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The Book of Five Rings

The Book of Five Rings: William Scott Wilson’s Translation

When the undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave in 1643 and wrote The Book of Five Rings, a manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy,...
Jiu-Jitsu University by Saulo Ribeiro

Jiu-Jitsu University by Saulo Ribeiro

Saulo Ribeiro is a six-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and he is world-renowned for his functional jiu-jitsu knowledge and flawless technique. In Jiu-Jitsu University,...
Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts

Bruce Lee’s Striking Thoughts

Within the pages of Bruce Lee's Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's amazing success— as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration...
Martial Arts Books For Children

Martial Arts Books For Children 2007-2017

ere are many different types of martial arts books for children that are fun books and we are listing those books here on USAdojo.com....
Martial Arts Books For Children

Martial Arts Books For Children 1990-2006

There are many older martial arts books for children that are excellent books so we are listing those books even though they me be...
Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams

Zen in the Martial Arts

Under the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts in Zen in the Martial...
The Djurus of Pentjak Silat

The Djurus of Pentjak Silat

Silat is a term generally used to define the indigenous arts of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Southern Philippines, countries comprising a cast archipelago of...
Donald Miskel

Transition

Eventually I’ll make my own transition. I pray that the life I've lived and the legacy I leave behind will pave the way for...
My Karate Odyssey

My Karate Odyssey By Hoosain Narker – Chapter 1: Training under Apartheid

The first chapter of Hoosain Narker's book "My Karate Odyssey" tells the story of training in the martial arts during Apartheid in South Africa. South...
Martial Arts Morals and Ethics

Martial Arts Morals and Ethics

Ken Gullette talks with Jonathan Bluestein and Byron Jacobs about Wu De (武德), pronounced "Woo-Duh" - Martial Morality and Ethics. https://youtu.be/E9_U4yOd3vY All you have to do...
Martial Arts Media for Children

Martial Arts Media for Children

Martial arts media for children includes martial arts magazines and sports related magazines as well as other forms of media including coloring books, puzzles...
Martial Arts Practices Relieves Depressions

How To Use Martial Arts To Overcome Depression

Depression is as old as humankind, and is one of the oldest described diseases in the history of medicine. World Health Organization predictions suggest...
Willie Lim Classical Dimension

Tai Chi Chuan

Speak to your friends who do Karate or Tae Kwon Do about Tai Chi Chuan and they will tell you it is a slow...
Martial Arts Style Or System

Are You Training A Martial Arts Style Or System?

Current times discussions and written treatises on martial arts training often treat the terms "Style" and "System" as interchangeable, yet they are not at...
Martial Arts Training For Children

Martial Arts Training For Children: A Parents Guide

Introduction At the surface, martial arts training is very attractive to both parents and children alike for many different reasons. With so much time and...
Barbie® Made To Move™ Martial Artist

Barbie® Made To Move™ Martial Artist

Barbie active sports dolls are ready to compete! Each Barbie Made to Move doll has 22 “joints” -- in the neck, upper arms, elbows,...