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The 36 Strategies of the Martial Arts

The Classic Chinese Guide for Success in War, Business, and Life

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In the spirit of The Art of War and The Book of Five Rings, this fascinating strategy guide is full of ancient Chinese wisdom that can be applied to all areas of modern lifeThe 36 Strategies of the Martial Arts is a classical collection of Chinese maxims on understanding, engaging, and defeating your enemy. The origin of the collection is unknown; however, the text is a synthesis of various ... Read more

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A foremost scholar of samurai texts approaches this martial arts classic as a meditation on the Zen concept of “death of the ego”—offering a fresh translation unlike any other.Discover what it takes to be a samurai with the 18th-century martial arts treatise that delves into minds of legendary Japanese warriors.Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts ... Read more

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The Way of Aikido

Life Lessons from an American Sensei

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“This book is a warmhearted handshake, a graceful and practical invitation to enter and blend with the ahhh of the world. It is as natural and wise an introduction to the spirit of the martial arts as you can find on paper.”—Jack Kornfield, bestselling author of A Path with HeartIn his bestselling Mastery, renowned spiritual and martial arts teacher George Leonard taught hundreds of thousands of ... Read more

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A Bushido Sourcebook

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