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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 404 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.93 — 65,502 ratings — published 1645
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Tao of Jeet Kune Do Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 277 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.36 — 8,560 ratings — published 1975
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Zen in the Martial Arts Zen in the Martial Arts (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 175 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,039 ratings — published 1979
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 173 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.94 — 600,849 ratings — published -500
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Hardcover)
by (shelved 168 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.99 — 17,265 ratings — published 1716
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Karate-Do: My Way of Life Karate-Do: My Way of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 145 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.25 — 2,488 ratings — published 1975
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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 113 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,904 ratings — published 2008
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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by (shelved 107 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,404 ratings — published 1983
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The Art of Peace The Art of Peace (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 99 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,179 ratings — published 1992
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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 99 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,416 ratings — published 1992
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Bushido: The Soul of Japan Bushido: The Soul of Japan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 93 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.82 — 10,846 ratings — published 1899
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The Unfettered Mind The Unfettered Mind (Paperback)
by (shelved 86 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.04 — 3,712 ratings — published 1644
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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 72 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.18 — 803 ratings — published 1987
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Zen in the Art of Archery Zen in the Art of Archery (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 72 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.98 — 17,191 ratings — published 1948
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Secrets of the Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan Secrets of the Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 71 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.99 — 876 ratings — published 1973
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Jiu-Jitsu University Jiu-Jitsu University (Paperback)
by (shelved 66 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.55 — 1,478 ratings — published 2008
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The Bible of Karate: Bubishi The Bible of Karate: Bubishi (Paperback)
by (shelved 63 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.17 — 382 ratings — published 1995
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Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.43 — 547 ratings — published 1986
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The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master The Twenty Guiding Principles of Karate: The Spiritual Legacy of the Master (Hardcover)
by (shelved 59 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.53 — 487 ratings — published 2003
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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 57 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.21 — 716 ratings — published 1977
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American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China (Hardcover)
by (shelved 56 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,261 ratings — published 2007
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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 54 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,520 ratings — published 1943
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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Hardcover)
by (shelved 52 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.39 — 452 ratings — published 2010
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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 52 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.25 — 3,253 ratings — published 2000
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A Fighter's Heart: One Man's Journey Through the World of Fighting A Fighter's Heart: One Man's Journey Through the World of Fighting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 51 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.03 — 2,866 ratings — published 2006
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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 49 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,513 ratings — published 1998
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The Zen Way to Martial Arts: A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai The Zen Way to Martial Arts: A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai (Paperback)
by (shelved 49 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.06 — 671 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 49 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.21 — 748 ratings — published 1977
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The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts (The ^AWay of the Warrior Series) The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts (The ^AWay of the Warrior Series)
by (shelved 48 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.24 — 567 ratings — published 1727
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The Life-Giving Sword: The Secret Teachings From the House of the Shogun The Life-Giving Sword: The Secret Teachings From the House of the Shogun (Hardcover)
by (shelved 47 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.12 — 910 ratings — published 1632
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The Spirit of Aikido The Spirit of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 46 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.12 — 496 ratings — published 1984
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Breathe: A Life in Flow – A New York Times Bestselling Memoir of Martial Arts and Personal Growth Breathe: A Life in Flow – A New York Times Bestselling Memoir of Martial Arts and Personal Growth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 46 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.32 — 6,292 ratings — published 2021
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Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way (The Brue Lee Library, Vol 3) Bruce Lee Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Commentaries on the Martial Way (The Brue Lee Library, Vol 3)
by (shelved 44 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.35 — 869 ratings — published 1997
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Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected (Paperback)
by (shelved 43 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,057 ratings — published 2011
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: The Complete Edition (Hardcover)
by (shelved 43 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.50 — 620 ratings — published 1980
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Musashi Musashi (Hardcover)
by (shelved 41 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.46 — 25,310 ratings — published 1935
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Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Advanced Techniques, Vol. 4 Bruce Lee's Fighting Method: Advanced Techniques, Vol. 4 (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.27 — 465 ratings — published 1977
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In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.09 — 296 ratings — published 2006
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The Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game The Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game (Hardcover)
by (shelved 40 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.10 — 2,100 ratings — published 2010
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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 40 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.28 — 492 ratings — published 1977
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Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.16 — 364 ratings — published 1991
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Dynamic Aikido Dynamic Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.19 — 278 ratings — published 1977
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Iron &  Silk Iron & Silk (Paperback)
by (shelved 37 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.97 — 3,608 ratings — published 1986
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Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police Angry White Pyjamas: A Scrawny Oxford Poet Takes Lessons from the Tokyo Riot Police (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.99 — 1,753 ratings — published 1999
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Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo (Hardcover)
by (shelved 36 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.21 — 398 ratings — published 2006
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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series) Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu series)
by (shelved 36 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.18 — 349 ratings — published 2001
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Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.20 — 258 ratings — published 2000
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Moving Zen: One Mans Journey to the Heart of Karate Moving Zen: One Mans Journey to the Heart of Karate (Hardcover)
by (shelved 36 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.35 — 361 ratings — published 1975
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The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.99 — 345 ratings — published 1981
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Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee (Hardcover)
by (shelved 34 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.16 — 8,390 ratings — published 2020
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