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    Talking OCD and why I love it!

    Well I've been on a buying spree for the last month or so.
    Some of the more interesting titles collected sofar are:

    By Obata "Shinkendo", "Kama",and "Samurai Aikijujutsu".

    "Tanto" by Maynard

    "Masters Jiu Jitsu" by Clark

    The guys over at Buyubooks sent me an interesting little paperback on "Kukishin Ryu Bujutsu". (yes I paid for it)

    And a decent copy of "More Fighting Karate" by Ashihara

    I tried to focus on karate but found some great deals on Aikido, Jiujitsu/Judo, Nihon Kobudo, Okinawan Kobudo, and Iaido/Kenjutsu titles.
    Opinions on the above titles or any Martial Arts related titles are welcome.

    Some times it pays to be compulsive!


    R. Kite
    Budoka 34
    "Study hard and all things can be accomplished; give up and you will amount to nothing".

    -Yamaoka Tesshu

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    Default My additions

    My first three are Bilingual since I presently live in Yokohama however I know the first two are available from Peter Boylan

    JODO, it's the seiteigata listing and is pretty good. I have an all Japanese book that is better photowise but I don't read Japanese so I use both. I've never seen the other book so I don't know the title

    Newaza of Kashiwazaki: Awesome book from the ground folks...easilly compares to the BJJ books put out by the Gracies (often sold with and in competition with said book in bookstores of Japan). This book helped age and treachery win out over youth and energy regularly in my grappling group.

    Aikido: Yurusu Budo by Shoji Nishio Sensei (available from Aikido Journal) my first art was Aikido and though I haven't practiced in 6 years I still like to keep abreast of where it's headed...Nishio sensei (may he rest in peace) had an interesting take on Aikido that technique wise is closer to what I learned than most US Aikido.


    Canon of Judo was one that I've been waiting for...Just to have since it's so historical however it's also educational

    I picked up a Bunch of MJER books but in truth the best is still Mitani & Mitani's that I got from Peter like 6 years ago, followed closely by Koryu Iai no Hondo (I think he has that one too) I shift between the two pretty often since my school has minimal english and I often have to look up the Kata's that I am taught
    Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow...
    ...that's what makes my thumper go

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    Default The forgotten thread..........

    Wow, I had forgotten about this thread. Thanks for posting Tony!

    BTW, I'm looking for MJER titles right now.

    I'm currently reading Mark Barlow's "JUJUTSU: Leagacy of the Samurai". Published by Fifth Estate.

    While a somewhat brief publication that cover some kihon of Akayama Ryu technique, I must admit that I really enjoy Barlow's writing style. Descriptions are kept simple and straight foreward while still managing to be entertaining.

    It is not the technical descriptions that makes this one worth the time. What does? Barlow's personal insights into training, philosophy, and history make this a title worth owning.

    A truely enjoyable read. I hope he continues to write on the subject.
    R. Kite
    Budoka 34
    "Study hard and all things can be accomplished; give up and you will amount to nothing".

    -Yamaoka Tesshu

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    My Favorites:

    Aikido/Aikijutsu
    Samurai Aikijutsu : Obata (Dragon Books)
    Aikido : Kisshomaru Ueshiba (Kodansha)

    Sport Judo:
    The Judo Manual : Hobbes & Reay (Tiger Books)
    Exploring Sports Series - Judo : Kim & Shin (Wm.C Brown)

    Strategy:
    The Art of War : Trans: Griffifth (UNESCO)
    The Japanese Art of War : Cleary (Shambhala)

    Karate:
    Anything by Mas Oyama
    Karate Basic Concepts & Skills : Wallace & Schroeder (Addison-Wesley)

    Competition Karate (WUKO Type):
    Karate The Complete Course : Morris (Guiness)


    Philosophy & General Info:
    Anything by Dave Lowry
    Hieroteo Villarosa V

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    Lots of good info in this one.

    Samurai : The Weapons and Spirit of the Japanese Warrior by Clive Sinclaire
    All My Best,

    Todd Wayman

    "…since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning."

    - G. Funakoshi, Karate-Do Nyumon, 1943

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    Here's a review I wrote a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, the links to the site I posted it on (George Matsons Uechi Ryu site) are broken, so I'll attach it here.
    Andrew Smallacombe

    Aikido Kenshinkai

    JKA Tokorozawa

    Now trotting over a bridge near you!

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    Another good one by Patrick McCarthy
    Classical Kata

    http://www.society.webcentral.com.au...sical_kata.htm
    All My Best,

    Todd Wayman

    "…since karate is a martial art, you must practice with the utmost seriousness from the very beginning."

    - G. Funakoshi, Karate-Do Nyumon, 1943

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    Randy,

    I'm really glad you're enjoying the book. I've gotten a contract for the next one and it will focus on the weapons of Jujutsu.

    Mark

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