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  Karate-Do, My Way of Life

  by Gichin Funakoshi

  Linking the time when karate was a strictly Okinawan art of self-defense shrouded in the deepest secrecy and the present day, when it has become a martial art practiced throughout the world, is Gichin Funakoshi, the "Father of Karate-do." Out of modesty, he was reluctant to write this autobiography and did not do so until he was nearly ninety years of age. Trained in the Confucian classics, he was a... (more)
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  Geronimo Stilton: Book 40

  The Karate Mouse

  by Geronimo Stilton

  Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in order to win the competition?
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  Peeling the Onion

  by Wendy Orr

  Following an automobile accident in which her neck is broken, a teenage karate champion begins a long and painful recovery with the help of her family.
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  The Art of Peace

  by Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens

  The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace," which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed... (more)
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  Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Tuttle Martial Arts)

  by Dave Lowry

  The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists. This collection of essays includes discussions... (more)
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  The Homelanders: Book 4

  The Final Hour

  by Andrew Klavan

  The Homelanders are attacking - and it's Charlie's last chance to stop them. Charlie West was an ordinary high school kid who went to bed one night and woke up in the clutches of terrorists and wanted by the police for murder. He also woke up with no memory of the events of the last year. His memory is returning now and has brought the terrible realization that he knows when the terrorists are going to... (more)
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  Grip: A Memoir of Fierce Attractions

  by Nina Hamberg

  Set in San Francisco in the 1970s, Grip: A Memoir of Fierce Attractions is the true story of how a teenager fends off an armed intruder with only her wits, then goes on to become the toughest female martial artist in her karate school and an early advocate for women’s rights. Yet in private this five-foot fighter forms one disastrous relationship with men after another. Ultimately, Nina Hamberg finds her real... (more)
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  The Essence of Budo

  A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways

  by Dave Lowry

  The study of budo, or Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward achieving perfect balance in body, mind, and spirit. Here, Dave Lowry, who has pursued that path for over forty years, addresses the myriad issues, vagaries, and inconsistencies that arise for students of karate-do, judo, kendo, aikido, iaido and other Japanese martial arts—classical and modern—as their training develops,... (more)
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  Dojo Dynamics: Essential Marketing Principles for Martial Arts Schools

  by Fumio Demura

  Based on three decades of international experience, this valuable guidebook explains the logistics of establishing a profitable martial arts enterprise. Filled with illustrative examples and anecdotes from successful entrepreneurs in the field, it contains sound advice on marketing strategies, promotional efforts, and product development. Penned by the promoter of the popular Karate College summer camp, this... (more)
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  Moving Zen: One Man's Journey To the Heart of Karate (Bushido--the Way of the Warrior)

  by C. W. Nicol

  Moving Zen: One Man's Journey to the Heart of Karate is a multifaceted work with ever-surprising depths. It is the story of a young man arriving in Japan to come to grips with an alien culture; his first two, hard years studying the technique of, and spirit behind, Karate; and, finally, the story of how he learned the art of gentleness through strength. Twenty-two-year-old C. W. Nicol, born in Wales, a... (more)
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  The Way of Sanchin Kata: The Application of Power

  by Kris Wilder

  When Karate or Ti was first developed in Okinawa it was about using technique and extraordinary power to end a fight instantly. These old ways of generating remarkable power are still accessible, but they are purposefully hidden in Sanchin Kata for the truly dedicated to find. This book takes the practitioner to new depths of practice by breaking down the form piece-by-piece, body part by body part, so that the... (more)
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  The Bible of Karate Bubishi

  by Pat McCarthy

  No other classic work has had as dramatic an impact on the shaping and development of karate as The Bubishi. Treasured for centuries by karate?s top masters, studied, applied, and plagarized, The Bubishi is a classic Chinese work on philosophy, strategy, medicine, and technique as they relate to the martial arts. Referred to as 'the bible of karate' by the famous master Miyagi Chojun, for hundreds of years The... (more)
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  Karate Kick (Matt Christopher Sports Fiction)

  by Matt Christopher, Stephanie Peters

  Cole Richards has been training in karate for four years. He's on the brink of advancing to his next belt level, but as he prepares for his test, new challenges come his way. First, his dojo announces a "create-your-own kata" contest to take place the same day as his belt test. Now he's torn between practicing for the test and making up a series of moves that will knock his sensei's socks off. But before he even... (more)
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  Bunkai-Jutsu

  by Iain Abernethy

  This manual on Bunkai-Jutsu covers topics including: understanding Kata and Bunkai; the role of grappling in self defence; close range strikes; throws and takedowns; ground fighting; chokes and strangles; arm bars; leg and ankle locks; neck wrenches; finger locks; wrist locks; and fighting dirty.
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  Karate Warrior: A Beginner's Guide to Martial Arts

  by Austin St. John, Steve Rowe

  A comprehensive "training manual" covers such topics as the history, mystery, and romance of the martial arts, outlining the eightfold path to enlightenment, health, nutrition, the power of the mind, and basic techniques and movements.
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  Korean karate;: Free fighting techniques

  by Sihak Henry Cho

  The oldest Korean martial art was an amalgamation of unarmed combat styles developed by the three rival Korean kingdoms of Goguryeo, Silla. It was believed that young men with a talent for the liberal arts may have the grace to become competent warriors. These warriors were instructed in academics as well as martial arts, learning philosophy, history, a code of ethics, and equestrian sports. Their military... (more)
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  Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text

  by Gichin Funakoshi

  Nineteen kata ("forms") of karate-the art of self-defense without weapons-are presented here in complete detail. They are the ones selected by the great master and teacher, Gichin Funakoshi, to give comprehensive training in Karate-do, the way of karate. Fully illustrated demonstrations by the translator cover not only every technique of the kata but also the fundamentals and applications: how to make a fist;... (more)
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  The Black Belt Club: Book 1

  Seven Wheels Of Power

  by Dawn Barnes

  In this high-drama action novel, four members of the elite Black Belt Club set off on a daring adventure to save the world from an evil force that can only be stopped if they use their martial arts skills and karate-spirit powers to work together. Full of high-kicks, blocks, and intelligent problem-solving, here is a new series sure to pack a punch.This series will be heavily illustrated by comic book artist... (more)
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  Dynamic Karate (Bushido--The Way of the Warrior)

  by Masatoshi Nakayama

  Most books on karate usually do not provide complete, detailed instructions and illustrations--the fundamentals plus the fine points--that readers hope for. This book fills the gaps left by others. The late Master Masatoshi Nakayama, chief instructor of the Japan Karate Association, left this book as a testament. It reveals his great experience as a karate competitor and teacher, describing and illustrating... (more)
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  Okinawan Karate: Teachers, Styles, and Secret Techniques

  by Mark Bishop

  Written by a well-known figure in the Martial Artsl arts community noted for his outspokenness, this book is an engaging and rich text, certain to provoke and please. Okinawan Karate, long sought after by connoisseurs of Okinawan Martial Artsl arts, is the definitive survey and examination of traditional Martial Artsl arts of the island. With detailed lineage charts of most of the major Okinawan Martial Artsl... (more)