Recommended Reading

Books listed by belt levels
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Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy

** A **

Advanced Pressure Point Fighting of Ryukyu Kempo: Dillman Theory for All SystemsAdvanced Pressure Point Fighting of Ryukyu Kempo: Dillman Theory for All Systems
by George Dillman, Chris Thomas (Contributor)

Advanced Pressure Point Grappling: Dillman Method of Instant Self-DefenseAdvanced Pressure Point Grappling: Dillman Method of Instant Self-Defense
by George Dillman, Chris Thomas
Aiki Toolbox - Exploring the magic of AikidoAiki Toolbox
by Scott Harrington, Larry Hennen
Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated IntroductionAikido and the Dynamic Sphere: An Illustrated Introduction
by Adele Westbrook, Oscar Ratti
American Freestyle KarateAmerican Freestyle Karate
by Dan Anderson

Analysis of Shaolin Chin Na: Instructor's Manual for All Martial StylesAnalysis of Shaolin Chin Na: Instructor's Manual for All Martial Styles
by Jwing-Ming Yang

Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** B **
Beyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial ArtsBeyond the Known: The Ultimate Goal of the Martial Arts
by Tri Thong Dang
Bouncer's Guide To Barroom Brawling - Dealing With The Sucker Puncher, Streetfighter, And AmbusherBouncer's Guide To Barroom Brawling : Dealing With The Sucker Puncher, Streetfighter, And Ambusher
by Peyton Quinn
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and TechniqueBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Theory and Technique
by Renzo Gracie, Royler Gracie, Kid Peligro (Photographer), John Danaher
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** C **
Chakras and Their Archetypes: Uniting Energy Awareness and Spiritual GrowthChakras and Their Archetypes: Uniting Energy Awareness and Spiritual Growth
by Ambika Wauters
Cheng Tzus Thirteen Treatises on TAi Chi ChUanCheng Tzu's Thirteen Treatises on T'Ai Chi Ch'Uan
by Chen Man Ch'Ing, Cheng Man-Cheng, Cheng Cheng Man, Cheng Ch'ing
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** D **
Dynamic AikidoDynamic Aikido
by Gozo Shioda, Geoffrey Hamilton (Translator)
Dynamic Karate: Instruction by the MasterDynamic Karate: Instruction by the Master
by Masatoshi Nakayama
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** H **
The Hidden Roots of Aikido: Aiki Jujutsu DaitoryuThe Hidden Roots of Aikido: Aiki Jujutsu Daitoryu
by Shiro Omiya
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** J **
Jonathan Livingston SeagullJonathan Livingston Seagull
by Richard Bach
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** K **
Karate-Do - My Way of LifeKarate-Do: My Way of Life
by Gichin Funakoshi
Karate - The Art of Empty SelfKarate: The Art of Empty Self
by Terrence Webster-Doyle
Kung Fu - History, Philosophy, and TechniqueKung Fu: History, Philosophy, and Technique
by David Chow and Richard Spangler
Kyusho-Jitsu: The Dillman Method of Pressure Point FightingKyusho-Jitsu: The Dillman Method of Pressure Point Fighting
by George A. Dillman, Chris Thomas
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** L **
Law of the Fist and The Empty Hand : A Book on Kenpo KarateLaw of the Fist and The Empty Hand: A Book on Kenpo Karate
by Edmund K. Parker
Leadership Secrets of the Rogue WarriorLeadership Secrets of the Rogue Warrior
by Richard Marcinko
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** M **
The Main MeridiansThe Main Meridians
by Erle Montaigue, Wally Simpson
The Martial Artists Book of Five Rings - The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of StrategyThe Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
by Steve Kaufman, Hanshi Steve Kaufman, Musashi Gorin No Sho Miyamoto, Stephen F. Kaufman
Martial Arts Teachers on TeachingMartial Arts Teachers on Teaching
by Carol A. Wiley (Editor)
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** P **
The Power of MythThe Power of Myth
by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** R **
Return to Stillness: Twenty Years with a Tai Chi MasterReturn to Stillness: Twenty Years with a Tai Chi Master
by Trevor Carolan
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** S **
ShogunShogun
by James Clavell
Structure of Aikido Kenjutsu & Taijutsu - Volume 1Structure of Aikido Kenjutsu & Taijutsu (Structure of Aikido,
Vol 1)

by Gaku Homma, Emily Busch
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** T **
Tao of Leadership: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New AgeTao of Leadership: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age
by John Heider
The Tao of PoohThe Tao of Pooh
by Benjamin Hoff, Ernest H. Shepard (Illustrator)
The Tao of PowerThe Tao of Power
by R.L. Wing
Tao Te ChingTao Te Ching
by Stephen Mitchell
Total Aikido: The Master CourseTotal Aikido: The Master Course
by Gozo Shioda, Yasuhisa Shioda (Contributor), David Rubens (Translator)
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** W **
Way of the Peaceful Warrior, 20th Anniversary Edition: A Book That Changes LivesWay of the Peaceful Warrior, 20th Anniversary Edition: A Book That Changes Lives
by Dan Millman
Recommended reading offered by Allen Academy
** Z **
Zen Flesh, Zen BonesZen Flesh, Zen Bones
by Paul Reps
Zen In The Martial ArtsZen In The Martial Arts
by Joe Hyams
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