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1	Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text more books like this by Gichin Funakoshi, Tsutomu Ohshima (Translator) Nineteen "kata" ("forms") of karate - the art of self-defense without weapons - are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate. see all copies from $8.85! new only from $22.43! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Self-Defense Techniques more books like this by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara How to survive attacks on the street, defenses against surprise attacks, armed and unarmed assailants, one attacker or many, are among the topics covered. see all copies from $5.99! new only from $6.63! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Skill in Techniques more books like this by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara, Mike Plane (Contributions by) Bruce Lee teaches you how to develop skills in body movement, hand techniques, kicking, parrying, striking vital target points and sparring. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.24! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Ransom more books like this by Jay McInerney Begun before BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY, but published after its runaway success, RANSOM is the story of a group of young Americans in Japan--in particular, Christopher Ransom. Ransom has fled to Japan to escape a drug deal gone bad, and is a student of karate, hoping the discipline of the martial art will help him find out who he is. His world ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Karate-do my way of life more books like this by Gichin Funakoshi Linking the time when karate was a strictly Okinawan art of self-defense shrouded in the deepest secrecy and the present day, when it has become a martial art practiced throughout the world, is Gichin Funakoshi, the "Father of Karate-do." Out of modesty, he was reluctant to write this autobiography and did not do so until he was nearly ninety ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Bo, karate weapon of self-defense more books like this by Fumio Demura Fumio Demura, who studied under Taira Shinken, covers stances, striking, blocking, combinations, sparring and an entire kata. Demura is considered among the finest bo experts of the modern age. see all copies from $4.55! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do more books like this by Shoshin Nagamine A definitive resource on the technique and philosophy of pure Okinawan karate, this book presents the teachings of Shoshin Nagamine, the last of the legendary pre-war karate masters. 1,000+ photos. see all copies from $7.98! new only from $7.98! \| SVS
8	Kung Fu : History philosophy and technique. more books like this by David Chow Revealed for the first time in English are some of kung-fu's most outstanding secrets -- the reality behind some of the enigmas. From original sources in China, Chow and Spangler describe feats which most Westerners consider impossible, including: how to walk up the side of the wall; how to beat an enemy with the flick of a finger, and the delayed ... see all copies from $4.40! new only from $13.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Kung Fu Book of Caine more books like this by Herbie J Pilato, David Carradine (Foreword by) The complete guide to the incredibly popular 1970's TV series Kung Fu features facts about the series previously unavailable to fans and provides in-depth background information, photographs, and episode-by-episode summaries. Carradine tells his thoughts on the Kung Fu phenomenon. see all copies from $5.35! new only from $12.50! \| first editions
10	Best Karate, Vol.1: Comprehensive more books like this by Masatoshi Nakayama All the basic points of karate arranged systematically for effective learning, step by step--the parts of the body used as natural weapons, the stances, how to block, how to attack, introduction to the kata and to kumite. The fundamentals as presented in this volume, briefly but accurately, are the distillation of the author's forty-six years' ... see all copies from $3.73! new only from $10.43! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Karate the Art of "Empty-Hand" Fighting more books like this by Hidetaka Nishiyama, Richard C Brown This definitive volume is a systematic presentation of the "empty hand" art of karate. An easy-to-follow manual illustrated with over 1,000 photographs, it gives step-by-step explanations and thorough analyses of all the basic movements and techniques of karate. It includes a full description of the sport, including history, organization, training ... see all copies from $3.88! new only from $9.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Complete Tae Kwon Do Hyung more books like this by Hee Il Cho After years of preparation, master Cho presents a three-volume series containing the original 20 traditional recognized forms, as well as the philosophy behind each, beginning with "chonji" and continuing through "ton il." see all copies from $3.63! new only from $10.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Tae Kwon Do: The Ultimate Reference Guide to the World's Most Popular Martial Art more books like this by Yeon Hee Park, Yeon Hwan Park, Jon Gerrard Here is a complete, authoritative guide to taekwon do, the ancient Korean fighting art that now boasts more than 18 million practitioners worldwide. This invaluable learning and teaching resource contains all the essential information needed to master every aspect of the TKD experience, from warming-up exercises to actual competition. Over 750 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.88! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	Basic Training more books like this by Bruce Lee, Mitoshi Uyehara The originator of jeet kune do covers the fighting man's exercise system, the on-guard position, footwork, power training, speed training, the nontelegraphic punch and training in awareness. see all copies from $2.61! new only from $5.79!
15 view cover	Tang Soo Do: The Ultimate Guide to the Korean Martial Art more books like this by Kang UK Lee More than 900 detailed action photographs and years of meticulous research by its author make this the best and most comprehensive book on the popular Korean martial art of Tang Soo Do. The only manual to cover the 19 forms (from white to black belt-4th Dan/Master Instructor), it details all the moves in each form for beginning and experienced ... see all copies from $11.22! new only from $15.08! \| SVS
16 view cover	Nunchaku: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense more books like this by Fumio Demura All-Japan karate champion Fumio Demura demonstrates the movements and fighting applications of the nunchaku. This book features gripping stances, blocking, striking, footwork, nunchaku and karate similarities, and more than 20 defenses against other weapons. see all copies from $2.10! new only from $6.03! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Bruce Lee's Fighting method, advanced techniques more books like this by Bruce Lee, M. Uyehara This book presents the advanced techniques. Chapters include hand techniques, attacks with kicks, counters and tactics. see all copies from $5.95! new only from $8.38! \| SVS
18 view cover	Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art more books like this by Peter Urban Karate is not only a means of self-defense; it is also a sport and philosophy. This book examines each of these aspects and explains why educators and parents are becoming interested in karate. While showing how karate can change the lives of those who practice it--giving them health, self-confidence, and both physical and mental discipline--the ... see all copies from $2.06! new only from $9.18! \| first editions \| SVS
19	Karate Kid more books like this by B B Hiller see all copies from $1.99! new only from $61.43! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Best Karate, Vol.5: Heian, Tekki more books like this by Masatoshi Nakayama 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 to attain first dan. Demonstrated by the author and Yoshiharu Osaka. see all copies from $2.40! new only from $9.38! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Sai: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense more books like this by Fumio Demura This fully illustrated book covers gripping, flipping, stances, blocks, karate and sai similarities, movements, footwork, combinations and sparring. Fumio Demura is an expert in traditional karate weapons and an international ambassador of karate. see all copies from $2.04! new only from $2.09! \| SVS
22 view cover	Tae-Kwon Do: Secrets of Korean Karate more books like this by Sihak Henry Cho In this classic volume, illustrated with nearly 1,000photographs, the author explains when, where, why, and how to best apply the deadly techniques of Tae Kwon Do. This book gives pinpoint explanations of the advantages and disadvantages of each move, analyzing them step-by-step from offensive, defensive and counterattacking perspectives. The ... see all copies from $2.75! new only from $3.78! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Karate-Do Nyumon more books like this by Gichin Funakoshi, John Teramoto (Translator) Karate-do Nyumon literally means a passage through the gates of the Karate way - in other words, an introduction to the world of Karate. Karate-do Nyumon is the result of Master Funakoshi's wish to clarify Karate thought and practice for those who know nothing about it. It comprises unpublished writings from the years before his death in 1957, ... see all copies from $7.30! new only from $11.59! \| SVS
24 view cover	Self-Defense Nerve Centers & Pressure Points: For Karate, Jujitsu & Atemi-Waza more books like this by Bruce Tegner see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.13!
25 view cover	Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu more books like this by Yang Jwing-Ming, Jeffery A Bolt (Photographer), Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang, PH.D. This book is a comprehensive study guide to the fundamental and intermediate levels of Shaolin long fist kung-fu. In terms of showing and preserving knowledge for the students and instructors of long fist, this volume provides an invaluable aid for teaching sequences and explaining other aspects of the style. This book lays a foundation for ... see all copies from $5.04! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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