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Recommended Reading List
The following is a list of books and videos that our members enjoy. If you
would like to purchase any of these books, please use the links below.
100% of all proceeds from our Amazon referral purchases go to support
our competition team.
General Karate Books/Videos
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Okinawa Den Goju-ryu Karate-do
Eiichi Miyazato
This English-version of the only book Miyazato Sensei ever
wrote is now on sale with accompanying videos at the
Jundokan Shop.
It is a limited edition version, so order your copy today.
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This book provides an excellent look at
kata from an interpretive application perspective,
using goju-ryu as an example. If
you've ever wondered how to practice bunkai, this
book will be a valuable addition to your collection.
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Don't be fooled by the title! This is an excellent book
written by an experienced traditional martial artist. Written for
beginners to karate, this book will help you to understand
the basic principles and expectations of karate training.
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A beautiful collection of life lessons derived from years of
karate training, this book is not just for karate students.
Presented in easy-to-read page-size lessons, this makes for
great reading any time you have a minute or two to spare.
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If you've ever wanted to know how to approach the detailed
study of a single kata, then this book is for you. Follow
the author's plan to devote five years to the exploration
of single kata.
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Competition Karate Books/Videos
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This DVD, featuring US Team Member and three-time world
champion Elisa Au, provides a sport kumite techniques and
drills for beginners while laying a foundation for more
advanced practice at higher levels.
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This DVD, featuring US Team Member and three-time world
champion Elisa Au, provides a sport kumite techniques
geared specifically for advanced students looking to
gain an edge at high level competition.
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This DVD, featuring US Team Member and three-time world
champion Elisa Au, provides a sport kumite conditioning
program sure to best prepare you physically for your
next competitive event.
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Buy Elisa Au's entire series including her kihon and kata
DVDs in a single packaged bundle.
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This kumite reference, written by a former US Head Coach,
covers all areas from sport kumite dynamics and technique
to athletic conditioning for karate athletes.
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General Martial Arts Books/Videos
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This fictionalized account of Miyamoto Musashi's life is
both moving and inspiring to any martial artist. It tells
the life of Musashi from his violent and careless adolescence
to his emergance as a prominent swordsman and artist in
feudal Japan.
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This edition of Miyamoto Musashi's famous work, A Book of Five Rings
is translated by Sensei Hidy Ochiai. As an accomplished karate teacher
and swordsman, as well as being bilingual, Ochiai Sensei is uniquely
able to present this difficult to translate book.
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This is one of the most popular translation of the ancient text. Sun Tzu's
work has stood the test of time, having been used as a reference for military
commanders and business leaders for several centuries.
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Put a few hours aside and enjoy this classic samurai movie that served as
the inspiration for the famous western, The Magnificent Seven.
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Did you ever wonder how to extend the benefits of your
karate practice beyond the dojo walls? This book challenges
you to "live the martial way" by applying the concepts of
martial art to the rest of your life.
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Miscellaneous Amazon Recommendations
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