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On the Warrior's Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts MythologyOn the Warrior's Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology by Daniele Bolelli
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $1.90
Deep and funny at the same time. great writing style, appealing to the serious martial artist but also to the general public. wonderful work
Art of Peace (Shambhala Pocket Classics)Art of Peace (Shambhala Pocket Classics) by Morihei Ueshiba
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $1.80
short but great collection of Ueshiba Morihei's writings.
The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei UeshibaThe Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba by Morihei Ueshiba
Buy new: $14.96 / Used from: $10.31
Ueshiba's philosophical writings along with many instructional photos about Aikido techniques.
Kodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro KanoKodokan Judo: The Essential Guide to Judo by Its Founder Jigoro Kano by Jigoro Kano
Buy new: $16.32 / Used from: $8.47
most of the book is a step by step instructional in judo techniques. It also contains some of the writings by the founder of Judo, Kano Jigoro. Beautiful book.
Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of JudoMind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo by Jigoro Kano
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Kano was a great educator and philosopher and this is a collection of some of his best writings.
Zen in the Art of ArcheryZen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel
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a little dated but very interesting intro to the connection between zen and martial arts
The Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword MasterThe Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master by Takuan Soho
Buy new: $9.00 / Used from: $3.45
Zen in the Martial ArtsZen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams
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a classic of martial arts philosophy
Tao of Jeet Kune DoTao of Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee
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Bruce Lee was first and foremost a philosopher. This book contains some of his most interesting ideas.
On BoxingOn Boxing by Joyce Carol Oates
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extremely interesting insights about the philosophy at the roots of combat sports
Holding the Center: Sanctuary in a Time of ConfusionHolding the Center: Sanctuary in a Time of Confusion by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
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great read
Aikido and the New Warrior: Essays (Io Series, No 35)Aikido and the New Warrior: Essays (Io Series, No 35)
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beautiful anthology of writings about the spiritual dimension of aikido.