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Written by Tsuneyoshi Matsuno this book is filled with rare and ancient knowledge and history opf the Ninja plus a complete section on Kiai Jitsu. Plus studying a person's face to see their true nature and thinkings. He also discusses the inner secrets...

Written in 1922 Ryukyu Kenpo Karate is the first book written by Gichin Funakoshi the founder of Japanese Karate. This is over 100 years ago and is a glimpse into the mind of the man who started it all and what he wanted it to be. This book with only a...

NOW AVAILABLE Written in 1928 RENTANGOSHIN Karate Jitsu is the 2nd book of Gichin Funakoshi the founder of Japanese Karate. It is very close to being 100 years old as well. In this book we have many more photographs. Although this book has been...

Translated from Japanese into English KONISHI ZUKAI KARATE was first printed on March 25, 1956. The author, Yasuhiro Konishi was born in 1893 in Tokyo, Japan. Photos of him are featured throughout the 300 plus pages in this book, performing the...

Kanken Toyana was born in Okinawa, Japan in 1888, He started his martial arts training at age nine under Anko Itosu. In this book he explores the morality of Karate-Do, secret techniques and performs an entire kata, finishing up with a meeting of the...

This book on Chin na teaches the grappling techniques of Chinee Kung Fu and taught by Willy Lin you are in good hands to learn these rarely taught skills of Chinese Kung Fu. You will learn throws chokes restraining techniques and so much more that you...

Steve Sanders is one of the founding members of the Black Karate Federation BKF and his tournament fighting skills are legendary. His speed and timing was second to none on the west coast. He fought with the heart of a lion. Nigel Binns as well is a...

Author Tonny Tulleners covers bowing, blocks, punches and kicks, which are fundamental to all martial arts and can be applied to any style. Tulleners was the 1965 middleweight International Karate Champion and is known to have defeated Chuck Norris in a...

One of the key components in the Wing Chun system of Kung Fu is "Chi Shou" or sticky hand training. In essence, sticky hand sensitivity training is based on feeling the direction of your opponent's energy. When you can fight smart why fight...

John F. Gilbey in his book "Secret Fighting Arts Of The World" mentioned a visit he had with a fist fighter from Benares India. Upon visiting this old master he was curious to why they did no kicking. To his curiosity the old master replied, "I do...

Elmar T. Schmeisser, Doctor of Medical Physiology and Master Instructor certified by the American Teacher's Association of the Martial Arts, brings together his scientific background and more than 25 years of experience in karate for the benefit of...

Kam Yuen famed for his work on the TV show "Kung Fu"explains step by step the basics of Shaolin Kung Fu. This is a compilation of the series printed in Karate Illustrated plus more. Arranged in progressive lesson form, this book offers you a rounded out...

NOW AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING   Written in 1941 Dai-Nihon Karate do Ama no Kata" Heavenly Kata and Photo Gallery. This is an almost lost kata created by both Gichin and Gigo Funakoshi. Although it is very basic kata this Heavenly kata it is an...

Israelie Kapap is one of the most useful martial arts ever taught to defend yourself no forms or patterns just simply real life self defence that truly works. All the fluff is taken away and you are  left with Judo and Karate techniques that are...

Author Andrew Adams taught English, journalism and drama, and was also a contributor to Black Belt magazine. He wrote books on many subjects, but Ninja: Invisible Assassins, is a fascinating look at those dark, fear inspiring men, who became known...

Volume 1 of the Hwa Rang Do series by Joo Bang Lee, is the foundation of this series of books, and includes concepts, theories and historical information. Demonstrated in clear, easy to follow photographs featuring Lee, are Hwa Rang Do stances, striking...

This book is devoted to the fundamentals of Shotokan kumite. Through excellent photos, Hirokazu Kanazawa shows you exactly how to perform kumite, for all levels, up to and including black belt. Several examples are shown for each type of kumite, with a...

Eric Lee a movie star and a champion of many contests has written this book on one of his favorite weapons the three sectional staff. You will learn from one of the very best as he teaches strikes blocks and so much more that only a real master can teach...