The ART OF KARATE is a unique book that for the first time presents karate pictorially-as a genuine art form rather than merely as a means of self-defense or as a contact sport

GICHIN FUNAKOSHI is world famous as one of karate's great masters. Born in Shuri, Okinawa Prefecture, in 1868.

Discover What China has Known for 1000 Years - Self-Healing Works! Wouldn't it be nice to stop common ailments before they happen?

People interested in a system of self-development will find this an exciting and practical introduction to the philosophy and history of the soft internal martial arts

Winning karate depends on analysing exactly what goes into successful competition, starting with the very basic moves.

The martial arts of Southeast Asia, China and Japan have as their ultimate aim mastery over self, complete awareness, and harmony with gravity and body structure.

Discusses the connection between martial arts and spiritual awareness in several cultures, and shows techniques for using the mind and body as a weapon

Shaolin Kungfu has been considered by many as the best martial art in the world. But Kungfu is just one of the "three treasures" of Shaolin, the other two being igong and Zen.

As a martial artist, you have special needs. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat?

Exciting and high-energy, Aikido keeps growing in popu-larity. This martial art uses an irresistible and challenging mix of flexibility, speed, and agility.

Within these pages, you will discover traditional karate; along the way, perhaps many of your own beliefs about karate will be confronted.

Japanese Obi Belts are use specifically for Japanese Sword based martial arts like Iaido, Kendo and Kenjitsu

Very Old Master Muay Thai Pad Black/Red *Used* that we have recently found while clearing out storage. None refundable

Written in accord with traditional Japanese martial arts theory and practice, ledwab and Standefer have written a book most useful to any student