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Here are a few good books out of Shihan's library. You can also search Amazon.ca from right here. |
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| The Gift of Fear is an excellent book that will highlight your natural born signals to danger. Awareness is the first step in effective self defense and this book will show just how aware you are. | |
| Zen in the Martial Arts is a staple of any Martial Arts library. Valuable lessons for the dojo and for life. | |
| The Sword of No-Sword is an account of the life of one of Japan's last Samurai Warriors, Yamaoka Tesshu. Stevens takes an indepth look into the life of this Master of Zen, Calligraphy and the Sword. | |
| Secrets of the Samurai is an in-depth look at the Martial Arts and culture surrounding the Samurai Warriors. Dealing with all art forms in use at the time, this is a valuable resource for information on the old arts (Koryu) of Japan. | |
| Kodokan Judo is a reprint of the old text written by the founder, Jigoro Kano. This book includes old photos from the original print where possible and shows a host of non-competition techniques. You may be surprised at what you find in this one. | |
| The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do is a classic on the art of Karate, written by a legendary Sensei, Shoshin Nagamine (who was one of Shogo Kuniba's instructors). | |
| Angry White Pyjamas is a first hand account of an Aikido beginner and his gruelling one year course in the famed Yoshinkan Senshusei (riot police) course. A very good read. | |
| Mastering Jujitsu is an excellent book on the technical aspects and history of Brazillian Jujitsu. Rather than being filled with hundreds of techniques, it is filled with information on strategy and positioning yourself to win on the ground. | |