George Alexander's self-portrait of his experiences and life in the martial arts is an unrivaled work. This candid autobiography is a riveting account of his martial adventures and is both informative & entertaining. Known as an early "Pioneer" of Karate, he takes the reader from dojos in Japan & Okinawa to jungle fighting in Vietnam to Shaolin monasteries in China and beyond. His adventures in an overall context are an account of how the Asian martial arts craze that affected him so deeply started in America and ultimately spread worldwide. In this revealing & enlightening presentation, he...

This is the first book dedicated solely to Okinawan White Crane Karate. This book will teach you the complete Hakutsuru Kenpo Karate system. It includes history, theory of applications, kata, kumite-sparring techniques, two-man sparring kata, pressure point striking and knockout secrets. It explains in depth the secrets contained in the Bubishi, karates mystical sourcebook. It explores karates development in Okinawa and uncovers the hidden truths about styles, masters and much more.

An Encyclopedic Japanese to English Dictionary of the Japanese Martial Arts. The Basics of Japanese Martial Arts (Bujutsu) & Ways (Budo) Samurai; Ninjutsu and Okinawan Weaponry (Buki-ho). Written by George W. Alexander Ph.D.& Bo M. Jespersen, M.D.

This is the official training manual of the International Shorinji Ryu Jujitsu Federation. It details the history and techniques for the entire system from beginner to master levels. It included detailed descriptions and diagrams of the techniques needed for mastery of the system. Written by top masters Hanshi George W. Alexander and Hanshi Ken Penland, this manual is a must have for every student and instructor of the International Shorinji Ryu Federation.