Martial Arts Books And DVDs

An anthology of 12 samural manuscripts showing the meaning and guiding principles of samurai life.

A history and instructional guide by the world's oldest living master of Ba Gua. There are chapters on chi, on the metaphoric and symbolic aspects of Ba Gua practice, and on its origins, its relation to the I Ching, and more. Later chapters describe power training exercises, as well as sexual, athletic and martial applications.

Every day, innocent people are accosted and assaulted by criminals, many of whom carry weapons. The increasingly popular martial art of Krav Maga offers powerful methods and a direct approach to fighting back. Krav Maga was founded for the Israeli armed forces and adopted by many other groups worldwide. This book presents self-defense techniques.

This second edition of Flashing Steel includes new techniques, updated photographs, and theoretical explanations for both new and existing sword forms.

Written in 1643 by the preeminent samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi, this classic text is presented in full in a new translation and is accompanied by numerous comments and drawings that originate from the period of the samurai. The book is divided in accordance with the elements that compose the world: The Book of the Earth, The Book of Water, The Book of Fire, The Book of the Wind, and The Book of the Void. Together they reflect the bushido spirit—the worldview of the wise samurai—and combine the character of the expert warrior and the Zen spirit, which teaches one to live in harmony with oneself and with the world.