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Karate - beyond Dan grade
Karate Jutsu: The Original Teachings of Gichin FunakoshiKarate Jutsu: The Original Teachings of Gichin Funakoshi by Gichin Funakoshi
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Funakoshi before the growth in sport karate
The Bible of Karate: The Bubishi (Tuttle Martial Arts)The Bible of Karate: The Bubishi (Tuttle Martial Arts) by Patrick McCarthy
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One of several modern translations of the key guide to Karate
Karate-do Nyumon: The Master Introductory TextKarate-do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text by Gichin Funakoshi
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the much over looked introduction to the Kyohan - Check out the bit on Kawashi
Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate (Japanese Arts)Classical Kata of Okinawan Karate (Japanese Arts) by Patrick McCarthy
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Kata is the heart of karate but to understand the bunkai it often helps to look at the older versions of these forms
Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World ViolenceMeditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence by Sgt. Rory Miller
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Understanding the common acts of violence. Is your training good enough?
Shaolin Chin NaShaolin Chin Na by Yang Jwing-Ming
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Chin na the origins of tuite
The Art of Holding: Principles and TechniquesThe Art of Holding: Principles and Techniques by Marc Tedeschi
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Good reference on locking and restraint techniques - key to undestanding uke-te
Okinawan KarateOkinawan Karate by Mark Bishop
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History and diversity of Okinawan karate
Five Years One Kata: Putting Kata Back at the Heart of KarateFive Years One Kata: Putting Kata Back at the Heart of Karate by Bill Burgar
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There is more to kata than meets the eye
One Arrow, One Life: Zen, Archery, EnlightenmentOne Arrow, One Life: Zen, Archery, Enlightenment by Kenneth Kushner
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Martial arts philosophy
The Book of Five Rings (Pocket Classics)The Book of Five Rings (Pocket Classics) by Musashi Miyamoto
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A koan (zen puzzle) on tactics and thinking
Karate-do Kyohan: The Master TextKarate-do Kyohan: The Master Text by Gichin Funakoshi
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Funakoshi after the start of commercial karate
Channan: Heart of the Heians (Analysis & Application)Channan: Heart of the Heians (Analysis & Application) by Elmar T. Schmeisser
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Back to the roots of kata with throws and joint locks
Kung Fu Panda (2-Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008]Kung Fu Panda (2-Disc Edition) [DVD] [2008]
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Just in case you start to take it all too seriously