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Tao of Jeet Kune Do Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.36 — 8,562 ratings — published 1975
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A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as martial-art)
avg rating 3.93 — 65,664 ratings — published 1645
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Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,905 ratings — published 2008
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Karate-Do: My Way of Life Karate-Do: My Way of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,490 ratings — published 1975
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Essential Anatomy for Healing & Martial Arts Essential Anatomy for Healing & Martial Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.16 — 87 ratings — published 2000
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The Bible of Karate: Bubishi The Bible of Karate: Bubishi (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.17 — 383 ratings — published 1995
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The Unfettered Mind The Unfettered Mind (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.04 — 3,714 ratings — published 1644
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as martial-art)
avg rating 3.99 — 17,279 ratings — published 1716
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Self-Defense Techniques, Vol. 1 Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Self-Defense Techniques, Vol. 1 (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.21 — 716 ratings — published 1977
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Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 230 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques Complete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 230 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.10 — 463 ratings — published 2007
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Jiu-Jitsu University Jiu-Jitsu University (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,479 ratings — published 2008
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 3.94 — 602,075 ratings — published -500
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.18 — 54,106 ratings — published 1997
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Zen in the Martial Arts Zen in the Martial Arts (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,040 ratings — published 1979
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Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 3.92 — 304 ratings — published 2004
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Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,528 ratings — published 1943
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The Lake in the East Mountain (Desolate Era #2) The Lake in the East Mountain (Desolate Era #2)
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avg rating 4.19 — 624 ratings — published
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The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 3.66 — 151 ratings — published 2010
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Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua: Principles and Practices of Internal Martial Arts Combat Techniques of Taiji, Xingyi, and Bagua: Principles and Practices of Internal Martial Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.00 — 50 ratings — published 2006
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Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 4 Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 4
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.52 — 21 ratings — published 1959
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Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 3 Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 3 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.60 — 20 ratings — published 1959
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Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 2 Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 2 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.29 — 28 ratings — published 1959
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Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 1 Rajawali Sakti dan Pasangan Pendekar, Jilid 1 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.12 — 41 ratings — published 1959
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Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 4 Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 4 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.63 — 19 ratings — published 2014
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Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 3 Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 3 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.46 — 24 ratings — published 2014
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Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 2 Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 2 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.36 — 22 ratings — published 2014
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Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 1 Pendekar Pemanah Rajawali, Jilid 1 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.31 — 35 ratings — published 2014
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Kenji Vol. 12 (Premium) Kenji Vol. 12 (Premium)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.22 — 9 ratings — published 2002
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Kenji Vol. 9 (Premium) Kenji Vol. 9 (Premium)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.20 — 15 ratings — published 2001
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Kenji Vol. 4 (Premium) Kenji Vol. 4 (Premium)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 3.91 — 11 ratings — published 2001
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Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,416 ratings — published 1992
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.50 — 620 ratings — published 1980
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Ed Parker's Infinite Insights Into Kenpo 1: Mental Stimulation Ed Parker's Infinite Insights Into Kenpo 1: Mental Stimulation (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.16 — 187 ratings — published 1982
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Skill in Techniques, Vol. 3 Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Skill in Techniques, Vol. 3 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.28 — 492 ratings — published 1977
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Basic Training, Vol. 2 Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Basic Training, Vol. 2 (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.21 — 748 ratings — published 1977
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The Filipino Martial Arts as Taught by Dan Inosanto The Filipino Martial Arts as Taught by Dan Inosanto (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.49 — 83 ratings — published 1980
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Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art (Bruce Lee Library) Bruce Lee The Tao of Gung Fu: A Study in the Way of Chinese Martial Art (Bruce Lee Library)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.18 — 804 ratings — published 1987
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Wrestling for Fighting: The Natural Way Wrestling for Fighting: The Natural Way (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.06 — 94 ratings — published 2007
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Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.25 — 3,261 ratings — published 2000
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Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body Bruce Lee: The Art of Expressing the Human Body (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,514 ratings — published 1998
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The Impeccable Twins 01: Pertarungan Saudara Sedarah The Impeccable Twins 01: Pertarungan Saudara Sedarah (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as martial-art)
avg rating 4.18 — 337 ratings — published 2000
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Taekwondo: The Korean Martial Art (Paperback) - Common Taekwondo: The Korean Martial Art (Paperback) - Common
by (shelved 1 time as martial-art)
avg rating 0.0 — 0 ratings — published
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Kadochnikov System – Your Invisible Weapon: The Martial Art of 21 Century Kadochnikov System – Your Invisible Weapon: The Martial Art of 21 Century (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as martial-art)
avg rating 3.41 — 32 ratings — published 2014
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Moon Cultivation: Sci-fi Cultivation LitRPG Adventure Moon Cultivation: Sci-fi Cultivation LitRPG Adventure (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as martial-art)
avg rating 4.44 — 27 ratings — published
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The Sword & the Mind: The Classic Japanese Treatise on Swordsmanship and Tactics The Sword & the Mind: The Classic Japanese Treatise on Swordsmanship and Tactics (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as martial-art)
avg rating 4.02 — 272 ratings — published 1986
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The Art and Science of Judo: A Guide to the Principles of Grappling and Throwing The Art and Science of Judo: A Guide to the Principles of Grappling and Throwing (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as martial-art)
avg rating 4.18 — 22 ratings — published
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Scientific Jiu-Jitsu: A Unified Theory of Grappling (Martial Science) Scientific Jiu-Jitsu: A Unified Theory of Grappling (Martial Science)
by (shelved 1 time as martial-art)
avg rating 4.45 — 11 ratings — published
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“Do not fear a martial art style. Fear diligent style practitioners!”
― Robert Dallmann, The Definitive History of Bushido Kai

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“Anyone who has mastered a weapon – truly mastered it – is a humble man or woman.”
― Steven Erikson, The Crippled God

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