Martial Arts

“A true warrior is always armed with three things: the radiant sword of pacification; the mirror of bravery, wisdom, and friendship; and the precious jewel of enlightenment.”—Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido

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The Karate Way

Discovering the Spirit of Practice

Dave Lowry

Karate is not just a sport or a hobby—it’s a lifetime study toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, one of the best-known writers on the Japanese martial arts, illuminates the complete path of karate including practice, philosophy, and culture.… Read More

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Ki and the Way of the Martial Arts

Kenji Tokitsu

While technical prowess and physical power are essential characteristics of a martial artist, true mastery of the art comes by cultivating one's inner strength. Here, Kenji Tokitsu—an authority on Japanese and Chinese combat arts and a respected karate teacher—shows how… Read More

Ki and the Way of the Martial Arts

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Kyudo

The Way of the Bow

Feliks Hoff

Kyudo: The Way of the Bow is the authoritative guide to the technique and philosophy of the ancient art of Japanese archery. Originally a samurai discipline, kyudo integrates technical skill with the development of a completely focused and disciplined… Read More

Kyudo

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The Life-Giving Sword

Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun

Yagyu Munenori

The legendary seventeenth-century swordsman Yagyu Munenori was the sword instructor and military and political adviser to two shoguns—and was a rival to the great Miyamoto Musashi. Despite his martial ability and his political power, Munenori spent his life immersed in… Read More

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The Lone Samurai

The Life of Miyamoto Musashi

William Scott Wilson

Miyamoto Musashi (1584‒1645) was the legendary samurai known throughout the world as a master swordsman, spiritual seeker, and author of the classic book on strategy, the Book of Five Rings. Over 350 years after his death, Musashi and his legacy… Read More

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Miyamoto Musashi

His Life and Writings

Kenji Tokitsu

Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the fifteenth century, was a renowned samurai warrior. He has become a martial arts icon, known not just as an undefeated dueler, but also as a master of battlefield strategy. Kenji Tokitsu turns… Read More

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Miyamoto Musashi

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Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship

Nicklaus Suino

To become an expert swordsman, one must pay close attention to detail, be highly self-critical, and practice diligently every day under the guidance of a good teacher. Unfortunately, contact time with a worthy mentor is limited for most. Practice Drills… Read More

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Practice Drills for Japanese Swordsmanship

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The Principles of Aikido

Mitsugi Saotome

Mitsugi Saotome—a principal student of Morihei Ueshiba, the Founder of Aikido—explains the philosophy and practice of the popular martial art, which emphasizes harmony and peaceful resolution of conflict. Over one thousand photographs illustrate the basic principles and techniques, including the… Read More

The Principles of Aikido

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Remembering O-Sensei

Living and Training with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido

Susan Perry

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido, is one of the greatest and most beloved martial artists in history. Remembering O-Sensei is a portrait of Ueshiba as told by his uchi-deshi, the students… Read More

Remembering O-Sensei

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The Shambhala Guide to Aikido

John Stevens

Aikido is the "Art of Peace," a discipline that emphasizes harmony and the peaceful resolution of conflict. Far more than a self-defense technique, Aikido is a physical and spiritual discipline that aims at unifying the body and spirit with the… Read More

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The Shambhala Guide to Kendo

Minoru Kiyota

Kendo is the art of swordsmanship that was cultivated by the samurai in medieval Japan and it is an increasingly popular martial art studied in the West today. While most books on kendo focus primarily on kata, or the… Read More

The Shambhala Guide to Kendo

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Strategy in Japanese Swordsmanship

Nicklaus Suino

After years of practicing persistently and developing technical prowess, advanced students in the Japanese sword arts need to cultivate a strategic mind if they are to advance to the rarefied level of master swordsperson. Rather than passively absorbing the sword… Read More

Strategy in Japanese Swordsmanship

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Sword and Brush

The Spirit of the Martial Arts

Dave Lowry

This moment of perfect clarity that is the force behind all the traditional Japanese arts—from archery to flower arranging—is celebrated here in Dave Lowry's exploration of the common principles shared by calligraphy and the martial arts.

Forty-two examples of… Read More

Sword and Brush

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The Sword of No-Sword

Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu

John Stevens

Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens's biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu's remarkable life. From Tesshu's superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations,… Read More

The Sword of No-Sword

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T'ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom

Linda Lehrhaupt

Unlike most t'ai chi books, which focus strictly on how to do the t'ai chi forms, T'ai Chi as a Path of Wisdom presents a personal, practical view of this intriguing martial art. Lehrhaupt shares illuminating stories from… Read More