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to Recommended Products and Vendors

Dojolocator.com is a
wonderful reference for persons searching for a place to train, and a superb resource for instructors wishing to spread the word about their dojo
and arts. Very highly recommended!
Recommended Suppliers
Nine
Circles USA
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Nine Circles USA is the
first-choice supplier of uniforms and equipment to Itten Dojo.
Distinguished by exceptional quality at surprisingly low cost, Nine
Circles USA has our very highest recommendation. |
Personal Protection / Security References
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Chelsea
Tompkins has constructed an outstanding reference for gun owners: a
comprehensive, interactive listing of firearms-related laws, by state. |
| Personal
Security and Self Defense Resources |
A
compendium of links to articles and web sites addressing various aspects
of self defense, conflict de-escalation, and martial arts, assembled by
Hannah Kerns. |
DVD
Ukemi
from the Ground Up
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This DVD offers a
step-by-step procedure to learn and/or instruct safe aikido ukemi. Whether
entirely new to the art, or desiring to retool one’s skills, the methods
here will enable any reasonably fit practitioner to be able to take falls
in aikido (and other similar arms-length grappling systems) safely. The
methods here are definitely not merely to assist in learning how to
collude with the person executing the technique these methods enable one
to be prepared and able to gracefully manage both the malevolent and the
inept as well as skilled practitioner executing ordinary technique. Very
highly recommended! |
Books
Hidden
in Plain Sight |
Ellis Amdur’s writing on martial arts has
been groundbreaking. In this volume, Amdur has radically reworked his
iconoclastic essays first published on the website of Aikido Journal.
Here, he attempts to establish the existence of something all but lost in
Japanese martial arts
a sophisticated type of training, encompassing mental imagery,
breath-work, and a variety of physical techniques that offered the
practitioner the potential to develop skills sometimes viewed as nearly
superhuman. Commonly referred to as internal training, and
usually believed to be the provenance of Chinese martial arts, Amdur
asserts that not only was it once common among many Japanese martial
traditions, but elements of such training still remain, passed down in a
few martial arts
literally hidden in plain sight. As always, Amdur reminds
us that this is a human endeavor and he provides vivid, even heartbreaking
portrayals of some of the great practitioners of these skills, men who
devoted their lives to an obsessive pursuit of power. |
Old
School |
A superb collection of essays on Japanese martial traditions, including chapters on the
koryu, weapons, and history. |
Dueling with O-sensei |
During the time he wrote a regular column for Aikido
Journal, Ellis Amdurs essays were the best part of the magazine, and this book
is a compilation of the best of those columns. Brutally honest, always illuminating, and
unfailingly entertaining, this book should be in your library. |
New! Kishido |
Kishido: The Way of the
Western Warrior
Peter Hobart’s book is a compilation of life lessons
gleaned through training at a variety of dojo around the world (including
many years at Itten Dojo) and will be of substantial interest and value to
students of traditional martial arts or anyone seeking to live with
greater clarity and purpose. Highly recommended. |
Keiko Shokon |
Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan,
Volume 3 Diane has outdone herself with this volume
the range of topics, the credentials of the contributors, and the thoroughly
engaging writing styles make Keiko Shokon a book youll try to read in one
sitting (but wont be able to because youll keep returning to savor favorite
articles).
A must-have book!
Edited by Diane Skoss. |
 Koryu Bujutsu |
Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan,
Volume 1 Explore the old to better understand the
new.
Gain deeper insight to your martial arts training by learning about the
ancient Japanese warrior ways. This book is your guide to their martial traditions, the
koryu bujutsu ancestors of the modern Japanese martial arts.
Edited by Diane Skoss. |
 Sword & Spirit |
Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan,
Volume 2 A nine-storied tower begins with a
foundation.
The ancient samurai fighting arts, the koryu bujutsu, are the foundation
of the modern Japanese martial arts. Learn how these unusual arts are practiced today,
explore the ideas behind their creation, and meet some of the exceptional individuals who
are maintaining the true classical traditions.
Edited by Diane Skoss. |
Koryu.com |
The Classical Martial Arts
Resource and a portal for ordering from Koryu Books. |
Discussion Forums
| E-Budo.com |
The Internets Source for Japanese
Martial Arts and Culture |
| AikiWeb.com |
“The Source for Aikido
Information” |
| FightingArts.com |
Your 24hr online martial arts magazine
and center for discussion, information, and supplies |
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