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Persimmon Wind - part memoir, part martial arts history, and part travelogue - relates Dave Lowry's experiences as he travels to Japan to reunite with his sensei, visit the graves of others of his martial lineage, and explore a country and culture that profoundly influenced his life. Lowry's account reveals a Japan unlikely to be witnessed by the average Westerner. Drawing on his deep knowledge of the martial arts, Lowry acts as an interpreter of sorts, deftly describing for the listener the myriad ways in which Japan's subtle, yet rich customs and rituals inform and enrich the seemingly mundane practices of life.

The goals of the budo - the martial arts and ways of Japan - lie in refining the body and spirit. These goals are not always the obvious ones - and are learned only through the guidance and direction of great teachers. The techniques, methods, and rituals of the sensei can serve as guides to a well-lived life - and provide invaluable lessons for today's martial artists.

You think you know Hollywood Hulk Hogan ? Brother, you don't know squat about me. Yeah, I'm the towering red-and-yellow warrior who revolutionized the wrestling business, the larger-than-life superhero who transformed an entire country into a horde of Hulkamaniacs . But it wasn't always like...

In the Chinese calendar, 1964 was the Year of the Green Dragon. It would be a challenging and eventful year for Bruce Lee. He would broadcast his dissenting view before the first great international martial arts gathering and then defend it by facing down Chinatown's young ace kung fu practitioner in a legendary behind-closed-doors, high-noon-style showdown. The Year of the Green Dragon saw the dawn of martial arts in America and the rise of an icon.

For those looking for the real story behind the fictionalized movie account of the 47 Ronin story, this is the definitive, fascinating account of this unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master, and faced certain death as a result. It led to one of the bloodiest episodes in Japanese history, and in the process, created a new set of heroes in Japan.

The inspirational teachings in this collection show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. The teachings are drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art of Aikido, a mind-body discipline he called the "Art of Peace", which offers a nonviolent way to victory in the face of conflict. Ueshiba believed that Aikido principles could be applied to all the challenges we face in life.

In this unflinching and inspiring autobiography, the boxing legend faces his single greatest competitor: himself.Sugar Ray Leonard's brutally honest and uplifting memoir reveals in intimate detail for the first time the complex man behind the boxer. The Olympic hero, multichampionship winner...

Alan Scott Haft provides the first-hand testimony of his father, Harry Haft, a holocaust victim with a singular story of endurance, desperation, and unrequited love. Harry Haft was a 16-year-old Polish Jew when he entered a concentration camp in 1944. Forced to fight other Jews in bare-knuckle bouts for the perverse entertainment of SS officers, Harry quickly learned that his own survival depended on his ability to fight and win. Haft details the inhumanity of the "sport" in which he must perform in brutal contests for the officers.

Over the decades, the reputation of the samurai has grown to mythical proportions, owing to such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Yojimbo, as well as works such as James Clavell's epic Shogun. In Legends of the Samurai, Hiroaki Sato confronts both the history and the legend of the samurai, untangling the two to present an authentic picture of these legendary warriors.

Bushido significa muchas cosas, pero todas pueden resumirse en una: el alma de Japón. Este antiguo código guerrero japonés supone un tratado con todos los preceptos interiorizados por el pueblo japonés desde tiempos inmemoriales, y supone una radiografía pormenorizada de su identidad, su historia y su razón de ser.

Old Man Jiu Jitsu is an exploration, evolution, exposure and execution in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as experience by a veteran of the art of Jiu Jitsu. It's not a manual on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). It is not a demonstration of techniques or cool moves to develop your BJJ game. It is an effort and guide to assist the BJJ practitioner in developing a mindset and understanding of the aging grappler, as well as a manner in which to find comfort in the sometimes uncomfortable world of BJJ, improve one's practice and perhaps achieve the distinguishing title of Old Man Jiu Jitsu.

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Bring clarity, strength, and purpose to your modern life through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin. This program is read by the author. What do you imagine when you think of Shaolin? Ferociously strong warriors flying through the air? Shaolin is more than just a martial art—it is a way of life...

Bruce Lee: Letters of the Dragon is a fascinating glimpse of the private Bruce Lee behind the public image—a man with the patience and concern to dedicate as much effort to crafting a thoughtful personal answer to the letter of a young fan as to those from his old friends and associates; an extremely active man never too busy to make time for an old family friend in need of simple companionship; a man who never wrote without careful thought, and never thought from the head alone, but always from the head and heart together.

Snug Wrestling is your go-to pro wrestling podcast for WWE news, reviews, predictions, and deep analysis. Four sharp wrestling minds from different backgrounds and generations break down Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AAA Lucha Libre, and the biggest stories in pro wrestling today.From match reviews and rumor talk to update breakdowns and bold predictions, Snug Wrestling delivers nonstop pro wrestling content for fans who live and breathe the business. With unique perspectives, passionate debate, and special live guests, every episode brings fresh insight into everything happening across WWE and ...

Snug Wrestling is your go-to pro wrestling podcast for WWE news, reviews, predictions, and deep analysis. Four sharp wrestling minds from different backgrounds and generations break down Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AAA Lucha Libre, and the biggest stories in pro wrestling today.From match reviews and rumor talk to update breakdowns and bold predictions, Snug Wrestling delivers nonstop pro wrestling content for fans who live and breathe the business. With unique perspectives, passionate debate, and special live guests, every episode brings fresh insight into everything happening across WWE and ...

Snug Wrestling is your go-to pro wrestling podcast for WWE news, reviews, predictions, and deep analysis. Four sharp wrestling minds from different backgrounds and generations break down Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AAA Lucha Libre, and the biggest stories in pro wrestling today.From match reviews and rumor talk to update breakdowns and bold predictions, Snug Wrestling delivers nonstop pro wrestling content for fans who live and breathe the business. With unique perspectives, passionate debate, and special live guests, every episode brings fresh insight into everything happening across WWE and ...

Snug Wrestling is your go-to pro wrestling podcast for WWE news, reviews, predictions, and deep analysis. Four sharp wrestling minds from different backgrounds and generations break down Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AAA Lucha Libre, and the biggest stories in pro wrestling today.From match reviews and rumor talk to update breakdowns and bold predictions, Snug Wrestling delivers nonstop pro wrestling content for fans who live and breathe the business. With unique perspectives, passionate debate, and special live guests, every episode brings fresh insight into everything happening across WWE and ...

Snug Wrestling is your go-to pro wrestling podcast for WWE news, reviews, predictions, and deep analysis. Four sharp wrestling minds from different backgrounds and generations break down Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AAA Lucha Libre, and the biggest stories in pro wrestling today.From match reviews and rumor talk to update breakdowns and bold predictions, Snug Wrestling delivers nonstop pro wrestling content for fans who live and breathe the business. With unique perspectives, passionate debate, and special live guests, every episode brings fresh insight into everything happening across WWE and ...

Snug Wrestling is your go-to pro wrestling podcast for WWE news, reviews, predictions, and deep analysis. Four sharp wrestling minds from different backgrounds and generations break down Raw, SmackDown, NXT, AAA Lucha Libre, and the biggest stories in pro wrestling today.From match reviews and rumor talk to update breakdowns and bold predictions, Snug Wrestling delivers nonstop pro wrestling content for fans who live and breathe the business. With unique perspectives, passionate debate, and special live guests, every episode brings fresh insight into everything happening across WWE and ...