Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone)

“Beware! The 87-Fold Path contains unexpected, concise
blows to the head and heart... you don’t have a chance, but to
examine and retool your way of life.” – George Rohrer,
Executive and Purpose Coach, MBA, CPCC, PCC
Despite the fact that raw materials in feudal Japan were
mediocre at best, bladesmiths used innovative folding and
tempering techniques to forge some of the finest swords
imaginable for their samurai overlords. The process of heating

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and folding the metal removed impurities, while shaping and
strengthening the blades to perfection. The end result was
strong yet supple, beautiful and deadly. As martial artists we
utilize a similar process, forging our bodies through hard work,
perseverance, and repetition. The challenge is that training
solely toward physical perfection is not enough. In fact, the
more a practitioner knows about physical conflict, the less likely
he or she is to engage in violence. Knowing how to fight is
important, clearly, yet if you do not find something larger than
base violence attached your efforts it becomes unsustainable,
your martial arts adventure will eventually come to an end. The
87-Fold Path provides ideas for taking training beyond the
physical that are uniquely tailored for the elite martial artist.
This makes the martial journey more enjoyable, meaningful,
and longer lasting.
7. 
How to Win a Fight
 (Kane/Wilder)
“It is the ultimate course in self-defense and will help you
survive and get through just about any violent situation or
attack.” – Jeff Rivera, bestselling author
More than three million Americans are involved in a violent
physical encounter every year. Develop the fortitude to walk
away when you can and prevail when you must. Defense
begins by scanning your environment, recognizing hazards and
escape routes, and using verbal de-escalation to defuse tense
situations. If a fight is unavoidable, the authors offer clear
guidance for being the victor, along with advice on legal
implications, including how to handle a police interview after the
altercation.
8. 
Lessons from the Dojo Floor
(Wilder)
“Helps each reader, from white belt to black belt, look at and
understand why he or she trains.” – Michael E. Odell, Isshin-
Ryu Northwest Okinawa Karate Association

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In the vein of Dave Lowry, a thought provoking collection of
short vignettes that entertains while it educates. Packed with
straightforward, easy, and quick to read sections that range
from profound to insightful to just plain amusing, anyone with
an affinity for martial arts can benefit from this material.
9. 
Martial Arts Instruction
 (Kane)
“Boeing trains hundreds of security officers, Kane’s ideas will
help us be more effective.” – Gregory A. Gwash, Chief Security
Officer, Boeing
While the old adage, “those who can’t do, teach,” is not entirely
true, all too often “those who can do” cannot teach effectively.
This book is unique in that it offers a holistic approach to
teaching martial arts; incorporating elements of educational
theory and communication techniques typically overlooked in
budo (warrior arts). Teachers will improve their abilities to
motivate, educate, and retain students, while students
interested in the martial arts will develop a better understanding
of what instructional method best suits their needs.
10. 
The Way of Kata
(Kane/Wilder)
“This superb book is essential reading for all those who wish to