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  1. #16
    Radhnoti Guest
    I finished Kodo: Ancient Ways, it was also a collection of articles once written for a magazine, but quite enjoyable.
    Had a very Japanese flavor in my opinion, but that's not a bad thing. :)
    Any other MUST reads? Still waiting on Adam Hsu's book.

    -Radhnoti

  2. #17
    Wyvern_Beta Guest

    My favorite book

    I took the Kaufman translation of The Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings while on a climbing trip to the Rocky Mountain range. It has proven to me that martial arts can apply to anything.

    My favorite book is either that, or The Ninja and their Secret Fighting Art by Stephen K. Hayes.

  3. #18
    Radhnoti Guest
    Adam Hsu's book just arrived, looking forward to starting into it. I'm also thinking of ordering a book, "The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity" by Daniel Reid. Supposed to be some great suggestions about proper diet, etc. in there. Anyone read this one? Ended up passing on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms book...lots of versions, any suggestions on which translation is best?
    One last thing, I had considered ordering a book or two from Martial Arts Mart, just to support the folks hosting this board, but they seemed to have a pretty limited selection. Anyone looked at any of their books? And if so which (if any) would you suggest? Personally, I own and have enjoyed Shaolin Chin Na, The Seizing Art of Kung-Fu by Yang Jwing-Ming.
    Thanks VERY much to all who responded.

    -Radhnoti

  4. #19
    JasBourne Guest
    "Living the Martial Way". Most excellent book, still read it at least once a year.

    "Shogun Scrolls". Long before Machiavelli's "The Prince", this dude had the game of ruling DOWN. If you take all the truly ruthless and evil stuff out of it, has some excellent points for self-guidance.

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  5. #20
    Monkey Guest
    Encyclopedia of Dim-Mak : The Main Meridans
    by Erle Montaigue

    This is my current favorite, a great look at all the points on the body and the effect of striking them.

  6. #21
    Sil Lum Palm Guest
    Any books by Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming are excellent. I really enjoyed Xing Yi Chuan Theory and Application , Shaolin Chin Na , Long Fist Kung Fu , and a few others I have read by him.
    For Kung Fu practitioners I believe Kung Fu: History, Philosophy , Techniques by Chow and Spangler ( unique publications)is a must read.
    Sun Tzu's Art of War is a very good book to read as well. thomas Cleary has a good translation written. As well as Essential Confucius by Thomas Cleary.
    I have a wide library and I could go on and on but I dont want to bore you.
    Take care.


  7. #22
    Fish of Fury Guest
    "also thinking of ordering a book, "The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity" by Daniel Reid. "

    yeah, i've got this one.don't agree with everything he says but it's a worthwhile read.

    i also like tha asiapac comic series.heaps of books that provide a simple "easy to mentally digest" intro to many areas of chinese culture/medicine/philosophy/martial arts.(though i've got to say i thought the "shaolin temple" one was a big disappointment)

    __________________________________________________ _________________________ "I never drive faster than i can see...other than that...it's all in the reflexes" Jack Burton

  8. #23
    Radhnoti Guest
    Thanks Fish, I ended up ordering Daniel Reid's book. Just finished Adam Hsu's book...I enjoyed it, very "readable"...didn't agree with everything he said, but it was good to get his perspective.
    I've started on The Science of Martial Arts Training by Staley now. I have to say that, so far, I'm not enjoying it. Seems to have lots of charts and suggestions to "peak" in your training when you need to hit your maximum. Reads a lot like a textbook...but I'm only about 50 pages in. Anyone else read this one? Am I wasting my time?

    -Radhnoti

  9. #24
    Radhnoti Guest
    Mostly through with the Staley book now...it has turned out ok. Had some info I'd never read about stretching and strength training.
    I'm reading Daniel Reid's book now. It "reads well", not boring at all. He presents the "Eastern" ideas of Taoism in a "Western" format, by giving scientific examples of Qi...why fasting is good for you...etc. Seems to be a great book for anyone interested in Taoist philosophy and practical applications of Taoism.

    -Radhnoti

  10. #25
    HuangKaiVun Guest
    BK Frantzis's "Power of the Internal Martial Arts" is more useful to me via the anecdotes about his teachers as opposed to the remainder of the book.

    My traditional sifu feels that Adam Hsu's stances in the "Sword Polisher's" book do not allow his qi to circulate properly from head to toe. I personally do not sink my horses that low for the same reason.

    I've talked to my sifu about Yang Jwing Ming, and his belief is that Yang's "Taijiquan" is more like Fukien White Crane.

    I may go visit Yang one of these days.

  11. #26
    BAI HE Guest

    Jimbo.

    I concur. I love that book. He's pretty straight ahead in his analysis. next month's Inside Kung Fu will have an interveiw with Mr. Smith.

    How many books has he written?

  12. #27
    mileh Guest
    My favourite martial arts book is Scholar Warrior by Deng Ming-Dao

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