Matthew Polly. Gothan Books, 2007 This is a hilarious story of Matthew Polly’s 2-year tale of studying Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple. A very good book that has a very … Read more

Steven J. Pearlman. The Overlook Press, 2008 A very detailed book that discusses the ‘fundamental principles’ of all martial arts. A well-written book that at times is not an easy … Read more

Susan Perry and Ronald Rubin. Arete Press, 2001 This book contains 20 interviews with prominent American teachers and students. The interviews were originally published in the excellent Aikido Today Magazine … Read more

P L Cuyler. John Weatherhill Inc, 1979 The author graduated from Princeton University where she majored in Japanese history. A well thought out book that goes into great detail on … Read more

By Hiroshi Moriya: Forward and translation by William Scott Wilson. Kodansha International, 2004. Hiroshi Moriya is an expert on Chinese culture / philosophy. Apparently he has written over 70 books … Read more

Tri Thong Dang. Charles E Tuttle Company, 1993 Tri Thong Dang was born in Vietnam and has studied and taught martial arts worldwide. He is the founder of the Budo … Read more

Sang H Kim, PHD. Thistle Press, 1997 Dr Kim is an author of at least 7 martial art books and 40 instructional video tapes. He holds master rankings in Taekwondo, … Read more

J Sasamori and G Warner. Charles C Tuttle Company, 1974 Fully illustrated book introducing Kendo. I found this book extremely helpful when I was studying the art.

H Paul Varley with Ivan Morris and Nobuko. Penguin Books Ltd, 1974 Not a book for those who want an easy read – a detailed account of the Samurai.

Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Kodansha, Tokyo, 1984 Discusses the founder’s philosophy as well as pre-war development of Aikido.