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The Complete Book of Five Rings is an authoritative version of Musashi's classic The Book of Five Rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, Kenji Tokitsu. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by Musashi.

Obscure documents, Korean-language books, and in-depth interviews with tae kwon do pioneers tell the tale of the origin of the most popular martial art. In 1938, tae kwon do began at the end of a poker game in a tiny village in a remote corner of what is now North Korea by Choi Hong-Hi, who began the martial art, and his nemesis, Kim Un-Yong, who developed the Olympic style and became one of the most powerful, controversial men in sports. The story follows Choi from the 1938 poker game where he fought for his life, through high-class geisha houses where the art was named, and into the Vietnam War where the martial art evolved into a killing art. The techniques cut across all realms – from the late 1960s when tae kwon do trained Korean CIA agents kidnapped people in the United States and Europe to the 1970s when Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, and other Hollywood stars mastered the art’s new kicks. Tae kwon do is also a martial art for the 21st century, one of merciless techniques, indomitable men, and justice pumped on steroids.

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

The study of budo, or the Japanese martial arts for self-cultivation, is a lifelong path toward perfection of character. Here, Dave Lowry, a sword master who has practiced and taught budo for over 40 years, addresses the myriad issues, vagaries, and inconsistencies that arise for students of karate-do, judo, kendo, kenjutsu, aikido, and iaido as their training develops.

To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sam Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world's most fascinating and dangerous men.

Beginning students in Japanese martial arts, such as karate, judo, aikido, iaido, kyudo, and kendo, learn that when they are in the dojo (the practice space), they must don their practice garb with ritual precision, address their teacher and senior students in a specific way, and follow certain unwritten but deeply held codes of behavior. But very soon they begin to wonder about the meaning behind the traditions, gear, and relationships in the dojo.

The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace", which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life.

It takes a certain kind of person to do whatever is necessary to make a living as a mixed martial arts fighter. And it takes another kind of person to stand out from all the rest as both a wild man and a rock star. Chris Leben, otherwise known as "The Crippler", is that kind of person. Leben's reputation started when he appeared on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, a reality show and competition where hopeful fighters live together and vie for a UFC contract and a path to greatness.

Persimmon Wind - part memoir, part martial arts history, and part travelogue - relates Dave Lowry's experiences as he travels to Japan to reunite with his sensei, visit the graves of others of his martial lineage, and explore a country and culture that profoundly influenced his life. Lowry's account reveals a Japan unlikely to be witnessed by the average Westerner. Drawing on his deep knowledge of the martial arts, Lowry acts as an interpreter of sorts, deftly describing for the listener the myriad ways in which Japan's subtle, yet rich customs and rituals inform and enrich the seemingly mundane practices of life.

Extreme physical effort, especially when coupled with risk and deprivation, has been known to produce strong effects in people. These range from "runner's high" or being "in the zone" to far more mystical experiences: visions, hallucinations, and superhuman performance. Bone Games is the story of Rob Schultheis' exploration of this strange terrain - the altered states of consciousness that can be an elusive product of extreme sports.

This gripping tale follows the life of Jens Pulver, the current lightweight Ultimate Fighting Champion. Pulver reveals a youth spent in a family in which violence was the only way to deal with conflict, and in which his father's alcoholism made all family relationships contentious. Set against Pulver’s tumultuous upbringing, this account offers insight into his rise to prominence in the ring and his drive to overcome adversity and find inner peace.

Dave Lowry juxtaposes his singular experience as an adept student of kenjutsu (the art of swordsmanship) under a Japanese teacher in St. Louis with a riveting account of the samurai tradition in Japan. Intertwining tales of the masters with reflections on his own apprenticeship in the samurai's arts, he reveals in their time-honored methods a way of life with profound relevance to modern times.

"Le Hagakure", qui fut écrit au début du XVIIIe siècle, rassemble des préceptes, leçons et épisodes historiques liés à la voie du samouraï. Ce livre audio fut dicté par un samouraï devenu moine, Tsunetomo Yamamoto, à l'un de ses disciples, Tashiro. Tsuramoto, qui compila les récits de son maître dans quelque onze volumes.

Da quando a sette anni è salita per la prima volta sul tatami, Sara Cardin non ha mai smesso di combattere. Dalle prime gare a livello locale, quando si impone all'attenzione degli allenatori per il suo talento, alle sfide più importanti, oggi Sara Cardin vanta 20 titoli italiani, 7 Assoluti, svariate medaglie d'oro ai Campionati Europei e alle Premier League, e soprattutto il podio più importante della sua vita, nel 2014: Campionessa del mondo di karate. Oltre alle battaglie sul campo, questo audiolibro avvincente, che è più di una biografia.

Bruce Lee ist eine Ikone, weltbekannt für seine Kampfkünste und sein filmisches Vermächtnis. Aber er war auch ein zutiefst philosophischer Denker, der glaubte, dass Kampfsport mehr sei als nur eine Übung in körperlicher Disziplin – vielmehr sah er in ihm eine Metapher für persönliches Wachstum. In diesem Buch teilt Shannon Lee bisher unbekannte Anekdoten aus dem Leben ihres Vaters und all jene Ideen, die den Kern seiner Lehren bildeten.

Obstáculos existem para deixar a vida mais emocionante. Não há adversário forte demais. Não há treino pesado demais. Sempre é possível mais: lutar mais, ganhar mais e, principalmente, se esforçar no limite. Muito além do limite.

Cette interprétation martiale du fameux "Livre des Cinq Roues", renoue avec l'intention originaire de cet écrit qui concerne avant tout, si ce n'est exclusivement, le combattant. Y sont exposées et expliquées les vérités sans lesquelles on ne peut comprendre réellement et en profondeur les messages du fameux escrimeur Miyamoto Musashi. Stephen Kaufman, fondamentalement respectueux de l'œuvre du Maître, nous livre un traité de stratégie martiale qui associe l'approche instinctive du combat à une analyse philosophique.

Desde los inicios de la civilización china, hasta nuestros días, el kung-fu transmite una filosofía arcana y múltiples técnicas de combate que, a través del cine, han maravillado al mundo entero. La Breve historia de kung-fu nos descubre la apasionante historia de las artes marciales chinas, unas técnicas de combate que datan más o menos de los tiempos de Fu Xi en el 2.800 A. C.