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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 — 63,075 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 4.00 — 16,922 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 — 1,401 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 — 4,003 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 6 times as budo)
avg rating 4.05 — 3,622 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 — 581,138 ratings — published -500
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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 4.09 — 291 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 4.18 — 360 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 — 5,079 ratings — published 1992
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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 4 times as budo)
avg rating 4.12 — 893 ratings — published 1632
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The Spirit of Aikido The Spirit of Aikido (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as budo)
avg rating 4.12 — 493 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 4.26 — 349 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 — 8,513 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 — 2,416 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 — 10,483 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 Breathe: A Life in Flow (Hardcover)
by (shelved 3 times as budo)
avg rating 4.33 — 6,014 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 — 118 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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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 4.09 — 128 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 — 368 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 — 1,453 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 4.31 — 478 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 — 436 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 — 558 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 — 256 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 — 330 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 — 52,246 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 4.26 — 3,171 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 — 1,870 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 — 1,881 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 — 1,412 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 — 190 ratings — published 1988
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Zen in the Art of Archery Zen in the Art of Archery (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as budo)
avg rating 3.98 — 16,638 ratings — published 1948
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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 3.72 — 1,279 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 4.17 — 144 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 — 3,475 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 — 665 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 — 124 ratings — published 2009
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Soke Behzad Ahmadi
“Better than money and fame, teaching martial arts to your children; giving them your time and confidence, is the best inheritance”
Soke behzad Ahmadi

Soke Behzad Ahmadi
“Karate is not A religion, cult or dogma. It is incumbent on every generation of martial artists, to find the weaknesses of the previous generations, not to revere it . . .”
Soke Behzad Ahmadi, Shorinjiryu Ryujin Kenpo

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