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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 398 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.94 — 64,434 ratings — published 1645
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Tao of Jeet Kune Do Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 275 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.36 — 8,534 ratings — published 1975
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Zen in the Martial Arts Zen in the Martial Arts (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 174 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,021 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 — 590,875 ratings — published -500
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Hardcover)
by (shelved 165 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.99 — 17,109 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 4.24 — 2,443 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 110 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,894 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 — 1,402 ratings — published 1983
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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 — 1,413 ratings — published 1992
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The Art of Peace The Art of Peace (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 98 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,139 ratings — published 1992
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Bushido: The Soul of Japan Bushido: The Soul of Japan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 92 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.83 — 10,664 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 — 3,680 ratings — published 1644
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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 — 16,935 ratings — published 1948
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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 71 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.18 — 794 ratings — published 1987
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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 70 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.99 — 875 ratings — published 1973
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Jiu-Jitsu University Jiu-Jitsu University (Paperback)
by (shelved 66 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,466 ratings — published 2008
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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 — 541 ratings — published 1986
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The Bible of Karate: Bubishi The Bible of Karate: Bubishi (Paperback)
by (shelved 62 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.17 — 378 ratings — published 1995
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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 58 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.52 — 475 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 4.03 — 3,255 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 — 3,493 ratings — published 1943
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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 52 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.03 — 2,847 ratings — published 2006
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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 — 3,222 ratings — published 2000
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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Hardcover)
by (shelved 51 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.39 — 440 ratings — published 2010
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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 — 1,506 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 — 668 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 — 746 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 — 568 ratings — published 1727
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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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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 46 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.12 — 902 ratings — published 1632
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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 45 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.32 — 6,173 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 4.34 — 868 ratings — published 1997
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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 4.49 — 618 ratings — published 1980
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Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.25 — 1,050 ratings — published 2011
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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 4.10 — 293 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 — 2,073 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 — 491 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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Musashi Musashi (Hardcover)
by (shelved 39 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 4.46 — 24,828 ratings — published 1935
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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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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 — 1,734 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 4.22 — 383 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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Iron &  Silk Iron & Silk (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.97 — 3,599 ratings — published 1986
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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 — 259 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 4.34 — 354 ratings — published 1975
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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 4.17 — 8,144 ratings — published 2020
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The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art (Paperback)
by (shelved 34 times as martial-arts)
avg rating 3.99 — 341 ratings — published 1981
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“We do not train to be merciful here. Mercy's for the weak." John Kreese”
Bonnie Bryant Hiller, The Karate Kid

“The Chinese words ‘kung fu’ translate more or less as ‘a man hard at work over a long time’. If you want to unlock the full power of kung fu, it is not going to be easy: you are going to have to work, you are going to have to sacrifice and you are going to have to suffer – over a long time. There really is no such thing as a free lunch.”
Master Iain Armstrong

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