Free eBooks and Other Resources
Updated on January 1, 2025

About This Listing
This webpage is a living list, i.e. as I become aware of free online ebooks and other resources, I add them to the page.
Within each section, titles are listed in alphabetical order.
While I have attempted to provide a listing of free, quality, reading references, I take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of these electronic resources. Readers are cautioned that they are simply offered in the spirit of sharing.
Iaido
- 33 Essential Katana Parts Everyone Should Know, (2023) by David Mickov, available at Sordis.com
- A detailed discussion of the Katana parts and features.
- Iaido: Unleashing the Art of the Samurai Sword, available at Reliks.com
- This is a concise summary of the Japanese Art of Iaido.
- Iaido Teminology A - Z, by Deborah Klens-Bigman, Ph.D., available at Fighting Arts
- This is nice supplement to the ZNKR Iai (2014) manual.
- Zen Nipppon Kendo Renmei Iai, (2014) by the All Japan Kendo Federation
- This is a key resource for learning the Seitei katas.
Classic Martial Arts
- Art Of The Samurai: Japanese Arms And Armour, 1156 - 1868, (2010) Edited by Morihiro Ogawa, available at the Metropolitian Museum of Art
- Interesting read on the evolution of Samurai arms and
armour.
- Bushido, the Soul of Japan,
(1908) by Inazo Nitobe Ph.D., available at Project Gutenberg
- Chivalry is indigenous to Japan . . .
- Hagakure: Book of the Samurai, (2005) by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, available at the Internet Archive
- This is the essential book of the Samurai.
- Tao Of Jeet Kune Do,
(1975) by Bruce Lee, available at the Internet Archive
- Outlines the philosphy and techniques of Bruce Lee's fighting style.
- The Art Of War, (circa 500 BC) by Sun Tzu, translated by Lionel Giles in 2004, available at the Internet Archive
- This is the oldest military treatise in the
world.
- The Book Of Five Rings, (1645) by Miyamoto Musashi, available at the Internet Archive
- Considered by many to be the greatest Japanese swordsman.
- The Book of the Sword,
(1884) by Richard F. Burton, available at Project Gutenberg
- The history of the sword is the history of humanity . . .
- Zen In The Art Of Archery,
(1953) by Eugen Herrigel, available at the Internet Archive
- Using Kyudo as a path to spiritual enlighenment.
General
- A Short Story, (2010) by Terry Dobson
- A heart-warming conflict resolution article.
- Free E-books, by Kim Taylor Sensei, Sei Do Kai
- A wonderful collection on various topics including
Iaido.
- Koryu.com
- "Koryu" refers to old styles of Japanese schools.
My Articles
- About the Japanese Jo and How To Make Your Own, (2024)
- How to make an inexpensive practice jo.
- Interview with ChatGPT, (2022)
- A glimpse at the future . . .
- Jo-Ha-Kyu, (2021)
- Parallels between the percussive and martial arts.
- Plantar Fasciitis and Okuri Ashi, (2024)
- Using martial arts footwork to combat heal pain.
- Teach Peace, (2019)
- Teaching and learning multicultural rhythms can assist with
cross-cultural understandings.