Budo Books

We are introducing you to an exquisite and carefully selected Budo literature and martial arts books that we have read ourselves, that have touched us and that lead us inward. The heart of the Bokken shop is the publication and distribution of books by friends, people who accompany us and books that support and enrich our own inner transformation and inner path.

You have a book proposal, have written a book yourself or you have questions about the books - we look forward to hearing from you. We are happy to support you on your Budo path.

BRUCE LEE: Empty your mind - the universal wisdom of Kung Fu ► www.bokken-shop.de. Books Zen & ZaZen, Books Meditation. Your specialised Budo dealer!
Bruce Lee: Empty Your Mind - The Universal Wisdom of Kung Fu
Bruce Lee is best known as a martial artist, but he was also a profound thinker. In his private notebooks, now published in German

Features:
Publisher: droemer-knaur
Language: German
Author: Bruce Lee
Translation: Dr Bernhard Kleinschmidt
Hardback edition,
384 pages
ISBN: 978-3-426-29335-5
22,00 EUR
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Eugen Herrigel: ZEN in the art of archery► www.bokken-shop.de. Books Zen & ZaZen, Books Meditation. Your specialised Budo dealer!
Eugen Herrigel: ZEN in the art of archery
With his world-famous "Zen in the Art of Archery", Eugen Herrigel has created a standard work of Western Zen literature.

Features:
Publisher: droemer-knaur
Language: German
Author: Eugen Herrigel
Hardcover edition
96 pages
16,00 EUR
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
James Clavell: SHOGUN► www.bokken-shop.de. Books Zen & ZaZen, Books Meditation. Your specialised Budo dealer!
James Clavell: SHOGUN
The great historical novel about the unification of Japan and the rise of the Shōgunate - now remade as a blockbuster film series on Disney+.
One of the best historical novels in the world.

Features:
Publisher: droemer-knaur
Language: German
Author: James Cleavell
Translation: Werner Peterich
Paperback, paperback
1280 pages
ISBN: 978-3-426-29335-5
20,00 EUR
incl. 7% tax excl. Shipping costs
Andrea-Mercedes Riegel: Tuina-Anmo - Chinese massage in competitive sports► www.bokken-shop.de. Books Zen & ZaZen, Books Meditation. Your specialised Budo dealer!
Andrea-Mercedes Riegel: Tuina-Anmo - Chinese massage in competitive sports
The book Tuina-Anmo - Chinese Massage in Competitive Sports is the only one of its kind to date that combines Chinese medicine and sport.

Features:
Publisher: Verlag W. Kristkeitz
Language: German
Author: Andrea-Mercedes Riegel
Hardcover with thread binding
128 pages, 137 illustrations
ISBN: 978-3-921508-87-9
9,80 EUR
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Barbara and Thomas Oettinger: AI vitality through movement ► www.bokken-shop.de. Books on Zen & ZaZen, books on meditation. Your specialist budo retailer!
Barbara and Thomas Oettinger: AI vitality through movement
Readers learn where ki comes into play in everyday situations, how to use it consciously, and what influence it has on the body, its performance, and health. The training program “My Five Daily Minutes of Ki,” additional instructions, and tips highlighted in the text encourage regular practice, reflection, and the development of personal ki.

Features:
Publisher: Hofmann-Verlag
Authors: Barbara Oettinger & Thomas Oettinger
Language: German
Published: July 2004
Paperback: 172 pages
ISBN 978-3778030608
19,80 EUR
incl. 7% tax excl. Shipping costs
Naka Tatsuya: Central Concepts of Budô Karate ► www.bokken-shop.de. Books on Aikido, Books on Iaido, Books on Karate, Your specialist Budo retailer!
Naka Tatsuya: Central Concepts of Budô Karate
In recent years, Master Naka has released a series of highly acclaimed instructional videos that have also been distributed outside Japan. He has also written several books in which he explores both the technical and philosophical aspects of Shōtōkan karate (and beyond).

Features:
Publisher: Schlatt Books
Language: German
Author: Naka Tatsuya
Publication date: March 2023
Paperback with 292 pages
ISBN: 978-398-252660-7
34,50 EUR
incl. 19% tax excl. Shipping costs
Book: Jürgen Bieber: Shoto, Kodachi, and Wakizashi. The Art of the Japanese Short Sword ► www.bokken-shop.de. Books for Bujinkan, Battojutsu, Ju-Jutsu. Your specialist Budo retailer!
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JÜRGEN BIEBER: Shoto, Kodachi & Wakizashi: The Japanese Short Sword (SPECIAL OFFER)
The short sword holds a unique and often underestimated place in the history of Japanese martial arts. While the Katana has long captured the imagination, the Shoto, Kodachi, and Wakizashi were equally essential weapons - versatile tools of strategy, survival, and symbolism.

Features:
Publisher: Kono Verlag | Owner Ralf Kruckemeyer
Author: Jürgen Bieber
Language: English
Publication date: December 19, 2025
Numerous illustrations and images
Paperback 166 Seiten
ISBN 9-783-91055536-5
Only 30,00 EUR
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Book: ANDREA GUARELLI: BO - Fighting with the Long Stick. ► www.bokken-shop.de. Books for Bujinkan, Battojutsu, Ju-Jutsu. Your specialist Budo retailer!
ANDREA GUARELLI: BO - Fighting with the long stick
BO - Fighting with the LONG STICK provides an overview of the kobudo weapons from Okinawa, the special attack and defense techniques, and numerous kata and combat exercises. . the special weapon technique!

Features:
Publisher: Weinmann
Author: Andreas Buarelli
Translation: Marcus Rosenstein
8th edition 2022
Language: German
366 illustrations
ISBN 9-783-87892072-4
18,80 EUR
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