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A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy A Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as budo)
avg rating 3.94 — 63,936 ratings — published 1645
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Hardcover)
by (shelved 12 times as budo)
avg rating 3.99 — 17,052 ratings — published 1716
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Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts) Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction (Tuttle Martial Arts)
by (shelved 8 times as budo)
avg rating 4.21 — 1,402 ratings — published 1983
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Zen in the Martial Arts Zen in the Martial Arts (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as budo)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,009 ratings — published 1979
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The Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master (The ^AWay of the Warrior Series) The Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master (The ^AWay of the Warrior Series)
by (shelved 7 times as budo)
avg rating 4.05 — 3,652 ratings — published 1644
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The Art of War The Art of War (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as budo)
avg rating 3.94 — 587,533 ratings — published -500
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The Life-Giving Sword: The Secret Teachings From the House of the Shogun The Life-Giving Sword: The Secret Teachings From the House of the Shogun (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as budo)
avg rating 4.12 — 899 ratings — published 1632
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In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts In the Dojo: A Guide to the Rituals and Etiquette of the Japanese Martial Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as budo)
avg rating 4.10 — 292 ratings — published 2006
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Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as budo)
avg rating 4.17 — 361 ratings — published 1991
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The Art of Peace The Art of Peace (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as budo)
avg rating 4.20 — 5,113 ratings — published 1992
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The Spirit of Aikido The Spirit of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as budo)
avg rating 4.12 — 495 ratings — published 1984
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Autumn Lightning: The Education of an American Samurai Autumn Lightning: The Education of an American Samurai (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as budo)
avg rating 4.25 — 350 ratings — published 1985
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Tao of Jeet Kune Do Tao of Jeet Kune Do (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as budo)
avg rating 4.36 — 8,527 ratings — published 1975
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Karate-Do: My Way of Life Karate-Do: My Way of Life (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as budo)
avg rating 4.24 — 2,436 ratings — published 1975
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Bushido: The Soul of Japan Bushido: The Soul of Japan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as budo)
avg rating 3.83 — 10,606 ratings — published 1899
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The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts (The ^AWay of the Warrior Series) The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts (The ^AWay of the Warrior Series)
by (shelved 4 times as budo)
avg rating 4.24 — 568 ratings — published 1727
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Breathe: A Life in Flow – A New York Times Bestselling Memoir of Martial Arts and Personal Growth Breathe: A Life in Flow – A New York Times Bestselling Memoir of Martial Arts and Personal Growth (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.33 — 6,114 ratings — published 2021
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Classical Bujutsu (Martial Arts and Ways of Japan #1) Classical Bujutsu (Martial Arts and Ways of Japan #1)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.22 — 125 ratings — published 1973
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Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.12 — 112 ratings — published 1981
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Classical Budo (Martial Arts & Ways of Japan #2) Classical Budo (Martial Arts & Ways of Japan #2)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.27 — 119 ratings — published 1973
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Secrets of the Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan Secrets of the Samurai: A Survey of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 3.99 — 872 ratings — published 1973
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Zen in the Art of Archery Zen in the Art of Archery (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 3.98 — 16,834 ratings — published 1948
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The Essence of Budo: A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways The Essence of Budo: A Practitioner's Guide to Understanding the Japanese Martial Ways (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.07 — 130 ratings — published 2010
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Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo Mind Over Muscle: Writings from the Founder of Judo (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.22 — 377 ratings — published 2006
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Total Aikido: The Master Course Total Aikido: The Master Course (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.12 — 153 ratings — published 1997
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Dueling with O-sensei: Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage - Revised and Expanded Edition Dueling with O-sensei: Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage - Revised and Expanded Edition (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.44 — 93 ratings — published 2005
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Jiu-Jitsu University Jiu-Jitsu University (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.56 — 1,459 ratings — published 2008
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Flashing Steel: Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship Flashing Steel: Mastering Eishin-Ryu Swordsmanship (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.11 — 150 ratings — published 1995
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Championship Fighting: Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defense Championship Fighting: Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defense (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.32 — 486 ratings — published 1983
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Modern Bujutsu & Budo (Martial Arts and Ways of Japan #3) Modern Bujutsu & Budo (Martial Arts and Ways of Japan #3)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.35 — 74 ratings — published 1974
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Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.39 — 439 ratings — published 2010
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The Little Black Book Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting The Little Black Book Violence: What Every Young Man Needs to Know About Fighting (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.06 — 352 ratings — published 2009
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On the Warrior's Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology On the Warrior's Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.11 — 560 ratings — published 2003
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Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan Moving Toward Stillness: Lessons in Daily Life from the Martial Ways of Japan (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.21 — 258 ratings — published 2000
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The Way of Aikido:  Life Lessons from an American Sensei The Way of Aikido: Life Lessons from an American Sensei (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.12 — 331 ratings — published 1999
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Aikido and the Harmony of Nature Aikido and the Harmony of Nature (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.32 — 263 ratings — published 1986
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.18 — 52,862 ratings — published 1997
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Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.25 — 3,206 ratings — published 2000
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The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,877 ratings — published 2004
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Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.33 — 1,891 ratings — published 2008
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Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think Living the Martial Way: A Manual for the Way a Modern Warrior Should Think (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,413 ratings — published 1992
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Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text Karate-Do Nyumon: The Master Introductory Text (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.22 — 192 ratings — published 1988
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The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques The Canon of Judo: Classic Teachings on Principles and Techniques (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.39 — 79 ratings — published 1958
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A Brief History of the Samurai A Brief History of the Samurai (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 3.71 — 1,300 ratings — published 2010
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Persimmon Wind: A Martial Artist's Journey In Japan Persimmon Wind: A Martial Artist's Journey In Japan (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.18 — 145 ratings — published 1998
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Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways Traditions: Essays on the Japanese Martial Arts and Ways (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.30 — 137 ratings — published 2002
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Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts Sword and Brush: The Spirit of the Martial Arts (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.09 — 178 ratings — published 1995
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Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke (Hardcover)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.02 — 3,485 ratings — published 1943
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The Zen Way to Martial Arts: A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai The Zen Way to Martial Arts: A Japanese Master Reveals the Secrets of the Samurai (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.06 — 668 ratings — published 1977
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The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice The Karate Way: Discovering the Spirit of Practice (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 4.19 — 125 ratings — published 2009
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Bohdi Sanders
“Train to be able to defend yourself against any attack, and at the same time, retain your good heart towards other people. Don't allow bad people to turn your heart hard, but always be ready to defend yourself should you have to.”
Bohdi Sanders, BUSHIDO: The Way of the Warrior

Soke Behzad Ahmadi
“. . to be exceptional in martial arts, you must possess the "4 C's" : Consistency, Commitment, Creativity and Competence”
Soke Behzad Ahmadi, Shorinjiryu Ryujin Kenpo

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