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Jay Gluck. Personally Orientated Books, 1962 Considered a classic when published in 1962. Over 400,000 copies sold of the original edition. Obviously dated but worth ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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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 ... Read more

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