BOKKEN ART OF THE JAPANESE SWORD
AUTHOR: DAVE LOWRY The author has trained in Japan in several martial traditions and is concerned that the ryu may be lost or diluted unless an effort is made to preserve them. In this book, he presents the basics of training with the boken, or wooden sword. His chapters include origins, training rationale, equipment, basics, striking methods, combination techniques, and training with a partner. |
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JU-JITSU CLASSICAL AND MODERN.
AUTHOR EDDIE FERRIE
The book traces the history of this fascinating martial art from feudal Japan up to the present day, and explores a huge repertoire of techniques. Manoeuvres designed for every level of ability, from basic to advanced, are described and illustrated with over 200 black and white photographs and line drawings.
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KORYU AIKIDO
AUTHOR: NOBUYOSHI HIGASHI
There are many techniques which cannot be fully executed in free practice (randori). Professor Tomiki classified and developed the most effective use of 50 of these techniques from traditional jujutsu and aikido. He called these Koryu-goshin-no-kata (Self defence form of traditinal aikido). Koryu-goshin-no-kata demonstrates defense against armen and unarmed opponents.
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TAEKWONDO BASICS
AUTHOR: SCOTT SHAW
Scott Shaw. Are you ready to learn taekwondo but don't know where to begin? With Taekwondo Basics, you'll learn everything about this martial art in no time. This book offers an easy to understand introduction to taekwondo.
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CHI KUNG
AUTHOR: ELEANOR MCKENZIE.
Step by step exercises at the heart of Tai Chi
Cultivate your personal energy to promote self healing in only a few minutes a day.
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The Kung Fu Handbook
Author: Peter Warr
The Kung Fu Handbook Looks at the history and development of Chinese Martial Arts as well as demonstrating stances, hand and foot techniques from some of the main styles, and the phylosophy behind the martial art.
It also breaks down some of the structured forms of Wushu, and finally how the techniques can be used for self-protection.
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