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Published by Blue Snake Books / Frog Ltd., Berkeley & Los Angeles, CA, 1994
ISBN 10: 1883319137ISBN 13: 9781883319137
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Very good condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A., 2006
ISBN 10: 1583941487ISBN 13: 9781583941485
Seller: Elizabeth Brown Books & Collectibles, San Diego, CA, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Second printing. Very good with light rubbing, scuffing and edgewear to glossy paper wraps. Small red dot to foot of text block near spine. Soft bumping to head and foot of spine. Otherwise tight, clean, unmarked interior. Shipping confirmed!.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2006
ISBN 10: 1583941347ISBN 13: 9781583941348
Seller: Paradise Found Books, Chico, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light edge wear, clean copy.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, 2005
ISBN 10: 158394155XISBN 13: 9781583941553
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
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softcover. Condition: Fine copy. Illustrated (illustrator). 1st edition. 8vo, 316 pp.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, 2001
ISBN 10: 1556434049ISBN 13: 9781556434044
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
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softcover. Condition: Fine copy. Illustrated (illustrator). Later prt. edition. 8vo, 346 pp.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, California, 2006
Seller: Collectors Cabinet, Teaneck, NJ, U.S.A.
Book
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Softcover, 9 1/4 by 7 inches, illustrated. covers have slight wear and the pages are clean.
Published by Blue Snake Books/Frog Ltd. Books, Berkeley, California, U.S.A., 2006
ISBN 10: 1583941568ISBN 13: 9781583941560
Seller: Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. First Printing. A NEAR FINE, bright, clean, tight, collector-worthy copy. PROFUSELY ILLUSTRATED in black-and-white photography with accompanying descriptive captions. "You hold the keys to the power of self-defense. 'Self-Defense for Peaceable People' is for everyone seeking a realistic command of basic self-defense. This accessible yet authoritative introduction to the art of unarmed self-defense presents a method that's compatible with all existing martial arts systems, but requires no prior training or previous martial experience. Drawing on a twenty-year career in law enforcement and a lifelong practice of martial arts, author John Townsend explains the philosophy and theory behind self-defense, and describes the most common types of attacks that can happen anywhere. Photo sequences illustrate in detail the evasion and counterattack techniques that will enable you to defend yourself effectively in real-world situations, regardless of your size, gender, age, or strength. Armed with these simple techniques, you'll gain a new sense of freedom, personal confidence, and peace of mind." 160 pages. GE2.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2009
ISBN 10: 1583942300ISBN 13: 9781583942307
Seller: JB's Book Vault, Buffalo, WY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Book is in NF condition with small ink mark to bottom edge, light rubbing to edges, light bumping to head of spine else a bright and solid copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2007
ISBN 10: 1583941738ISBN 13: 9781583941737
Seller: Weller Book Works, A.B.A.A., Salt Lake City, UT, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fine. 8vo.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2008
ISBN 10: 1583941967ISBN 13: 9781583941966
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Color Photos (illustrator). 1st. 1st printing; 128 clean, unmarked pages Size: 4 vo.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 1999
ISBN 10: 1883319927ISBN 13: 9781883319922
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Cheng Man-ch'ing, the famed master of t'ai chi, is regarded as an enormously influential figure in codifying the most widely practiced form of the ancient martial art. This volume, developed by the martial arts master and scholar, details the way that students arrive at a posture -- from beginning movements to the end pose. Master Cheng provides practitioners with a complete and concise guide to the Short Form, enabling them to make rapid progress. Cheng Man-ch'ing, the famed master of t'ai chi, is regarded as an enormously influential figure in codifying the most widely practiced form of the ancient martial art. This volume, developed by the martial arts master and scholar, details the way that students arrive at a posture — from beginning movements to the end pose. Master Cheng provides practitioners with a complete and concise guide to the Short Form, enabling them to make rapid progress. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 1993
ISBN 10: 1883319048ISBN 13: 9781883319045
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the past twenty years, the Aikido population has increased tremendously in the United States, primarily because of the vast number of comprehensive American instructors. Greg O'Connor walks the reader through the history and philosophy of aikido. He then, in short chapters peppered with photos and illustrations, answers common questions about etiquette, training methods, and, in general, "what to expect" when practicing aikido. In the past twenty years, the Aikido population has increased tremendously in the United States, primarily because of the vast number of comprehensive American instructors. Greg O'Connor walks the reader through the history and philosophy of aikido. He then, in short chapters peppered with photos and illustrations, answers common questions about etiquette, training methods, and, in general, "what to expect" when practicing aikido. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2002
ISBN 10: 1556433778ISBN 13: 9781556433771
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. B/W Photos, Etc (illustrator). pictorial wraps 248 clean, unmarked pages Size: 8 Vo.
Published by Blue Snake Books Publications - North Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California, 2008
ISBN 10: 1583942122ISBN 13: 9781583942123
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Albertson, Suzanne - Cover Design (illustrator). Third Edition Ninth Printing. 194 Pages. Interior text pages are near flawless. This book draws on the principles of the non-aggressive Japanese martial art aikido and meditation to present a fresh approach to cultivating awareness, attention, and self-acceptance. Author Wendy Palmer shows readers through basic practice and partner exercises how to become more aware of the body and trust its innate wisdom. She introduces exercises from the Conscious Embodiment and Intuition Training program she pioneered, connection movement, meditation, and breathing. These exercises form a daily practice that can help the process of integration, of deepening and unifying the self, and learning to deal with fear and anger. Written in a direct yet nurturing style and based on the author's many years of practice and teaching, this revised edition contains new material on Conscious Embodiment movement and meditation practices. Also here are new chapters on advocating without aggressing and the wisdom of not knowing embodying the qualities of dignity and integrity in everyday life. The book is ideal for readers who are already engaged in the process of becoming, as well as for those who are looking for ways to find the courage to begin.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, 2007
ISBN 10: 1583941762ISBN 13: 9781583941768
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Later Printing. Light edge wear. A nice, solid copy. ; Color Photographs; 7.76 X 0.81 X 10.53 inches; 302 pages.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 1985
ISBN 10: 0938190679ISBN 13: 9780938190677
Seller: Grandmahawk's Eyrie, Mansfield Center, CT, U.S.A.
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Soft Cover. Condition: Near Fine. PB, pictorial card covers, 61pp. This is an unread copy in liek new condition. A classic T'ai Chi Ch'aun work. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, California, 2006
ISBN 10: 1583941517ISBN 13: 9781583941515
Seller: Manchester By The Book, Manchester-By-the-Sea, MA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 222 pages. No markings to text.
Published by Berkeley, CA: Blue Snake Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 1583941347ISBN 13: 9781583941348
Book First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine/No Jacket. 1st Edition. Berkeley, CA: Blue Snake Books. Fine/No Jacket. 2006. 1st Edition. Soft cover. First printing with full number line. Book is in excellent clean tight unread condition. .
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 1993
ISBN 10: 0913028851ISBN 13: 9780913028858
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student. This book is not meant to "teach" T'ai Chi Ch'uan, but meant to expound upon its meaning to the earnest practitioner; to offer the layperson a glimpse into this ancient art; and to communicate the author's unique perceptions and experiences that only a lifetime of practice can cultivate. Taken in this context, this is a most valuable book. This is the original classic about Short Form, the most popular and widespread form of T'ai Chi in the West." T'ai Chi Ch'uan" is a must-read for every serious T'ai Chi student. This book is not meant to "teach" T'ai Chi Ch'uan, but meant to expound upon its meaning to the earnest practitioner; to offer the layperson a glimpse into this ancient art; and to communicate the author's unique perceptions and experiences that only a lifetime of practice can cultivate. Taken in this context, this is a most valuable book. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2005
ISBN 10: 158394141XISBN 13: 9781583941416
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Capoeira movements. The popularity of capoeira continues to rise as more people discover how useful—and fun—it can be for increasing agility and flexibility, as well as strength and endurance. "Capoeira Conditioning" is an illustrated guide to whole-body training based on this increasingly popular Brazilian martial art. Designed for all ages and all levels of experience, the book is a step-by-step training manual with photographs that guide users through every movement and sequence. Accompanying text gives special pointers and describes the fitness benefits of each individual technique. "Capoeira Conditioning" offers no-frills advice about nutrition, regularity of training, capoeira in relation to other sports, and capoeira conditioning for children, along with a simple Q&A section. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, 2011
ISBN 10: 1583942459ISBN 13: 9781583942451
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Bagua Swimming Body Palms "is the second book written by Wang Shujin, one of the world's foremost exponents of Chinese internal martial arts and a renowned expert of Bagua Zhang. This volume continues the process of bringing Master Wang's important art to Western readers. More intricate than the Linked Palms form, Swimming Body Palms helps practitioners achieve fluent body mechanics and the ability to connect and flow from one movement to the next with power. Master Wang, who taught Swimming Palms to only a few advanced students, described it as "swim-walking," or swimming around the body. " Bagua Swimming Body Palms "offers a thorough grounding in the basics of Bagua principles and practice, and illuminates the connection between the cultural meanings of the "I Ching" and the physical movements of Bagua Zhang. The photographs from the Chinese book are reprinted, along with hundreds of new photographs of translator Kent Howard demonstrating the exercises in greater detail. Sifu Howard provides extensive commentary on Master Wang's writings, and Daoist master Huang Jinsheng contributes a thoughtful essay on Master Wang's spiritual practice with the esoteric Daoist sect Yi Guan Dao. The book's engaging style, fidelity to the Chinese text, and comprehensiveness make it a welcome addition to any martial arts library. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2006
ISBN 10: 1583941452ISBN 13: 9781583941454
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 370 page paperback with illustrations. Translated to English by Zhang Yun. Unmarked, tight and clean.
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Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, 2007
ISBN 10: 1583941894ISBN 13: 9781583941898
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Former owner's name stamped to title page. Some surface wear. A nice, crisp copy. ; B&W halftones; 9.2 X 6.9 X 0.4 inches; 238 pages.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, 2008
ISBN 10: 1583941932ISBN 13: 9781583941935
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 225 pages. ".challenges you to free yourself from negative emotions and the incessant chatter of your monkey mind, and optimize your health and wll-being." ; 6 x 9 ".
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2008
ISBN 10: 1583942572ISBN 13: 9781583942574
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 144 pages; 7 x 9 1/4" Translated by Chow Hon Huen. Includes clear, step-by-step instructions for drills and training exercises that is accompanied by over three hundred photos and dozens of illustrations. Light wear and bumping to cover edges and corners; faint foxing to top page edge; otherwise text block is in fine condition.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2007
ISBN 10: 1583941940ISBN 13: 9781583941942
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Secret training manuals, magic swords, and kung fu masters flying through the air: these are the stock motifs of Chinese martial arts movies and novels. Secret manuals, unlike the many other movie motifs, actually do have a basis in reality. Chinese martial arts masters of the past did indeed write secret training manuals, as well as training manuals made available to the general public. An invaluable source of information about China's martial arts past, this collection of training manuals introduces the West to many of these previously unpublished photographs of great masters and original drawings depicting the intended forms of Chinese martial arts. The lavishly illustrated book covers Chinese martial arts training manuals from over thirty historical masters.The text teaches the principles, techniques, and forms of a martial arts system and also places these training manuals in the wider cultural context of Chinese martial arts, with chapters on such topics as the history of the manuals, Chinese martial arts historians, the history of Taiwanese martial arts, the livelihoods of Chinese martial artists, the Imperial military exams, the place of the Shaolin Temple in Chinese martial arts history, and Chinese martial arts systems classifications. An outstanding history of Chinese martial arts training manuals and the general social context of Chinese martial arts, the book offers something for both the general reader unfamiliar with Chinese martial arts and the seasoned student of martial arts looking for historical information on the famous masters. Secret training manuals, magic swords, and flying kung fu masters—these are staples of Chinese martial arts movies and novels, but only secret manuals have a basis in reality. Chinese martial arts masters of the past did indeed write such works, along with manuals for the general public. This collection introduces Western readers to the rich and diverse tradition of these influential texts, rarely available to the English-speaking reader. Authors Brian Kennedy and Elizabeth Guo, who coauthor a regular column for "Classical Fighting Arts "magazine, showcase illustrated manuals from the Ming Dynasty, the Qing Dynasty, and the Republican period. Aimed at fans, students, and practitioners, the book explains the principles, techniques, and forms of each system while also placing them in the wider cultural context of Chinese martial arts. Individual chapters cover the history of the manuals, Taiwanese martial arts, the lives and livelihoods of the masters, the Imperial military exams, the significance of the Shaolin Temple, and more. Featuring a wealth of rare photographs of great masters as well as original drawings depicting the intended forms of each discipline, this book offers a multifaceted portrait of Chinese martial arts and their place in Chinese culture. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Published by Blue Snake Books (2004), Berkeley, CA, 2004
Seller: Old New York Book Shop, ABAA, Atlanta, GA, U.S.A.
Original wraps. Condition: Fine. Second printing. 68p octavo illustrated. A fine copy in purple printed wraps.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 1993
ISBN 10: 0938190458ISBN 13: 9780938190455
Seller: 2Vbooks, Derwood, MD, U.S.A.
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Hard cover. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean pages. HC 331 Very good in very good dust jacket.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, California, 2010
ISBN 10: 1583942386ISBN 13: 9781583942383
Seller: Don's Book Store, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.
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Trade Paperback. Condition: Fine. Assumed First Ediiton. 167 Pages. The Dragon Bagua Zhang system of third-generation master Fu Zhen Song was one of the most powerful martial arts styles to emerge from 1920s China. Fu Zhen Song had a reputation as a skilled fighter and uncompromising teacher, and his Dragon Bagua style was renowned for its extensive catalog of whirling body movements and fighting techniques. In 1991 Lin Chao Zhen, Fu s formal disciple, brought this mysterious martial art to the United States, where he practiced and taught until his death in 1997. Fu Zhen Song s Dragon Bagua Zhang presents this challenging system in a step-by-step format, including palm forms, stepping patterns, and training methods. Originally written in Chinese by Lin Chao Zhen and translated by his son, Wei Ran Lin, this edition also features an extensive introductory section on the development of the Dragon Bagua form and the history of its lineage. The text is accompanied by 150 photographs of the late master Lin Chao Zhen demonstrating the form, as well as an illustrated two-person practice set that teaches the system s applications for self-defense and sparring.
Published by Blue Snake Books, Berkeley, CA, 2007
ISBN 10: 1583941835ISBN 13: 9781583941836
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The second volume of a comprehensive history of the art and sport of capoeira, this book picks up the story where volume I finished: in the first decades of the 20th century. It describes the capoeira "Bamba," mestre Bimba, who became renowned as a fighting champion in Bahia and opened the first legal academy during the dictatorship of Getulio Vargas. The reader follows the development of the schism between the Regional and the older, original style, known as Capoeira Angola, whose most high profile teacher was Mestre Pastinha. The book provides fascinating insights into the rapid explosion of capoeira internationally, and is packed with interviews with Capoeira Mestres working in Brazil, Europe, and the USA. This informative work covers the extraordinarily diverse contemporary capoeira scene, with information on the contemporary debates within the capoeira community. This book addresses such questions as its influence, if any, on Japanese fighting arts; capoeira's urban mythologized influence on "break dancing," and its new popularity among the Hollywood glitterati. This book is filled with useful information for those faced with the often-confusing array of images and ideas circulating in the virtual world of capoeira in cyberspace. This volume ends with the wisdom of a number of mestres speaking about their experiences teaching capoeira professionally all over the world. Capoeira evolved as a Brazilian martial art developed initially by that country's African slaves. Marked by deft, deceptive movements played on the ground or completely inverted, the form started gaining worldwide popularity in the early 20th century, when this second volume of Gerard Taylor's wide-ranging history begins. The book opens with a study of the capoeira "Bamba, " Mestre Bimba, who became renowned as a fighting champion in Bahia and opened the first legal academy during the dictatorship of Getulio Vargas. Taylor investigates the dramatic development of the schism that resulted in the competing styles of Regional and Angola. Moving into contemporary capoeira, the author provides an overview of new trends, such as international encounters, long distance "mail-order mestres, " mass membership capoeira associations, cyber-capoeira, and grading systems. The book features the wisdom of a number of important mestres recounting their experiences teaching capoeira professionally around the world. In frank, inspiring interviews they talk about the highs and lows of the capoeira life, and how its lessons can enrich people's lives. Photographs, illustrations, and an extensive glossary of terms illuminate the complex history of this fighting art. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.