Classic book on stratigy of conflict. The book was written in ancient China to advise generals but the advice is current for individuals today.
Famous book on sword strategy by the most famous Japanese swordsman.
This book is written by the Zen monk who was Musashi's adviser. It is an exceptionally clear description of the state of mind necessary for effective practice of martial arts.
This is an enlightening description of aggression in human psychology and military training stratigies.
More description of human reactions under stress and the techniques of training for that event.
Good description of the state of mind necessary for the practice of martial arts.
A very clear book on basic self defense stratigy. Good for readers with no martial arts experience.
Description of the physiology of various strikes.
An early survey of Japanese martial arts traditions
Sword manuals of three generations of family masters who were contemporaries of Musashi
THE text on judo technique.
Description of a European's study of archery
Very nice description of the meaning of common martial arts terms.
My description of an effective attitude towards training for jujitsuka over 40. You can download it from the Kiai Echo archives
http://www.ajjf.org/kiaiecho/2011b_Spring/Spring11-lr.pdf
A survey of basic principles that apply to martial arts performancerregardless of style. You can download it from the Kiai Echo archives
http://www.ajjf.org/kiaiecho/2007winter/Winter07-lr.pdf
These books are in print and may be specially ordered at any bookstore. Support your local bookstore. They can order any book that the net stores do and you can talk to a person and look at the books.
If I have left out your favorite book please Email , Richard H Howell at rhowell@yoshinjitsu.com and send me the author and title