Martial Arts Books
There are many martial arts books for general martial arts, specific styles, and training. Below is a listing of recomended martial arts books available for a decent and cheap price.
- A great book that offers a broad overview of martial arts, fighting, and the training required for competition and self defense is Fighter's Fact Book: Over 400 Concepts, Principles, and Drills to Make You a Better Fighter
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- If you have not yet read the Tao of Jeet Kune Do
then you can't yet claim to be a well educated martial artists. This book by Bruce lee is a must read for any serious martial artist.
- If you are interested in martial arts history and evolution then you should check out the book The Fighting Arts: Their Evolution from Secret Societies to Modern Times
- Nutrition is an important part of martial arts training. The book The Fighter's Body: An Owner's Manual : Your Guide to Diet, Nutrition, Exercise and Excellence in the Martial Arts
covers nutritional and general excercise aspects of martial arts training.
- Fighting is a serious business but sometimes a few laughs are needed. The book REAL Ultimate Power: The Official Ninja Book
is a great and humorous read about ninjas and all that they can accomplish with their real ultimate power.
- A great book I recently read is American Shaolin: Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch: An Odyssey in the New China
it is one of the most original and entertaining books I have ever picked up. I couldn't put it down. It is about a young guy who travels to China to study Shaolin Kungfu at the Shaolin Temple. He eats bitter the whole way.