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Clearance ITEM: AUC-BOO-1040-A1
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THE WEAPONLESS WARRIORS
Kim
Class Sak-18
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Our Price: $6.50
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This rare book is an informal history of Okinawan karate and its growth, told through vignettes about its most famous practitioners. One of the most thoroughly researched histories of Okinawan karate, this book includes rare photographs of the earliest pioneers of Naha-te, the empty-hand style of self-defense. Kim, an expert in karate history, is a member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame (1986, Man of the Year). 112 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-041-5 )
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Clearance ITEM: AUC-BOO-1061-A1
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BUDOSHOSHINSHU
Yuzan translated by Wilson
Class Sak-18
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Our Price: $7.00
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This 17th-century text written for the education and guidance of Japanese warriors delineates the ethics, morality and daily duties of a class of people dedicated to honor and courage. Wilson holds a Master's degree in Japanese language and literature. Fully illustrated. 128 pgs. (ISBN 0-89750-096-2)
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Clearance ITEM: AUC-BOO-1324-A1
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MODERN BUJUTSU AND BUDO
Draeger
Class Sak-18
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Our Price: $10.00
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The modern bujutsu are well-defined, highly pragmatic forms of self-defense, both armed and unarmed, that have been skillfully adapted to meet contemporary needs by experts in the classical traditions. In contrast, according to the author, the story of the modern budo—and especially the sports-oriented forms of kendo, judo, and karate —is one both of adaptation and perversion of the classical ideals. He explodes a number of myths about modern budo, criticizing the gulf that often separates these systems from their traditional essence as spiritual disciplines.
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Clearance ITEM: AUC-BOO-1325-A1
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CLASSICAL BUDO
Draeger
Class Sak-18
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Our Price: $10.00
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In this book, the author illuminates the compelling historical, political, and philosophical events that gave rise to the development of the budo arts. The classical budo are not combat systems like their forerunner, bujutsu, or "martial arts"; nor are they sports like modern judo, kendo, or karate. They are first and foremost spiritual disciplines, whose ultimate goal, achieved through the most rigorous mental and physical training, is self-realization in the tradition of Zen Buddhism. The author details the history, philosophy, and methods of a variety of these "martial ways," some using weapons and some weaponless, and reveals how they evolved from their combative roots. The book includes fascinating artwork from classical sources, and archival photographs of modern budo masters in action.
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Clearance ITEM: AUC-BOO-1332-A1
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A BOOK OF 5 RINGS
Musashi
Class Sak-18
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Our Price: $7.00
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A perennial bestseller with over 350,000 sold, A Book of Five Rings is the martial arts classic which is now indispensable as the definitive Japanese guide to business strategy.
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Clearance ITEM: AUC-BOO-1665-A1
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THE CLASSICAL MAN
Kim
Class Sak-18
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Our Price: $8.50
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A collection of stories as told by Richard Kim makes this a very popular book with everyone. Now in its sixth printing this book is entertaining as well as informative with lots of insights. A popular gift item for any martial artist.
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Clearance ITEM: AUC-BOO-1857-A1
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THE ART OF WAR
Niccolo Machiavelli
Class Sak-18
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Our Price: $8.50
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Voltaire said, "Machiavelli taught Europe the art of war; it had long been practiced, without being known." For Niccolò Machiavelli, war was war, and victory the supreme aim to which all other considerations must be subordinated. The Art of War is far from an anachronism—its pages outline fundamental questions that theorists of war continue to examine today, making it essential reading for any student of military history, strategy, or theory. Machiavelli believed The Art of War to be his most important work. 247 pages.
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