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Martial Arts Books

Martial arts books, manuals and booklets

The term Martial Arts Books is a broad one indeed. Here it simply refers to any book that deals with the subject in general.

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This means that martial arts books can be about the historical development or traditional aspects of the arts. Or, such a book may deal with the ethical, moral and philosophical ideas and challenges within the arts. Another possibility is to show the benefits of doing martial arts to begin with. There are also martial arts books that discusses the arts from a more meta-physical, theoretical or ideological point of view. Then you have books that connects martial arts to cultural and/or religious systems, movements and situations. Some of this budo litterature is focusing on one country, while others are covering several countries, or even a large region (like the Orient). And' let us not forget books that is about the development of styles, like various weapon styles, or unarmed combat - without being style spesific.

People in the arts:

There are books that covers how different women look at, and can benefit from, martial arts training. You'll also find books on the legendary figures of budo and martial arts.

What are your favorite books about the fighting arts?:

I would be glad if you took the time to tell me about your martial arts books. If there's a picture and a review I will be sure to include it here!

Here are the various entries:

	Title:	A Woman's Guide to Martial Arts
	Author:	Monica McCabe Cardoza
	Language:	English
	About:	Martial arts guide for women

	Title:	Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts
	Author:	Tri Thong Dang
	Language:	English
	About:	Philosophy, ai-ki, harmony, ethics, budo, moral stories

	Title:	Budo Secrets: Teachings of the Martial Arts Masters
	Author:	John Stevens
	Language:	English
	About:	Budo philosophy, tradition

	Title:	Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts
	Authors:	Donn F. Draeger and Robert W. Smith
	Language:	English
	About:	Oriental MA, connections, development, methods, history

	Title:	Dojo Wisdom - Find Your Inner Warrior: 100 simple (...)
	Author:	Jennifer Lawler
	Language:	English
	About:	Motivation, inspiration, studying, martial arts wisdom

	Title:	Inner Secrets of Martial Arts Success
	Author:	Rod Turner
	Language:	English
	About:	E-Book: Techniques, MA, traditions and more

	Title:	Insights Along the Warrior's Path: The Paradox of (...)
	Author:	Chris Parker
	Language:	English
	About:	Budo philosophy, insights

	Title:	Karate-Do: My Way of Life
	Author:	Gichin Funakoshi
	Language:	English
	About:	Karate-do, budo, tradition, ethics, philosophy, history

	Title:	The Karate Myth: Why Most Martial Arts and (...)
	Author:	Jeffrey M. Miller
	Language:	English
	About:	E-Book: Self-defense, MA, traditions, techniques

	Title:	Kodo - Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of (...)
	Author:	Kensho Furuya
	Language:	English
	About:	Budo philosophy, tradition

	Title:	Koryu Bujutsu, Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan
	Editor:	Diane Skoss
	Language:	English
	About:	Japan, classical warrior traditions

	Title:	Living the Martial Way: A manual for the way a (...)
	Author:	Forrest E. Morgan
	Language:	English
	About:	Martial arts philosophy, tradition, ethics

	Title:	Martial Arts for Women: A Practical Guide
	Author:	Jennifer Lawler
	Language:	English
	About:	Practical guide to the martial arts

	Title:	Martial Arts: The Spiritual Dimension
	Author:	Peter Payne
	Language:	English
	About:	Budo, spirituality, psychology, meta-physics

	Title:	Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
	Author:	Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook
	Language:	English
	About:	Bushi, samurai, bujutsu, Japan, warrior traditions

	Title:	The Dance of Becoming: Living Life as a Martial Art
	Author:	Stuart Heller
	Language:	English
	About:	Traditions, movement, ideas, exercises, philosophy

	Title:	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Martial Arts
	Author:	Cezar Borkowski and Marion Manzo
	Language:	English
	About:	All about various martial arts, guide

	Title:	The Fighting Spirit of Japan
	Authors:	Ernest J. Harrison
	Language:	English
	About:	Japanese fighting traditions, budo culture

	Title:	The Martial Arts
	Author:	Michel Random
	Language:	English
	About:	Japanese martial arts traditions

	Title:	The Overlook Martial Arts Handbook
	Author:	David Mitchell
	Language:	English
	About:	Overlook on Asian martial arts

	Title:	The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts
	Authors:	Howard Reid and Michael Croucher
	Language:	English
	About:	Martial arts, history, tradition, development

	Title:	The Way to the Martial Arts
	Author:	Peter Lewis
	Language:	English
	About:	A look at many martial arts systems

	Title:	Women in the Martial Arts
	Author:	Carol A. Wiley
	Language:	English
	About:	Women's view on martial arts, women in the arts

	Title:	Zen in the Martial Arts
	Author:	Joe Hyams
	Language:	English
	About:	Practical zen, philosophy, MA wisdom

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