Best Martial Arts
In Jiu-Jitsu University , Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Ribeiro, along with his jiu-jitsu achievements, is a lawyer and judge and now head instructor at the world-famous University of Jiu-Jitsu based in San Diego, CA.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For MMA and Jiujitsu practitioners, this is a must have book."
"This is a great book especially for beginners or those looking to work on their defense or escapes from dominant positions."
"Ok, this book is amazing."
"I'm now 7 months into my Jiu Jitsu journey and this book is a brilliant resource, definitely lives up to the stella reviews here."
"A must read for the beginner Jiu-Jitsu practitioners."
"Excellent material, photographs and layout."
"This book as a supplement to my classes has improved my game like 3 fold, easily."
"Very nicely done...the photos and explanations get the points across."
For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was a mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess—and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in The Book of Five Rings . "On Wall Street, when Musashi talks, people listen."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I read the and the only thing I can think of is if I do Kendo this book would be perfect for me."
"As an Aikidoka...it is what Kancho recommended...I was pleased!"
"Excellent book which provides methods to counteract negative feelings for all encounters in life,,,,drf."
"Miyamoto musashi poured his life thoughts into this master piece."
"Interesting read into the principles and zen philosophy associated with the practice of martial arts."
"In the Book of Five Rings Musashi gives the pupil the understanding of how to win in battle. It is not a learners guide to structure or even a style of martial arts, rather The Book of Five Rings is a contemplative guide to the mindset of a warrior. All that said, Musashi's work can be applied to any walk of life, not just the warrior's way."
"Nice read."
"Wish I had realized how thin it was before I ordered it, I fear it may not be complete."
The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi from Coterie Classics. All Coterie Classics have been formatted for ereaders and devices and include a bonus link to the free audio book. One of Japan's great samurai sword masters penned in decisive, unfaltering terms this certain path to victory, and like Sun Tzu's The Art of War it is applicable not only on the battlefield but also in all forms of competition. --Brian Bruya Written by legendary Japanese swordsman Musashi, this 17th-century exposition of sword-fighting strategy and Zen philosophy has been embraced by many contemporary readers, especially business school students, as a manual on how to succeed in life. Yet what makes this new translation worthwhile is the second text, buried deep in the back like an appendix: Yagyu Munenori's The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I read the and the only thing I can think of is if I do Kendo this book would be perfect for me."
"As an Aikidoka...it is what Kancho recommended...I was pleased!"
"Excellent book which provides methods to counteract negative feelings for all encounters in life,,,,drf."
"Miyamoto musashi poured his life thoughts into this master piece."
"This book was purchased as a gift for my son, but is interesting reading even for those not particularly interested in swordplay."
"Interesting read into the principles and zen philosophy associated with the practice of martial arts."
"For one thing, I had not understood that the character in the samurai collection that Mifune had been portraying had actually been an historic individual living in a unique period of Japanese history. With some of the techniques of sword work and battle strategy, I think that as Musashi himself informs the reader, it is very difficult to "write" how to do a mechanical task. Part of the difficulty in connecting with the author's experience as he performs the various actions of sword fighting may be that this book is a translation from the Japanese, was originally written in an older version of the language, and embodied an ancient version of the culture itself, one that is no longer available even to modern Japanese let alone a Western translator. Just as the author himself suggests, the reader who does not concentrate on the words but allows the mind to float over them makes all sorts of interesting discoveries. For instance a book on dealing with problem people suggested a technique much like Musashi's "To Know the Times," essentially to match the rhythm and intensity of the subject until one can gain control of that rhythm to de-escalate it. His "To Become the Enemy" immediately brought to my mind the individual characters of Civil War generals Robert E. Lee and his opponent George McClelland."
"In the Book of Five Rings Musashi gives the pupil the understanding of how to win in battle. It is not a learners guide to structure or even a style of martial arts, rather The Book of Five Rings is a contemplative guide to the mindset of a warrior. All that said, Musashi's work can be applied to any walk of life, not just the warrior's way."
Best Aikido
By spending even more time on the mental aspects of martial arts training and martial arts philosophy, this book can show you how to reduce stress, boost your self confidence, and transform your life. How trading out the treadmill for martial arts leads to quicker, longer-lasting, and more meaningful results How to improve your life with focused practice for a lifetime of positive returns How skill mastery leads to a total transformation and the self confidence to take on any challenge The practical application of martial arts philosophy and how it can guide your personal journey with more happiness and fulfillment Tools to manage stress, spark energy, live in the moment, develop situational awareness, and much, much more! Knowing what a profound influence the martial arts can have on one’s own personal development, he takes his responsibility to his students seriously and does everything possible to help them cultivate a greater sense of calm, focus and self-awareness, ultimately improving and enriching their everyday lives.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This book was created by a real-life martial arts master/healer with genuine compassion towards helping people."
"He emphasizes that meditation is the foundation of true martial arts, and how important it is to develop spirituality into all aspects of your life in order to enjoy a calm and peaceful state of mind and to build confidence in yourself. This book covers the "Superfecta" of real martial arts: Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual principles to live your life in and out of the dojo."
"This is more than just a brilliantly written book communicating the countless, profound reasons why traditional martial arts can and will encourage and motivate you to live the best life possible--it is the heart and soul of an unbelievably driven, devoted, and immensely inspirational teacher whose love for his art and of the Truth that only real traditional martial arts can uncover exemplifies the "reward" that "consistent effort over time" can bestow upon its patient and diligent practitioner. With this book (and that is to say with traditional martial arts) one will understand how a powerful, fulfilling life requires both elements."
"The author hits the nail on the head about how the practice of authentic, real martial arts, taught right, has the power to change lives."
"This book is an excellent treatise into finding one’s true path; that one deciding moment or event in life that defines oneself."
"The beauty of the book is that it speaks to the challenges we all face in our busy lives, and teaches us how to get control of the mind thru consistent meditation, and learn to set a plan for your growth as a martial artist."
Best Judo
Once you know and understand the major principles behind grappling techniques, new techniques become easier to learn, all techniques become clearer, and your ability to make the techniques work for you will increase as well. Every decent grappling book will cover some principles along with techniques, but I have never found a book explaining principles and concepts into any kind of depth. Once you know and understand the major principles behind grappling techniques, new techniques become easier to learn, all techniques become clearer, and your ability to make the techniques work for you will increase as well.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We should be complementing each other and learning from each other rather than trash talking this art or that art or proclaiming one to be the best."
"It's a very nice book, with a lot of insights for those who are starting to learn grappling technics."
"A must have for anybody who wants to be good at martial arts without feeling totally overwhelmed by the amount of information available."
"I'm not sure why, but the text of this book appears as a light gray on my kindle screen."
"His knowledge is sound and his writing style feels like you're. having a friendly conversation with a close, knowledgeable trainer with just the right amount of humor and down to earth vibes to keep the information light and manageable."
"A very good book about grappling principles."
Best Karate
In Brian Cagneey’s The 7 Laws of Coaching: Powerful Coaching Skills that will Predict Your Team’s Success! All business books and coaching books will tell you that the coaching habit is a difficult challenge, and how to coach is no easy task, but when you put these coaching skills to the test, you’ll be coaching teams to winning performances in no time! In The 7 Laws of Coaching , Brian Cagneey explains: The 1st Law of Coaching: Developing the Right Mindset The 2nd Law of Coaching: Being Strong Without Being Mean The 3rd Law of Coaching: The Secret to Finding Solutions The 4th Law of Coaching: A Special Ingredient for Motivating People The 5th Law of Coaching: The Forgotten Law of Getting Results The 6th Law of Coaching: The Only Way Someone Can Improve The 7th Law of Coaching: Keeping Everyone on Track. Tags: coaching, coaching business, coaching questions, questions for coaches, coaching books, coaching sports, books on coaching, habits of coaching, habits of a coach, the coaching habit, coaching skills, coaching skill, how to be a good coach, how to coach, coaching teams, coaching business teams, life coaching.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"A crucial aspect of coaching involves maintaining a positive presence and motivating people to give their best."
"Helpful book!"
"A nice business school approach to "coaching," where coaching is represented as a series of skills that can be utilized in the workplace, for sports, or for any other activity in which one individual mentors a group of other individuals while simultaneously energizing that group into reaching enthusiastically for a mutual goal."
"Author uses simple, understandable wording and everything is so easily applied by beginners and budding coaches."
"Still reading but so far it is making good coaching points."
"This book is an amazing piece of inspirational writing."
"I learned a lot from this book so i can not wait to apply it to my job."
"I learned a lot of useful information and now recommend it to all your friends."
Best Tai Kwon Do
By spending even more time on the mental aspects of martial arts training and martial arts philosophy, this book can show you how to reduce stress, boost your self confidence, and transform your life. How trading out the treadmill for martial arts leads to quicker, longer-lasting, and more meaningful results How to improve your life with focused practice for a lifetime of positive returns How skill mastery leads to a total transformation and the self confidence to take on any challenge The practical application of martial arts philosophy and how it can guide your personal journey with more happiness and fulfillment Tools to manage stress, spark energy, live in the moment, develop situational awareness, and much, much more! Knowing what a profound influence the martial arts can have on one’s own personal development, he takes his responsibility to his students seriously and does everything possible to help them cultivate a greater sense of calm, focus and self-awareness, ultimately improving and enriching their everyday lives.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This book was created by a real-life martial arts master/healer with genuine compassion towards helping people."
"He emphasizes that meditation is the foundation of true martial arts, and how important it is to develop spirituality into all aspects of your life in order to enjoy a calm and peaceful state of mind and to build confidence in yourself. This book covers the "Superfecta" of real martial arts: Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual principles to live your life in and out of the dojo."
"This is more than just a brilliantly written book communicating the countless, profound reasons why traditional martial arts can and will encourage and motivate you to live the best life possible--it is the heart and soul of an unbelievably driven, devoted, and immensely inspirational teacher whose love for his art and of the Truth that only real traditional martial arts can uncover exemplifies the "reward" that "consistent effort over time" can bestow upon its patient and diligent practitioner. With this book (and that is to say with traditional martial arts) one will understand how a powerful, fulfilling life requires both elements."
"The author hits the nail on the head about how the practice of authentic, real martial arts, taught right, has the power to change lives."
"This book is an excellent treatise into finding one’s true path; that one deciding moment or event in life that defines oneself."
"The beauty of the book is that it speaks to the challenges we all face in our busy lives, and teaches us how to get control of the mind thru consistent meditation, and learn to set a plan for your growth as a martial artist."
Best Taichi
In Jiu-Jitsu University , Ribeiro shares with the public for the first time his revolutionary system of grappling, mapping out more than 200 techniques that carry you from white to black belt. Ribeiro, along with his jiu-jitsu achievements, is a lawyer and judge and now head instructor at the world-famous University of Jiu-Jitsu based in San Diego, CA.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For MMA and Jiujitsu practitioners, this is a must have book."
"This is a great book especially for beginners or those looking to work on their defense or escapes from dominant positions."
"Ok, this book is amazing."
"I'm now 7 months into my Jiu Jitsu journey and this book is a brilliant resource, definitely lives up to the stella reviews here."
"A must read for the beginner Jiu-Jitsu practitioners."
"Excellent material, photographs and layout."
"This book as a supplement to my classes has improved my game like 3 fold, easily."
"Very nicely done...the photos and explanations get the points across."
Best Teen & Young Adult Martial Arts eBooks
This is the first book to cover all aspects of iron skills training in one volume, including solo training, partner training and the use of auxiliary training equipment and herbal liniments and soaks. He additionally holds a a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a BA in Japanese Studies Dr. Dugas has over 35 years of training in Chinese, Okinawan and Japanese martial arts, including Uechi-ryu Karate, Judo/Jujitsu, Jook Lum Tong Long Pai/Southern Mantis, Shuai Jiao, Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Taijiquan and Internal/External Qigong systems. He began his martial arts journey as a young teenager and has traveled extensively to train privately and publicly in both Chinese martial arts and traditional Chinese medicinal systems.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Excellent and accurate."
"To properly train, you need to understand anatomy and physiology, Qi, herbalism, and safety, and Dale Dugas lucidly lays all of these elements out for the reader."
"The most no nonsense book I've ever read on this topic."
"Excellent, text and informative."
"Great book for learning how to do iron hand/body conditioning."
"A great practical intro to Iron Palm training by one of the recognized masters of the art."
"If you have an interest in martial arts training without injury, or the 'iron skills' which enhance ANY STYLE'S PRACTICE (that includes boxing, jiu jitsu, Muay Thai, right along with kung fu and karate), then you owe it to yourself to get this book."
Best Military Strategy History
A definitive account of World War II by America's preeminent military historian World War II was the most lethal conflict in human history. A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 " The Second World Wars by Victor Davis Hanson is breathtakingly magisterial: How can Mr. Hanson make so much we thought we knew so fresh and original?" "[Hanson's] organizational approach allows him to isolate and highlight observations that may surprise even some well-read WWII enthusiasts. "Dr. Hanson has written another well-researched and fascinating book.... [He] does an excellent job of placing World War II in the historical context of global conflict. "[Hanson's] unusual approach yields new insights about long-familiar events, making his experiments ingenious and successful.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Rather than revealing his richest insights--a nasty trait in reviews--I suggest that readers, no matter how busy or distracted by daily life, make time for this book: It's underlying themes are even bigger than the declared subject."
"Taking a globalist perspective , similar to Weinberg but at half the length, Mr Hanson uses a unique approach. The analysis concentrates on fundamentals of production ,logistics, time and distance while spending almost no space on battlefield sketches of individual actions."
"This paradox is fully explored in this magnificent work, beautifully written and massively researched, it is bound to be a standard in the field of strategic studies of the war. As Hansen makes clear in depth, the war as won largely as a result of allied dominance on the seas and in the air. And yet that would have been impossible without the many "second fronts" such as North Africa, Italy, the strategic bombing campaign, Normandy as well as massive material aid."
"I've read quite a bit on WWII but Professor Hanson is the first historian that I have read who understands human nature, and highlights this in the decision making process that leaders went through."
"The book also gives astounding and sobering accounts of the numbers of lives lost around the world during the conflict."
"A masterful overview of the causes, conduct, and leaders of the 2nd World War."
"Hanson is brilliant as ever."
Best Fencing
Using clear and concise explanations and highly detailed illustrations, this book takes you step by step through the body mechanics of the sword, from foundations to essential elements. The Practice Module provides advice on choosing training equipment as well as a comprehensive array of drills and exercises designed to put everything you learned in the previous module into practice. Finally, the Calibration module gives you all of the information you need to put your skills to the test by cutting targets with a sharp sword, from advice on choosing a sword to how to purchase, prepare and set up tatami and other targets. If I were to list everything I like about the book, my list would have more bullet points than the book has pages. "This book is a MUST HAVE for any Historical European Martial Arts enthusiast! "Edelson's book is singular in its attempts to inform and guide the practitioner through a synthesis of centuries-old knowledge and modern science, to foster realistic sword training, in a clear methodical manner. "Michael Edelson's decades of training in sword arts has given him not only the knowledge of how to use these weapons, but also the knowledge of how to pass on these skills to other people. This book is a valuable resource for the historical martial arts community and to anyone wanting to understand in clear terms the proper ways in which to use medieval swords." He is a world renowned practitioner and teacher of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and is the founder and principal instructor of the New York Historical Fencing Association.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This book is excellent at explaining the key points of proper body mechanics not only for cutting, but also for improving proper body mechanics as they translate to martial practice."
"I bought this as a gift for a medieval sword combat snob and it was very well received."
"Michael Edelson has made a text that is easy to follow, informative and makes crystal clear the key aspects of medieval martial swordsmanship."
"This book presents the key concepts of body mechanics in a clear and straightforward way, and provides drills and exercises for developing those mechanics."
"The information presented is extremely easy to navigate and helpful for those, like myself, who want to delve deeper into the art of cutting with European style swords."
"Edelson's book is singular in its attempts to inform and guide the practitioner through a synthesis of centuries-old knowledge and modern science, to foster realistic sword training, in a clear methodical manner."
"Even as I consider myself an advanced practitioner of historical fencing and a cutting medalist, I shall be spending quite a bit more time reading and digesting this material. This is a must-have book for any historical fencer. I suspect great advances in understanding the fullness of historical European swordplay will be made as researchers apply these fundamental biomechanical principles laid out by the author and apply them to the challenging questions and technique descriptions left to us by the original masters."
"This is a fantastic book that gets at the heart of what makes a sword a sword, and what makes swordsmanship different from sport/olympic fencing and "sword-tag"."