Martial Arts Recomended Reading

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Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense
1.  Stick Fighting: Techniques of Self-Defense by Masaaki Hatsumi
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  "A good book for braching out from the central  DZR boards"
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Zen in the Art of Archery: Training the Mind and Body to Become One (Arkana)
2.  Zen in the Art of Archery: Training the Mind and Body to Become One (Arkana) by Eugen Herrigel
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  "alternative reading for those interested in Zen, a must for advanced grades."
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The Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Classics)
3.  The Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Classics) by Musashi Miyamoto
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  "alternative reading for those interested in Zen, a must for advanced grades."
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Hagakure - Book of the Samurai
4.  Hagakure - Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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Kodokan Judo
5.  Kodokan Judo by Jigoro Kano
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  "A must for Nage Waza Variations, from inventor of Judo"
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The Art of War
6.  The Art of War by James Clavell
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  "alternative reading for those interested in Zen, a must for advanced grades."
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Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882
7.  Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882 by Darrell Craig
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  "The origins of ju-jitsu a must for those with a historical interest"
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Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
8.  Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan by Oscar Ratti
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  "Samurai history well told and constructed"
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The Samurai Sourcebook (Arms & Armour Source Books)
9.  The Samurai Sourcebook (Arms & Armour Source Books) by Stephen Turnbull
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  "Samurai history well told and constructed"
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Sai: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Literary Links to the Orient)
10.  Sai: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense (Literary Links to the Orient) by Fumio Demura
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Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense
11.  Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura
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Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series)
12.  Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series) by Dave Lowry
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Classical Budo: Classical Budo v. 2 (The martial arts & ways of Japan)
13.  Classical Budo: Classical Budo v. 2 (The martial arts & ways of Japan) by Donn F. Draeger
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Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu
14.  Classical Fighting Arts of Japan: A Complete Guide to Koryu Jujutsu by Fumon Tanaka
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Classical Bujutsu: Classical Bujutsu v. 1 (The Martial Arts & Ways of Japan)
15.  Classical Bujutsu: Classical Bujutsu v. 1 (The Martial Arts & Ways of Japan) by Donn F. Draeger
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Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts)
16.  Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts) by Dave Lowry
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Kodo: Ancient Ways. Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist.
17.  Kodo: Ancient Ways. Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist. by Kensho Furuya
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Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan
18.  Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan by Dave Lowry
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Sword and Brush: Spirit of the Martial Arts
19.  Sword and Brush: Spirit of the Martial Arts by Dave Lowry
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Jo: The Japanese Short Staff (Unique Literary Books of the World)
20.  Jo: The Japanese Short Staff (Unique Literary Books of the World) by Don Zier
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Total Stick Fighting: Shintaido Bojutso
21.  Total Stick Fighting: Shintaido Bojutso by Hiroyuki Aoki
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Bo: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense
22.  Bo: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura
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Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship
23.  Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship by Nicklaus Suino
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The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary
24.  The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary by Andrew Nelson
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The Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke.: A Contemporary Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke
25.  The Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke.: A Contemporary Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke by Daidoji Yuzan
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