THOMAS GLOVER arrived in Nagasaki in 1859, just as Japan was opening to the West. Within a few years he had played a crucial role in the overthrow of the Tokugawa Shogunate

Practiced in almost every country around the world, Judo is an Olympic sport with internationally recognized rules and regulations.

The Shorokan and Shorokai forms of Karate Do were created by the founder of modern day karate, Master Gichin Funakoshi,

Aikido is a martial art developed in Japan by Master Morihei Uyeshiba. It is only in recent years - since World War II - that it has spread outside Japan.

Aikido techniques, originally based on ancient Jujutsu, are exceedingly effective for actual combat.

THE MARTIAL SPIRIT is an introduction to the origin, philosophy, and psychology of the martial arts.

Too many policemen are injured in the line of duty because self defense training has simply not kept pace with other technical advances in modern police work. Yet crisis-intervention is an increasing part of the day-to-day challenges of law enforcement.

By adding more advanced tools and concepts to the modern ninja's training regimen, this book continues where volume one left off.

For Every woman - Any age and fitness no specialized training necessary for women by a woman

This manual is for the information, guidance, and use of all Black Dragon Fighting Society personel.