Sensei Peter Freedman's Famous Reading List
Required – Books which can be referenced periodically.
Secrets of the Samurai by Oscar Ratti & Adele Westbrook
The Dictionary of the Martial Arts by Louis Frederic
The Overlook Marital Arts Dictionary by Emil Farkas & John Corcoran
The World’s Best Anatomical Charts Third Edition by the Anatomical Chart
Martial Arts – this group of readings will give us insight, not only into Jujutsu, but other forms of martial arts as well. They are listed in order of importance. Some of these may no longer be available, so please let us know and we may be able to attain come copies.
Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams
Karate-Do: My Way of Life by Gichin Funakoshi
The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi, translated and edited by Thomas Cleary
Mastering the Art of War translated and edited by Thomas Cleary
Three Budo Masters: by John Stevens (Kano, Funakoshi and Ueshiba)
The Karate Dojo: Traditions and Tales of a Martial Art by Peter Urban
Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts by Tri Thong Dang
Okinawan Karate by Mark Bishop
Abundant Peace: The Biography of Morihei Ueshiba Founder of Aikido by John Sterns
Master Cheng’s Thirteen Chapter’s on Tai Chi Ch’uan by Cheng Man-Ch’ing
Slash & Thrust by John Sanchez
Deadly Karate Blows: The Medical Implications by Brian Adams
Practical Chin Na: A Detailed Analysis of the Art of Seizing and Locking by Zhao Da Yuan
Filipino Martial Culture by Mark V. Wiley
Balisong Iron Butterfly by Cacoy “Boy” Hernandez
Mind Over Matter: Higher Martial Arts by Shi Ming with Siao Weijia
Kung Fu: History, Philosophy and Technique by David Chow & Richard Spangler
Japan’s Ultimate Martial Art: Jiujitsu Before 1882 The Classical Japanese Art of Self Defense by Darrell Max Craig
The Weaponless Warriors: An Informal History of Okinawan Karate by Richard Kim
Living the Martial Way by Forrest E Morgan, Maj. USAF
Scholar Warrior: An Introduction to the Tao in Everyday Life by Deng Ming – Dao
Daito – Ryo Aikijujutsu by Stanley A. Pranin
Masters of Arnis Kali & Escrima by Edgar G. Sulite
Balison: The Lethal Art of Filipino Knife Fighting by Sid Campbell, Gary Cagaanan, and Sony Umpad
The Unfettered Mind: Writings of Zen Master to the Sword Master by Takuan Soho
JiuJitsu Complete by Kiyose Nakae
Mitose’s In Search of Kenpo: Traditional Japanese Stories by Arnold M. Golub, Editor
Martial Arts Injuries by Dr. James Canney
Flexible Weapons by John Sanchez
The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts by Howard Reid & Michael Croucher
Secret Fighting Arts of the World by John f. Gilbey
The Overlook Martial Arts Reader edited by Randy F. Nelson
Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body by B. K. Frantzis
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Intro. By A. Westbrook and O. Ratti
Medical Injuries in the Martial Arts by Richard B. Birrer, MD & Christina D. Birrer, MS.
Quotations for Martial Artists by John Moore
Jujitsu/Nippon Ketsugo Ryu by Larry D. Hilton
Spiritual & Nutrition – Books that will enlighten us spiritually and teach us about self- awareness and our physical well being. Please note that these books are not listed by order of importance.
Harnessing Anger: The Way of the American Fencer by Peter Westbrook
Eating for Endurance by Ellen Coleman, RD, MA, MPH
Healing Teas: How to Prepare and Use Teas to Maximize Your Health by Marie Nadine Antol
How Nutrition Works by Kristine M. Napier, MPH, RD.
How to See and Read Aura by Ted Andrews
Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, MD.
Spiritual Growth: Being Your Higher Self by Sanya Romain
The Complete Book of Juicing by Michael T. Murray, N.D.
The Juice mans’ Power of Juicing by Jay Kordich
Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book that Changes Lives by Dan Millman
You Are Psychic! By Pete A. Sanders, Jr.
Wheels of Life – A User’s Guide To The Chakra System By Anodea Judith, Ph.D.
The Magus Of Java – Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal by Kosta Danaos
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