t'ai ... see all copies from $5.99! new only from $35.29! \| first editions
11 view cover	Ninjutsu History and Tradition more books like this by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi add to wishlist 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. see all copies from $15.00! first editions
12 view cover	Secrets of Effective Offense: Survival Strategies for Self-Defense, Martial Arts, and Law Enforcement more books like this by Marc MacYoung add to wishlist An intense martial arts primer with a concentration on techniques of offense, strategy, and preemption, rather than defense and reaction. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $10.00!
13 view cover	The Grandmaster's Book of Ninja Training more books like this by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, Hatsumi Masaaki add to wishlist Dr. Hatsumi's topics cover the nutritional needs of a ninja, the changing physical attributes of the 'new' ninja, details on training for the novice as well as the advanced student, and the spiritual aspects of ninja training and how it applies to the modern world. With numerous photos, Dr. Hatsumi demonstrates the extemporaneous techniques that ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $10.57! \| SVS
14	Tao of Wing Chun Do more books like this by James W. Demile, Bruce Lee add to wishlist see all copies from $9.98! new only from $64.95!
15 view cover	Jo: The Japanese Short Staff more books like this by Don Zier, Tom Lang add to wishlist In the early 1600's, master martial artist Muso Gonnosuke was defeated by Musashi Miyamoto. Humiliated, Muso isolated himself. During this period of time, he conceived the idea of a new form of staff fighting that used a shortened stick four feet in length. The Jo combines the techniques of the spear, sword and the naginata. see all copies from $9.95! new only from $52.74! \| first editions
16 view cover	Hsing-I: Chinese Mind-Body Boxing more books like this by Robert W Smith add to wishlist Hsing-I, Chinese Mind-Body Boxing is a seminal work in the field of Chinese martial arts. It was one of the very first publications in English about these little known arts, and remains a classic. It covers all the most important aspects of learning this ancient boxing method, including the history, the philosophy, the training sets and the two ... see all copies from $3.48! new only from $4.99! \| SVS
17 view cover	Ultimate Dim-Mak: How to Fight a Grappler and Win more books like this by Erle Montaigue add to wishlist Grappling is not superior, just different, says Erle Montaigue, a former pro wrestler himself. Here he takes you inside the mind of the grappler and reveals his strategy, thus taking away his edge. Learn to target the most vulnerable points and apply foolproof dim-mak sleeper holds to counter the moves grapplers will use in any no-holds-barred ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $24.07! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Nei Jia Quan: Internal Martial Arts Teachers of Tai Ji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, and Ba Gua Zhang more books like this by Jess O'Brien (Editor) add to wishlist "Nei Jia Quan" is a collection of interviews with prominent martial internal martial artists from all over the world. Each essay is an examination of some aspect of the underlying philosophy and practice of Chinese martial arts, detailing the training theories and methodologies that compose tai ji, xing yi, and ba gua. Photographs both recent and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.58! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense more books like this by Bruce Lee (Introduction by) add to wishlist Originally published in 1963, this book includes personal testimonies regarding the author and his art from James Y Lee, the legendary Ed Parker, and jujutsu icon Wally Jay. Through hand-drawn diagrams and captioned photo sequences, Lee's text comes to life as he demonstrates a variety of training exercises and fighting techniques. Topics include ... see all copies from $4.25! new only from $6.78! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Secrets of Cabales Serrada Escrima Secrets of Cabales Serrada Escrima more books like this by Mark Wiley add to wishlist Escrima is a highly effective self-defence technique and one of the three major Filipino martial arts. It prepares the warrior for both armed and unarmed combat. This illustrated guide also includes the history and philosophy of Escrima, along with technique. see all copies from $6.33! new only from $8.22! \| first editions
21 view cover	Hong Kong Action Cinema more books like this by Bey Logan add to wishlist An introduction to the evolution of Hong Kong cinema from the its 1940s origins in the popular Peking Opera--where actors are still required to tumble and battle with classical weapons, as well as sing--to the recent American popularity of stars like Jackie Chan and directors such as John Woo and Tsui Hark. Bey Logan is the editor of "Combat" ... see all copies from $3.85! new only from $6.12! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Art of Throwing: Principles & Techniques more books like this by Marc Tedeschi add to wishlist This guide outlines the principles and techniques that define the art of throwing in most martial arts. More than 1200 photographs introduce over 130 practical techniques encompassing all types of throws: shoulder throws; hip throws; leg throws; hand throws; sacrifice throws; kick-counter throws; advanced combination throws and transitions; and ... see all copies from $14.98! new only from $15.85! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Ninja Mind Control more books like this by Ashida Kim add to wishlist Now you can unlock the ancient secrets of Ninja mind control and discover for yourself the fantastic powers of the legendary Ninja warriors. By combining simple methods of meditation with aggressive maneuvers, you can become the master of any situation--from the author of Ninja Secrets of Invisibility. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.30! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Wing Chun Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide more books like this by Joseph Wayne Smith add to wishlist This martial arts manual is a comprehensive guide to the basic forms and principles of Wing Chun kung-fu. In over 300 black-and-white photographs, "Wing Chun Kung-Fu: A Complete Guide" leads the reader step-by-step through the beginning forms of Wing Chun kung-fu, including Chi gerk, Chi sao and Wing Chun sticky-hand and sticky-leg techniques, as ... see all copies from $9.18! new only from $9.94! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Chinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I & Pa-Kua more books like this by Robert W Smith, Allen Pittman add to wishlist Perfect for people of all ages and nearly any level of health, Chinese internal boxing does not depend on muscular strength. Instead, its power is drawn from the cultivation and practical application of internal energy, or ch'i. "Chinese Internal Boxing: Techniques of Hsing-I & Pa-Kua" is an in-depth guide to the practice of two styles of Chinese ... see all copies from $11.41! new only from $29.22!

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