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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text 38 reviews
Gichin Funakoshi
Kodansha International, 1973
An Invaluable Resource, Among the First Karate Documents
+ EXCELLENT
+ Karete-Do Kyohan: The Master Text
+ not much to say
+ A must have
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Deadly Force Encounters: What Cops Need To Know To Mentally And Physically Prepare For And Survive A Gunfight 11 reviews
Alexis Artwohl, Loren W. Christensen
Paladin Press, 1997
A needed tool for law officers
+ Not just for Police Officers, invaluable to anyone that's willing to defend themselves with force
+ Must have book for all law enforcement officer's
+ Required Reading for ALL Officers
+ On mental aspects of combat
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On War (Penguin Classics) 66 reviews
Carl von Clausewitz
Penguin Classics, 1982
Strategy ? - This book is required reading.
+ Slog
+ The Definitive Von Clausewitz
+ Geo-Political Student
+ "War is nothing but a duel on an extensive scale."
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Complete Kickboxing: The Fighter's Ultimate Guide to Techniques, Concepts and Strategy for Sparring and ...6 reviews
Martina Sprague, Keith Livingston
Turtle Press, 2004
Worth Every Penny
+ Most comprehensive book on stand-up fighting I've ever read.
+ the ultimate guide for anyone interested in kickboxing
+ GREAT BOOK FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
+ A well-rounded compilation of facts
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The Prince (Bantam Classics)284 reviews
Niccolo Machiavelli
Bantam Classics, 1984
The Recipe of the American Corporate State
+ The Giant of the Self-Help Genre
+ mc review
Machiavelli's "The Prince" is a guide of morality-void techniques for acquiring and maintaining political power and ultimately, political fortune. Written nearly 500 years ago, this blueprint for tyranny is just as relevant today. As his compass, Machiavelli uses history, both ancient and ...
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The Gift of Fear305 reviews
Gavin De Becker
Dell, 1998
should be required reading in high school
+ A great book for all!
+ The Gift of Fear Is the Gift of Awareness
+ Highly Recommended!
+ Listening to your inner voice.
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The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu: The Secrets of Kung Fu for Self-Defense, Health, and Enlightenment (Tuttle ...38 reviews
Wong Kiew Kit
Tuttle Publishing, 2002
Shaolin Kung Fu
+ Great Beginners Book
+ Great Book
+ One of the best books on Shaolin Kung Fu
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Training at the Speed of Life, Vol. 1: The Definitive Textbook for Police and Military Reality Based Training12 reviews
Kenneth R. Murray
Armiger Publications, 2004
The Bible to Reality Based Training
+ Excellent
+ great book - fun to read
+ one of the greatest
+ RBT saftey and more
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The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques21 reviews
Kyuzo Mifune
Kodansha International, 2004
Classical Judo
+ What an awesome textbook for Judo
+ The Real Deal
+ Recommended for all Martial Artists
+ Simply the best
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The Art Of War9 reviews
Antoine De Jomini
Greenhill Books, 2006
The Ultimate Handbook on Military Strategy and Tactics
+ the forgotten Master
+ Please note!
+ "War does not make one great"
+ A classic of military thinking
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Secrets of the Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan29 reviews
Oscar Ratti, Adele Westbrook
Book Sales, 1999
A classic text!
+ A Note to the Ignorant
+ A great addition to any library
+ good refrence book
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Classics of Strategy and Counsel, Volume 1: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary2 reviews
Thomas Cleary
Shambhala, 2001
Great reading for anybody interested in leadership
+ Understanding
Anyone interested in learning about leadership should go back to the classics. Clearly has done a great job putting together a collection of the most influencial eastern classics in three volumes. The five classics included in this volume present crucial aspects of human development and ...
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Let Every Breath...Secrets of the Russian Breath Masters1 review
systema, 2006
Actually very good - but...
The book IS good - good, sound advice on breathing, without much of the mysticism usually accompanying books on qigong or pranayama. This said, I have a couple of remarks:
1. The book DOES have some mystics hype - and in some points sounds like the author(s?) are trying to better sell their ...
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Strategy: Second Revised Edition (Meridian)46 reviews
B. H. Liddell Hart
Plume, 1991
Modern Classic
+ Strategy Classic
+ The Optimistic Jew
Though I am not sold on Liddell Hart's thesis in this book, it provides such an expansive analysis of historical military accounts that I cannot discount its indelible mark on my future thoughts of military strategy. Clausewitz puts me to sleep, but Liddell Hart kept me awake into the wee hours of ...
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Tai Chi Chuan: 24 & 48 Postures with Martial Applications19 reviews
Liang Shou-Yu
YMAA Publication Center, 1996
Great instructional book
+ Excellent book
+ Nicely written
+ Way better than most ...
+ Great for Beginners
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The Secrets of Judo: A Text for Instructors and Students15 reviews
Jiichi Watanabe, Lindy Avakian
Tuttle Publishing, 1990
Great
+ Technical, Sometimes Dry. Always Good
+ Amazing
This book great for people who want to get better at the philosophy of Judo. It really breaks the art down in to a physics class that might be a little hard for some to understand but if you can follow along it will bring your game up to the next level and put you in the right direction.
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On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and Peace94 reviews
Dave Grossman, Loren W. Christensen
PPCT Research Publications, 2004
Dead ( no pun intended) On
+ Criminal Prosecutor
+ Critical Primer for the Citizen Soldier
+ informative
+ An outstanding read, recommended for all warriors.
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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction81 reviews
Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti
Tuttle Publishing, 1989
Hands Down The Best Book I Have Ever Read On Aikido!
+ Indispensable for Aikido fans, excellent for any martial artist
+ Simply a great book
+ Comprehensive Overview for the Beginner
+ Excellent Over of Aiki Principles & Techniques
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Mastering Kung Fu: Featuring Shaolin Wing Chun (Mastering Martial Arts Series)25 reviews
Garrett Gee, Benny Meng, ...
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2003
Understanding the "Idea at the Beggining".
+ Great Book
+ Logic!!!
+ Definitive Work
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Sharpening the Warriors Edge: The Psychology & Science of Training18 reviews
Bruce K. Siddle
PPCT Research Publications, 1995
Great Resource
+ Thought provoking
Great resource for anyone involved, either as a participant or trainer, in high stress activities.
Siddle keeps the focus limited to the relationship between survival stress, escalating heart rates and combat performance but he does an outstanding job of explaining and demonstrating how they ...
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