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My favourite Martial Arts reads...
A Listmania! list by J. Boyle "Jboyle79" (Liverpool, UK)

1. Tao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee

The list author says:
	"Focuses more on street fighting techniques, but the theories and philosophy are valid across the board."

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2. Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

The list author says:
	"The definitive Samurai handbook"

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(29 customer reviews)

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3. 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

The list author says:
	"A nice introduction to the Samurai code, without the depth of the Hagakure"

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4. The Art of War by James Clavell

The list author says:
	"Sun Tzu is the ULTIMATE tactician, even by todays standards. I own a more recent translation by the same author which Amazon doesnt have."

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5. The Book of Five Rings (Pocket Classics) by Musashi Miyamoto

The list author says:
	"Again, Mushashi IS martial arts for millions of people. Even if you aren't a student of a Japanese style, there is still a lot to learn from this book."

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6. Tao Te Ching: Definitive Edition by Lao Tzu

The list author says:
	"An excellent philosophical piece, worth a look even if you dont normally 'get' philosophy."

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7. The Complete Tae Kwon Do Hyung, Volume 3 by Hee Il Cho

The list author says:
	"A step by step guide by a true master, an excellent reference point, but not one to learn from as many moves have now changed slightly. Also, it isnt complete, as some senior paterns dont appear."

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8. Complete Conditioning for Martial Arts (Complete Conditioning for Sports Series) by Sean Cochran

The list author says:
	"AN excellent reference book for training ideas and principles to aid you in TaeKwon Do and other kicking/striking martial arts."

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9. Stretching Scientifically: a Guide to Flexibility Training by Thomas Kurtz

The list author says:
	"A guide to stretching training and principles which really opened my eyes (and stretched my legs)"

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10. Samurai Zen by Scott Shaw

The list author says:
	"Scott Shaw is THE MAN. He has been training for longer than I have been alive, and he knows his stuff. An excellent intro to Zen meditation and philosophies as it applies to martial arts."

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11. Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams

The list author says:
	"Again, an excellent piece on Zen meditation and philosophies as they apply to the martial arts."

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12. Bruce Lee: Fighting Spirit by Bruce Thomas

The list author says:
	"Everyone has their favourite Bruce Lee biography, and this is mine. I dont claim that it's the most accurate or true, but it is a well written story of a true martial artist and one of my heroes."

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