The Way of the Warrior: The Paradox of the Martial Arts by Howard Reid
Accompanied by full-color and black-and-white photographs, this classic study of the martial arts describes the various combat techniques and traditions of the Far East, including Kalaripayit, Mama-Adi, Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai-chi, Bujutsu, Karate, Judo, Kempo, Aiki-do, and Naginata-do. Reprint.