Excellent Martial Arts (and Related) Books

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Krav Maga - Use of the Human Body as a Weapon Philosophy and Application of Hand to Hand Fighting Training System
1.  Krav Maga - Use of the Human Body as a Weapon Philosophy and Application of Hand to Hand Fighting Training System by Boaz Aviram
The list author says:
  "The definitive guide to IDF Krav Maga, and as such the standard reference used at our club"
£21.80   Used & New from: £20.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence
2.  Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence by Sgt. Rory Miller
The list author says:
  "A sobering comparison of standard martial arts training and reality"
£8.69   Used & New from: £5.89
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts)
3.  Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) by Adele Westbrook
The list author says:
  "Whatever your views on akido this is an extremely well written book with beautiful illustrations"
£18.96   Used & New from: £9.18
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

Fighting (Fighting Series)
4.  Fighting (Fighting Series) by Bob Breen
The list author says:
  "A great overview of fighting strategies, whatever your style"
Used & New from: £14.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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More Fighting Karate
5.  More Fighting Karate by Hideyuki Ashihara
The list author says:
  "An impulse buy many many years ago but the only 'real world' karate book I have ever seen"
Used & New from: £159.94
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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In Search of the Warrior Spirit: Teaching Awareness Disciplines to the Military
6.  In Search of the Warrior Spirit: Teaching Awareness Disciplines to the Military by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
The list author says:
  "A first hand account of teaching martial arts skills to the Green Berets - a fascinating read"
£16.14   Used & New from: £6.42

Angry White Pyjamas: An Oxford Poet Trains with the Tokyo Riot Police
7.  Angry White Pyjamas: An Oxford Poet Trains with the Tokyo Riot Police by Robert Twigger
The list author says:
  "An english teacher in Tokyo learns aikido alongside the riot police - great fun"
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Iron and Silk (Vintage departures)
8.  Iron and Silk (Vintage departures) by M. Salzman
The list author says:
  "An account of an english teacher living in China and studying Wushu"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Arm-locks for All Styles
9.  Arm-locks for All Styles by Iain Stuart Abernethy
The list author says:
  "Excllent overview of wrist, elbow and shoulder locks"
£12.74   Used & New from: £12.23
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Filipino Combat Systems: An Introduction to An Ancient Art For Modern Times
10.  Filipino Combat Systems: An Introduction to An Ancient Art For Modern Times by Mark, Edward Cody
The list author says:
  "Great overview of the Filipino martial arts"
£11.35   Used & New from: £9.47

Brawn: Bodybuilding for the Drug-free and Genetically Typical
11.  Brawn: Bodybuilding for the Drug-free and Genetically Typical by Stuart McRobert
The list author says:
  "Practical advice on weight training for 'hard gainers' - changed how I train for the better"
Used & New from: £2.00
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises
12.  You Are Your Own Gym: The Bible of Bodyweight Exercises by Mark Lauren
The list author says:
  "A great resource for staying strong when you dont have access to a gym"
£9.86   Used & New from: £4.69
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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