| Dojo Library & Recommended Reading
"Do not disdain or regard lightly either literary or military art; each is important and deserves equal cultivation and respect."~Okazaki |
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Children and the Martial Arts: An Aikido Point of View . An excellent primer for anyone who wants to pass on martial arts to children. Aikido For Life Great read on life and the dojo. The Book of Five Rings Great translation on Musashi’s text. Zen in the Martial Arts A study of the martial arts lifestyle,with insights from well known instructors. The Unfettered Mind The Samurai mindset presented in English. Jo, the Japanese Short Staff Co written by a Danzan Ryu sensei this book opens you up to tadional staff arts Living the Martial Way The ultimate guide for any serious martial arts students. This book should be required reading for any future black belts. Reference: Japanese Martial Arts Character Dictionary The Science of Self Defense for Girls and Women. By HS Okazaki. The Overlook Martial Arts Reader Randy F. Nelson A strong sampling of some of the best martial arts books around really speak to the reader The Overlook Martial Arts Reader Vol 2 |
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| Hagakure
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, William Scott Wilson (Translator) A guidebook and inspiration for anyone interested in achieving a courageous and transcendent understanding of life." Bushido by Tsunetomo Yamamoto, Justin F. Stone (Editor), Minoru Tanaka (Translator) Good information for both martial arts AND business. Bokken Art of the Japanese Sword by Dave Lowry Basics of Japanese swordsmanship using the bokken, the wooden training sword. Lowry covers stances, body movement, striking, combination techniques, and techniques with a partner. Fully illustrated Traditions Dave Lowry. Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways Autumn Lightning Dave Lowry The Education of an American Samurai The Best of Dave Lowry Dave Lowry Essays on martial arts traditions and practice. In The Dojo Dave Lowry A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts |
| Way of the Peaceful Warrior Profoundly moving tale and an important lesion on living in the moment. A must read for anyone seeking inner truth. The Fighters Body A wealth of nutritional information and training tips for the student or master. |