Eugeu_Ryu_Stylist Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Secrets of the Ninja Grandmaster by: Masaaki HatsumiVery Interesting read, with a lot of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 "Fighting Power"--- Loren ChristensenA best-selling source for developing MA power by a master who has 30-plus years of real street fighting experience."Zanshin"---Vince MorrisGood starting-point introduction to meditation by a British karate champion. The first meditation book I ever purchased."Buddhism, Plain and Simple"---Steve HagenSimplified way to better understand a beautiful philosophy and religion. Easy to read without complicated jargon and terminology."Karate-Do Foundations"---Sensei Mark MoellerA complete white belt level introduction to Okinawan karate-do technique, principles, and history. Respectfully,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I just joined so I am not sure if this book has been mentioned. Tang Soo Do (The Ulimate Guide to the Korean Martial Art) Written by Grand Master Kang Uk LeeI own a copy of Authentic Tang Soo Do, by Chun Sik Kim and Joe Goss.What do you suppose the differences are? Can you tell me if these names are familiar to you. This book is well put together, and a great read. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WudangDragon Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 "Bruce Lee's Fighting Method Volume 1: Self-Defence Techniques","Bruce Lee's Fighting Method Volume 2: Basic Training","Bruce Lee's Fighting Method Volume 3: Skill In Techniques","Bruce Lee's Fighting Method Volume 4: Advanced Techniques",All by Mitoshi Uyehara and Bruce Lee "We follow the World,The World follows Heaven,Heaven follows Tao,Tao follows the way things are." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Smyth Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 For me one of the most helpful books in my MA training has been the Bible. Even though it does not relate to karate so to say, but it has helped to engrave the morals and values which makes me who I am. It is my opinion that to become a true Martial Artist one must possess knowledge, control, and confidence with not only ones physical skills, but also within an inner peace of the mind and soul. I do not wish to preach christianity to anyone. What I will reccommend to anyone of any faith to use the teachings in whatever spirtual literature of your religion to help enhance yourself to become not just some one who practices Martial Arts but to become a Martial Artist.Heather You are only as good as you believe you can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 "The Encyclopedia of Tae Kwond Do" 15 volume edition [pre 1988 edition] by Gen. Choi Hong HiI'm curious to know what version of Tae Kwon Do's history these volumes subscribe to. The hundreds of years old version or the less then 60 years old version?Gen. Choi describes in these volumes how he came up with his style, called Taekwondo, and does not elaborate on ancient styles.He did claim that he had learned some Taek-yon, and had trained in Karate. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardHangHong Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 My recommendationsHistory of Karate - Morio HigaonnaTraditonal Karate-Do Vol 1-3 - M.HigaonnaBest Karate Series - Masatoshi NakayamaThe 20 Guiding Principle of Karate - Gichin FunakoshiKarate-Do: My way of life - G.FunakoshiThe Karate Dojo - Peter UrbanMoving Zen - C.W NicolThe Bubishi - Patrick McCarthyZen in the martial arts - Joe HyamsBunkai Jutsu - Iain Abernethy Richard Hang HongChief InstructorSeitou Ryu KarateFind me on Facebook!Seitou Ryu Karate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Anything by Loren Christiansen If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Anything by Loren ChristiansenDefinitely. I enjoy his books, and have 4 or 5 of them. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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