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"
£8.39   Used & New from: £5.08
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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
The list author says:
  "alternative reading for those interested in Zen, a must for advanced grades."
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.45
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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."
£9.69   Used & New from: £4.38
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Hagakure - Book of the Samurai
4.  Hagakure - Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Used & New from: £2.89
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

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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"
£11.89   Used & New from: £5.99
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The Art of War
6.  The Art of War by James Clavell
The list author says:
  "alternative reading for those interested in Zen, a must for advanced grades."
Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882
7.  Japan's Ultimate Martial Art: Jujitsu Before 1882 by Darrell Craig
The list author says:
  "The origins of ju-jitsu a must for those with a historical interest"
£20.40   Used & New from: £7.38
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
8.  Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan by Oscar Ratti
The list author says:
  "Samurai history well told and constructed"
Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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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"
Used & New from: £4.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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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
Used & New from: £3.42
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense
11.  Tonfa: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura
£11.02   Used & New from: £4.48
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series)
12.  Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series) by Dave Lowry
Used & New from: £25.95
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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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
£18.99   Used & New from: £4.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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
Used & New from: £35.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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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
£17.09   Used & New from: £5.25
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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
£14.03   Used & New from: £5.28
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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
£11.02   Used & New from: £5.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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
£14.03   Used & New from: £5.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Sword and Brush: Spirit of the Martial Arts
19.  Sword and Brush: Spirit of the Martial Arts by Dave Lowry
£14.39   Used & New from: £3.99
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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
£10.76   Used & New from: £5.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Total Stick Fighting: Shintaido Bojutso
21.  Total Stick Fighting: Shintaido Bojutso by Hiroyuki Aoki
Used & New from: £39.94
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Bo: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense
22.  Bo: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense by Fumio Demura
£11.25   Used & New from: £6.61
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship
23.  Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship by Nicklaus Suino
£9.89   Used & New from: £5.00
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary
24.  The New Nelson Japanese-English Character Dictionary by Andrew Nelson
£56.95   Used & New from: £30.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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
£11.02   Used & New from: £2.84
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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