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My Ninjas: Choosing A Martial Arts School    by Nick Roberts
Price: $0.99 USD. 13050 words. Published on May 17, 2011. .

Many people dream about learning martial arts. When they finally take the plunge, they often jump in blindly, without being able to articulate exactly what they hope to get out of their training. This book helps students clarify their own training goals while providing objective ways to evaluate schools and questions for potential teachers.
Martial Arts: A Biblical Perspective    by Paul Villanueva
Price: $0.99 USD. 6110 words. Published on August 31, 2011. .

A 6000 word well researched mini book on the compatibility between the Martial Arts and Christianity. This work explores the history of ancient fighting arts, the philosophies rooted in the fighting systems, the differences between traditional and non-traditional fighting schools, fitness and heath, the concepts of yogic meditation, and the Biblical viewpoint concerning these practices.
Shaolin Kung Fu Beginner (Warrior Athlete)    by Buddha Zhen
Price: $12.88 USD. 19130 words. Published by Richard Del Connor  on February 29, 2012. .

This is the required student manual of all students of Shaolin Chi Mantis Traditional Buddhist Gongfu and Taijiquan schools. Written to be read over a 12-month period of three 4-month semesters, this book has been inspires a broad view of spirituality and focused view of Shaolin Kung Fu.
Tenchi: Building a Bridge Between Heaven and Earth    by Alister Gillies
Price: $3.99 USD. 37410 words. Published on May 3, 2012. .

In Tenchi (Heaven and Earth in Japanese) the author convincingly argues that the connection between mind and body is part of humanity's natural heritage of power. The book consists of a series of essays that makes use of historical and contemporary material to show how that power has always been available as a free and natural resource.