Category: Ideas / Philosophy

Image for Tomiki Aikido:: Randori & Koryu No Kata -by Dr Lee Ah Loi ( COLLECTS 3 BOOKS: Randori No Kata, Book One; Koryu No Kata, Book Two; Tomiki Aikido Past and Future, Book Three )( Omnibus Volume )( Vol. 1, 2, 3 / i / ii / iii )(martial Arts )

Tomiki Aikido:: Randori & Koryu No Kata -by Dr Lee Ah Loi ( COLLECTS 3 BOOKS: Randori No Kata, Book One; Koryu No Kata, Book Two; Tomiki Aikido Past and Future, Book Three )( Omnibus Volume )( Vol. 1, 2, 3 / i / ii / iii )(martial Arts )

Price: $67.43

Publisher: London, England, London, UK: Paul H Crompton, No Date ( Circa 1998 / 1999 / 2000 ), 1st OMNIBUS Edition, First Printing : 1998

Seller ID: 169991

ISBN-13: 9781874250203

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Near Fine (see desciption)

----------( First printing of the 1st omnibus edition ) softcover (no hardcover edition), a Near Fine example, a bit of light rubbing, 179 pages total, b&w photos, ---Professor Kenji Tomiki, one of Morihei Uyeshiba's most promising students, introduced "randori aikido" in 1964 so that students could practice their Aikido techniques freely without fear of injury. As a result, Aikido students today have the opportunity to participate in competitions and in free form practice with one another. This book is a complete history of the development and techniques of this Aikido style. All of the main ...
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Richard Matheson: A Primer of Reality ---with Reality ( a CD of RM ) ---with 14 Steps to Reality: Metaphysics for the Young ----3 Items -PRIMER is Signed

By: Matheson, Richard (aka Logan Swanson ) (signed)

Price: $94.43

Publisher: Springfield, Pennsylvania, Springfield, PA.: Edge Books / Gauntlet Press, 2002, 1st edition, First Printing : 2002

Seller ID: 169716

ISBN-13: 9781887368551

Binding: Hard Cover and Softcover

Condition: Fine (see description)

----------3 items (ONE SHIPPING CHARGE), , PRIMER is a Fine hardcover, no dustjacket as issued, signed by Matheson, --- 14 is a trade paperback size pamphlet ---REALITY is a CD which was issued with 14, the CD has RM talking about metaphysical things, CD is about 45 minutes long, all items are unread/unused, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///SIGNED (hardcover only)---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate ---(generally within 1/8 inch)---
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The Path: Metaphysics for the '90's ---by Richard Matheson -a Signed Copy

By: Matheson, Richard (aka Logan Swanson ) (signed), Based on the Writings of Harold W Percival, Foreword By Stan Madison

Price: $40.43

Publisher: Santa Barbara, California, Santa Barbara, CA: Capra Press, 1993, 1st Edition, First Printing : 1993

Seller ID: 169718

ISBN-13: 9780884963776

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Fine (see description)

----------trade paperback, a Fine unread copy, signed by Matheson without inscription, 136 pages ---"Richard Matheson's bestselling novel, What Dreams May Come, the basis for the hit movie starring Robin Williams, touched numerous readers with its convincing portrait of life after death, based on years of research and personal reflection. Like that earlier book, The Path is a work of inspirational fiction that comes straight from Matheson's own deeply held beliefs about spirituality and true nature of existence. The story of one man's encounter with an enigmatic stranger who imparts to him ten...
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Dynamic Karate: Instruction By the Master -by Masatoshi Nakayama - Japan Karate Association ( Martial Arts )

By: Nakayama, M ( Masatoshi ), Chief Instructor of the Japan Karate Association

Price: $26.93

Publisher: Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International Limited, 1974, 1st Edition, Later Printing : 1974

Seller ID: 169780

ISBN-13: 9780870110375

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very Good+ ( see Description )

-----------hardcover, about 7.5w x 10.25h inches, a Very Good+ copy, faint stain at upper spine tip to pages, in an attractive Good to Very Good dustjacket, price clipped, some sunning to the spine of the jacket, small nick on spine, 308 pages, profusely illustrated with b&w photos, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE///---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---
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Image for JUDO: Formal Techniques -A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata -by Tadao Otaki and Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books ( 600 Photos / 400 Illustrations ) ( Martial Arts )

JUDO: Formal Techniques -A Complete Guide to Kodokan Randori No Kata -by Tadao Otaki and Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books ( 600 Photos / 400 Illustrations ) ( Martial Arts )

By: Otaki, Tadao; Donn F Draeger / Tuttle Books

Price: $134.93

Publisher: Rutland, Vermont / Tokyo, Japan, Rutland, VT / Tokyo, Japan: Charles E Tuttle, 1983, 1st Edition, First Printing : 1983

Seller ID: 169678

ISBN-13: 9780804811873

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Fine (see description)

-----------hardcover, a Fine example, clean tight and crisp, very fresh example of a scarce hardcover in the 1st edition, in a very lightly rubbed Near Fine price clipped dustjacket, jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, 451 pages, b&w photos and illustrations, chapter sections include: Historical background; Outline of Judo Kata; Understanding Kata; Famous Japanese Judoists on Kata; Kata Fundamentals; Technical Aspects of Nage no Kata / of Katame no Kata; Nage no Kata; Katame no Kata; Conclusion / Appendix: The Historical Significance of Seiza and Zarei; Notes / Glossary - Index, --...
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Image for Cree Narrative: Expressing the Personal Meanings of Events / Carleton Library Series # 197 ( Philosophy / Oral Tradition North American Indigenous Peoples )

Cree Narrative: Expressing the Personal Meanings of Events / Carleton Library Series # 197 ( Philosophy / Oral Tradition North American Indigenous Peoples )

By: Preston, Richard J ( Signed ) / Carleton Library Series # 197 ( John Blackned related)

Price: $67.43

Publisher: Montreal, Quebec / Kingston, Ontario, Montreal, PQ / Kingston, ON: McGill-Queen's University Press ( MQUP ), 2002, 1st Revised and Expanded edition, First Printing : 2002

Seller ID: 169791

ISBN-13: 9780773523616

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Near Fine (see description)

-----------hardcover, a Near Fine example, a few small spots on rear board, no dustjacket as issued, this might have been Preston's copy of this book as he has written his name and address on the front blank endpaper, 285 pages, ---"A vivid account of the values and world view of an indigenous society. ---Based primarily on the oral accounts of John Blackned, Cree Narrative offers a detailed account of traditional Cree society. The result is an integrated picture of Cree thought, feelings, and beliefs relating to living on and with the land. For this expanded reissue of his pioneering work in ...
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Image for Shin Kage Ryu: Japan's Complete Fighting System -by Robin L Rielly / Charles E Tuttle Publishing ( Japanese Martial Arts)(inc. Stances, Punches & Strikes; Blocking; Kicks; Breakfalls, Throwing, Chokes, Sparring Drills, Edged Weapons [ Sword, Knife ] etc)

Shin Kage Ryu: Japan's Complete Fighting System -by Robin L Rielly / Charles E Tuttle Publishing ( Japanese Martial Arts)(inc. Stances, Punches & Strikes; Blocking; Kicks; Breakfalls, Throwing, Chokes, Sparring Drills, Edged Weapons [ Sword, Knife ] etc)

By: Rielly, Robin L / Charles E Tuttle Publication ( Reilly )

Price: $53.93

Publisher: Rutland, Vermont, Rutland, VT: Charles E Tuttle, 1989, 1st Edition, First Printing : 1989

Seller ID: 169437

ISBN-13: 9780804815369

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Near Fine (see desciption)

----------hardcover, a Near Fine example, in an Near Fine price clipped dustjacket, short closed tear, jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, 320 pages, b&w photos throughout, ---"Shin Kage Ryu jujutsu has existed as a fighting system since the nineteenth century, and the literal meaning of the three Chinese characters is "spirit shadow way." Originating in J apan and influenced by Okinawan fighting systems, the art has evolved into one that ip.corporates karate-like kicks, punches, and strikes, as well as the throwing, grappling, and joint techniques of judo. Thus, Shin Kage Ryu is ...
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Memoirs of a Karate Fighter ---by Ralph Robb -a Signed Copy

By: Robb, Ralph (signed)(aka Sylvester Young )

Price: $53.93

Publisher: Co. Cork, Ireland, Cork, Ireland: Raldon Books, 2006, 1st Edition, First Printing : 2006

Seller ID: 168832

ISBN-13: 9780955216923

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Near Fine (see description)

-----------trade paperback, about 5 x 7.75 inches, a Near Fine copy, signed and inscribed "To S_______ and T__ enjoy the read. R Robb", 180 pages, ---"Memoirs of a Karate Fighter is a hard-hitting account of karate training during the 1980s in one of Europe's toughest dojos. In this gripping story, Ralph Robb gives an insight into the training methods and philosophy of the Wolverhampton YMCA karate club - which was once the top club in Britain. The YMCA won innumerable tournaments, and amongst its greatest achievements were two All-styles British Clubs championships, five UK Wado team titles a...
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Chi-Kung, Tai-Chi and Fan: A Step-By-Step Training Course for Wellness and Personal Development -by Master Helen Wu

By: Wu, Helen X ( Master )( York University, Ontario ), Andrew Nigel, Editor

Price: $26.93

Publisher: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ( Ontario ): Helen Wu, 2005 (actually circa 2013 ), 2nd Edition, Second Printing : 2005

Seller ID: 169236

ISBN-13: 9780973725124

Binding: Soft Cover

Condition: Very Good+ ( see Description )

----------softcover, visually this is a Near Fine example but there is some hi-liting and underlining, nothing too serious but there is some, 278 pages, b&w photos throughout,---brings together step-by-step explanations for several important martial arts routines. It is designed to help not only students in university and in martial arts schools, but also coaches and instructors, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)---
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Category: Ideas / Philosophy