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Written by the legendary master swordsman and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, The Book of Five Rings is an enduring piece of literature that delves deeply into the complex art of strategy and confrontation. At its core, the book outlines Musashi's timeless theories on the intricacies of warfare, personal development, and the pursuit of mastery. Composed during his later...

A contemporary Shaolin Master shares the wisdom and philosophy of the ancient tradition that has captured the imagination of millions worldwide. What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just the physical expression of martial arts. Rooted in Zen and Tao philosophy, it also offers a way of...

Musashi's Book of Five Rings is a compelling exploration of martial arts philosophy written by the legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. This seminal work, composed in 1645, delves into the intricacies of strategy, discipline, and the warrior's path. The book is divided into five chapters, known as "rings," each focusing on a different aspect of combat and tactics: Earth, Water,...

The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work. This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584-1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to...

Be Water, My Friend, written by Shannon Lee, is a profound and enlightening exploration of the life philosophies of the legendary martial artist and film icon Bruce Lee, as seen through the eyes of his daughter. In this compelling guide, Shannon Lee invites readers to delve deeper into Bruce Lee's wisdom, which extends far beyond his celebrated physical prowess. This...

Breathe is a captivating memoir from Rickson Gracie, the legendary master of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). This insightful narrative intricately weaves together the story of Gracie’s illustrious career with the broader historical backdrop of the Gracie family dynasty. Through this eloquent blend, readers discover how the deep connection between mind and body can be harnessed for triumph...

The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, translated by Thomas Cleary, is a profound manual of strategy and philosophy originating from one of Japan's most venerated Samurai. Written in 1643, this timeless classic delves deep into the art of combat and the path to mastery. Musashi, having spent years on the battlefield and in contemplation, shares his insights into...

Sixteen-year-old Jun dreams of proving his worth as a warrior in the elite Guardian's Tournament, held every six years to entrust the magical Scroll of Heaven to a new protector. Eager to prove his skills, Jun hopes that a win will restore his father's pride—righting a horrible mistake that caused their banishment from his home, mother, and twin brother. But...

For nearly 5,000 years, people have practised T'ai Chi as a way to prolong life, build strength and stamina, improve concentration, and achieve psychological balance. Hundreds of millions of satisfied customers can't be wrong. Whether you already dabble in T'ai Chi and would like to get a deeper understanding of the basics, or you're only thinking about trying it and...

"You can attain an understanding with which to win against ten thousand." Toward the end of his life, the great samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi set down the secrets of his legendary success—the timeless principles of craft, skill, timing, and spirit that result in victory. His emphasis on strategic thinking, concentration, appropriate caution, choice of weapon, and the work ethic reflects...

Fast as the wind! Silent as the shadows! Deadly as the ... err ... something ... With their incredible kung fu skills, Kai, Harry and Charley already make an unstoppable team. Then their train is hit by a meteor, and they discover they can transform into animals. Mastering their new powers is no easy task, but someone needs to stop...

Charlie Boy might be just an ordinary kid, but he's about to get into some EXTRA-ordinary trouble... Get ready for this funny, fast-paced, friendship adventure with lots of kick. Meet Charlie Boy: skinny, small, looks like a strand of spaghetti. He and his best friend, Rocky the Lower Hutt Chief, are good at getting into trouble together. But when Charlie...

There's more than a few instances in this biography of UFC cult favourite Mark Hunt that make you shake your head in can't-make-this-stuff-up disbelief - Inside Sport. A powerful story of sadness, hope, pride, honour and triumph from the real-life Rocky! Raw, confronting and honest, UFC champion Mark Hunt's inspiring autobiography shows it is possible to defy the odds and...

Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but Bruce went on to act in blockbuster hits, featuring his skill as...

From martial arts icon and global film star Jet Li comes a revelatory, profound and inspiring guide to self-mastery and spiritual wisdom, distilled into 10 essential life lessons. Martial arts legend and international movie star Jet Li distils 10 powerful insights from his iconic career, his personal life and philosophies, and his 30-year Buddhist practice. Jet Li's story defies legend....

Within the pages of Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts, you will find the secrets of Bruce Lee's amazing success—as an actor, martial artist, and inspiration to the world. Consisting of eight sections, Bruce Lee Striking Thoughts covers 72 topics and 825 aphorisms—from spirituality to personal liberation, and from family life to filmmaking—all of which Bruce lived by.

NOW A RECORD-BREAKING FILM STARRING THE UNTAMED'S XIAO ZHAN The Chinese LORD OF THE RINGS - now in English for the first time. The series every Chinese reader has been enjoying for decades - 300 million copies sold. One of TIME magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Novels of All Time. "Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency...

Two legendary sports icons duke it out in the Unmatched Lee VS Ali universe. 2 Players  |  20 Mins  |  Ages 9+ Features: Action Points, Campaign / Battle Card Driven, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Hand Management, Line of Sight, Point to Point Movement, Team-Based Game, Variable Player Powers Theme: Card Game, Fantasy, Fighting, Movies / TV / Radio theme, Sports...

The principal pillars of Bushido—the Samurai warrior's code—are loyalty, filial piety, bravery and mercy. Tsunetomo Yamamoto, the author of Hagakure, lived his life based on these principles and was willing to sacrifice his own life for them when his liege and master died. However, Shogunate law forbade Samurai retainers from taking their lives in this way, so Yamamoto became a...

Raised from a kitten by a kindly old ninja master, Claude now spends his days as the pampered house cat of an eleven-year-old boy. But when trouble arises, Claude dons his mask and springs into action as Cat Ninja – Metro City's secret protector! In Book 1 of the series, follow our feline hero’s early exploits as he tries to...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the world’s most popular UFC fighter, Georges “Rush” St. Pierre, comes a startlingly honest portrait of a fighter’s journey, highlighting the lessons that propelled his rise from bullying victim to internationally celebrated athlete and champion. There’s more to winning battles than fists and feet For world-renowned professional fighter Georges St-Pierre, the greatest asset is...

In his acclaimed national best seller, A Fighter's Heart, Sam Sheridan took readers with him as he stepped through the ropes into the dangerous world of professional fighting. From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok to Rio, where he trained with jiu-jitsu royalty, to Iowa, where he matched up against the toughest in MMA, Sheridan threw himself into a quest...

The first in a breathtaking new action adventure series for readers aged 10+. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon meets Young Bond! August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan—his beloved father and the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates. Rescued by the legendary sword master Masamoto Takeshi, Jack's only hope is to become a samurai warrior. And so...

A new, delightfully readable translation of the classic manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning by the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi. When the undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave in 1643 and wrote The Book of Five Rings, a manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning for his students and generations of samurai to come, he created one of the...

Assert your martial prowess by harnessing the power of various animal spirits. 2 Players | 15-20 Mins | Ages 10+ Features: Grid Movement, Hand Management, Pattern Movement, Square Grid, Static Capture Onitama is a two-player, perfect information abstract game with a random starting set-up. On a 5x5 board, both players start with five pawns on their side, with the main...

From major competitions to sporting facts, there's so much to be inspired by as you turn the pages of this comprehensive handbook, the Martial Arts Pocket Guide! Keen to learn more about the history, as well as modern-day stats? Trying to find which style is right for you? Whether it's the fast kicks of Taekwondo, the skilled throws of Judo,...

With over 45 years of experience in the ring, on the mat, and in the street, Loren W. Christensen understands the daily challenges martial artists face. In Fighter's Fact Book 1, he has put together a collection of over 400 tips, drills, principles, concepts, and exercises to give you the edge, no matter what style of martial art you practise....

A masterwork from the world's greatest Jiu Jitsu fighter and international bestselling author of BREATHE. A mythic figure in fighting and a legendary member of the “first family of martial arts,” Rickson Gracie is considered the godfather of what we recognise today as Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Although Rickson’s three decades of total dominance in Jiu Jitsu is astounding, even...

A playful adventure full of action, humour, and sneak attacks—now in board book! Follow this little ninja as he sneaks up on the family dog, swipes a cookie from his younger brother, and knocks over a carefully stacked block tower... only to be eventually out-ninja'd by his brother's sneak attack! With fast-paced rhymes that parallel the little ninja's quick moves,...

In unabashed celebration of Captain James T. Kirk's singular fighting skills, Star Trek: Kirk Fu Manual is every Starfleet cadet's must-have training guide for surviving the final frontier. Kirk Fu is a series of unarmed combat techniques developed by one of Starfleet's most celebrated starship captains over several years of exploring deep space. A blend of various fighting styles, Kirk...

So much has been written about Bruce Lee—the martial arts superstar whose combination of strength, agility, and charisma are legendary. But seldom are we able to peel back the veneer of Lee's public image to view his true character. Bruce Lee Letters of the Dragon does just that, offering a highly personal view of the man through letters written to...

Named one of TIME magazine's 100 Greatest Men of the Century, Bruce Lee's impact and influence has only grown since his untimely death in 1973. Part of the seven-volume Bruce Lee Library, this installment of the famed martial artist's private notebooks allows his legions of fans to learn more about the man whose groundbreaking action films sparked a worldwide interest...

Second novel in the brilliant new series from the bestselling author of Prince of Thorns. In Mystic Class, Nona Grey begins to learn the secrets of the universe. But so often, knowing the truth just makes our choices harder. Before she leaves the Convent of Sweet Mercy, Nona must choose her path and take the red of a Martial Sister,...

The only thing as important to me as martial arts is my beautiful wool. But the silly farmer wants to shave it off! Well, I'd like to see him try. Join me, Baa Baa Black Belt, as I take on my sharpest opponent yet! Discover the thrilling adventures in Fleece of Fury as Baa Baa Black Belt battles to protect...

Chinese Cinderella is thrown out of her home by her cruel stepmother onto the dangerous streets of Shanghai where Japanese soldiers patrol every corner. She takes refuge with Grandma Wu in her Martial Arts Academy. There, she becomes part of a whole new family, making friends with three remarkable boy acrobats and learning kung fu. One day, the four children...

Foreword by Tom Hardy As a ten-time Brazilian jiu jitsu World Champion and a former MMA World Champion, Roger Gracie is widely considered to be the greatest practitioner of Brazilian jiu jitsu of all time. His grandfather, the great Carlos Gracie, was the architect of modern day Brazilian jiu jitsu and for Roger, growing up in the famous Gracie family,...

Words of the Dragon is an anthology of newspaper and magazine interviews from 1958 to 1973, revealing Bruce Lee's own fascinating words and explanations about Bruce himself, his art, and philosophy. Interesting and insightful, Words of the Dragon provides the reader with a means to understand the real Bruce Lee, offering us a unique keyhole through which to view the...

For kung fu fans, Po the panda’s got a truly skadooshable tale to share. And all they need to do is pop Po on top of a Toniebox and head back to the Valley of Peace, for a storytime adventure narrated by Jack Black and the rest of the Kung Fu Panda cast. Based on the first Kung Fu Panda...

A Sunday Times Book of the Year 'For anyone interested in Lee's legacy, this is a roundhouse kick of a biography' – Sunday Times 'At last, Bruce Lee has the powerful biography he deserves... It will thrill Lee's fans and fascinate the unfamiliar' – Jonathan Eig, author of Ali: A Life and Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou...

An inspirational story of resilience and recovery from UFC and WWE legend, Ronda Rousey. From Sunday Times bestselling author, British Sports Book of the Year Award winner, and trailblazing athlete Ronda Rousey, comes an unfiltered and entertaining chronicle of her last decade, tackling not only UFC and WWE but also parenthood, overcoming adversity, and finding meaning in life's journey. You...

A fun and accessible introduction to studying karate designed specifically with the interests and capabilities of young martial artists in mind. First-time martial arts students are not just starting a program of physical and mental practice. They are entering a new world—one that not only has new rules, new goals, and even new clothing—but that also offers them lots of...

A History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end—an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed, and bravery that is central to an understanding of the Japanese character and Japanese history. It describes in detail the core Samurai philosophy of Bushido, 'the way of the warrior', a complex code of conduct embracing ideals...

Diary of a Taekwondo Master by Shamini Flint is a delightful tale about Marcus, a Maths whiz who struggles with sports. His father, a self-help author, is convinced that Marcus can achieve anything he sets his mind to, with often hilarious outcomes. This story, presented in an illustrated diary format, combines Marcus's gentle, satirical humour with comic drawings that will...

“Win the morning, win the day,” that's what I always say. Join me, Baa Baa Black Belt, as I use my martial arts skills to help the lazy farm animals to rise and shine! Discover the delightful adventures in Wake Up, Sheepy Head! (Baa Baa Black Belt #2) by Gavin Aung Than. Immerse yourself in this whimsical tale where discipline...

TARGET YOUR OPPONENT'S VITAL POINTS TO DISABLE ANYONE USING MINIMAL FORCE Over 300 step-by-step photos show each point and strike. Written by a 9th-Dan Master and renowned expert on pressure point fighting. Martial arts lore tells of masters who possessed a mysterious ability to defeat an opponent with a single perfectly placed blow. The Secret Art of Pressure Point Fighting...

2021 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient 2022 NAPPA Award Winner Become a ninja with 30 mindfulness practices to help kids ages 5-9 increase their focus, compassion, emotional balance, and body awareness--from experts in Japanese martial arts and mindfulness. 2021 Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient 2022 National Parenting Product Award Winner Become a ninja with 30 mindfulness practices to help kids...

Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere neutralises aggression and renders attackers harmless. By controlling body position and harmonising their vital physical and mental powers, anyone—regardless of size, strength or weight—can fend off attacks using this sophisticated martial art. This classic text—now available for the first time in paperback—reveals the secrets which enable the stunning control practised in Aikido and is highly...

The Art of Mastery by Peter Ralston is a detailed guide to what it takes to master anything. This book explores in depth the foundational skills and operating principles that empower mastery, including accurate perceptive awareness and effective interaction. It looks at how to control your mind and transform your perceptive experience so what you are experiencing aligns with what’s...

The Art and Science of Judo is a revealing Japanese martial arts manual that focuses primarily on the scientific principles at work in Judo. In this book, highly-respected Judo instructors Jiichi Watanabe and Lindy Avakian delve deeply into the mechanics of Judo, offering clear-cut scientific explanations for the numerous techniques involved in throwing and grappling. By understanding the science behind...

Learn the ancient knowledge of how the body's vital points, the centres of the body's natural energy, can be exploited to gain an advantage over your opponent in martial combat or self-defence. In this detailed guide to pressure point fighting, martial arts expert Rick Clark describes how to target expertly placed blows which can defeat your opponent quickly and effectively....

Master the wooden weapons used in Aikido with this comprehensive martial arts training manual. Although Aikido is often thought of as a nonviolent, noncompetitive martial art, the use of weapons was introduced by the art's founder, O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba. In fact, aikido techniques that use wooden weapons can enrich all aspects of your practice, helping you to understand both basic...

In Soul of the Samurai, respected author and translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of Bushido or Zen warrior teachings according to 17th-century Japanese sword master Yagyu Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho. These writings introduce the reader to the authentic world of Zen culture and the secrets behind the Samurai's success—being "in the moment" and freeing the...

Although dramatic head kicks and garrote-tight submissions may get most of the airplay in highlight reels, the stats show that punching combinations and knockouts reap more MMA victories than any other fighting technique. This boxing primer not only covers the basics, including stance, footwork, punches, and combinations, it takes these boxing skills and views them through an MMA prism that...

My Gran Does Karate tells the tale of an extraordinary grandmother who is anything but ordinary. She knows how to block and chop, and she’s mastered the art of kicking and spinning. Don’t let her wrinkles and old skinny bones fool you — this gran is REALLY strong! This legendary lady is about to Hi-Yah her way into your heart...

If you grew up listening to the TMNT theme tune, this tonies: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Leonardo Tonie Audio Character will appeal to the whole family. All your kiddo needs to do is pop this Tonie on their Toniebox to join in the turt-acular fun! In this high-stakes adventure, fearless leader Leonardo guides the turtles through danger, rogue robots,...

From Australia's Number 1 bestselling author Anh Do comes the next thrilling chapter in this unmissable full-colour graphic novel series! Kai, Charley and Harry are beyond excited to discover that the Ninja Ridas will be performing on gold bikes at Hollybrook Fair. But spending the day at the fair means our heroes need cash fast. As they work on their...