Martial Arts Magazines

Listing of Martial Arts Magazines from around the world (Bushido, Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Taekwondo and more). We include both online and in-print magazines. This list includes links to the magazines web site and information about the magazines when available.

If your magazine is not included, please let us know and we will add it.

TEN YEARS in the making means ACTION MAGAZINE is the Largest Free Full Coverage Magazine. We are at more tournaments than ANY other Magazine on the market! Distribution extending to NASKA,KRANE, NBL, and all other rated and non-rated tournaments all over the country! NO CHARGE for shipment of magazines to your tournament. Put Your Advertising Dollars where it Counts! Up to 32,000 copies per issue! Grass Roots Martial Arts at it's Best! (View Magazine) (Web Site)

Agogô is a printed quarterly. Agogô is an initiative of capoeiristas from different capoeiraschools in the Netherlands. Agogô is a source of information for all interested in Brazilian culture and backgrounds.
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Aikido Journal Online has the world’s largest archive of Aikido-related material including articles, interviews, photographs and video clips. As an Aikido Journal Online subscriber you will have access to a variety of website resources reserved exclusively for members.
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Aiki News is a Japanese Magazine dedicated to covering all aspects of Aikido.
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Aiki.com is the residual business of Aikido Today Magazine, Aikido's premier magazine for 19 years. Aikido Today Magazine was an international non-partisan magazine dedicated to opening the Aikido world. It began in 1987 and finished its run with the 100th issue covering July/ Aug 2005.
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Online MMA magazine.
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The only magazine of its type in Australia, Australasian Taekwondo magazine offers exclusive interviews, fitness and training tips, street self-defence techniques and tactics, plus articles on the world’s best martial artists, unique styles, personalities, poomsae and patterns, and combat psychology — as well as unrivalled coverage of local news, taekwondo events and tournament reports.
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Full Color Magazine + DVD in each issue
Interviews
20+ Techniques / Submissions include:
Video & Print Techniques from Jiu Jitsu Legends
Video & Print Interviews with Legends Like: Royce Gracie, Rigan Machado, BJ Penn, Leo Viera, Kyra Gracie, Royler Gracie.
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Black Belt is the world’s leading self-defense magazine and is dedicated to both the classical and the modern eclectic martial arts. First published in 1961, Black Belt features interviews with the world’s most prestigious martial artists and historical pieces on the philosophies of various combat styles, as well as in-depth coverage of the latest techniques, weapons, self-defense systems, training regimens and industry trends. Black Belt is published monthly with an annual subscription rate of $32. (Web Site)
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Blade magazine is the world's #1 knife publication, covering all aspects of the industry - knifemaking, how-to's, collecting, legislation and knife rights, and much more. Inside each issue: Coverage of the hottest and most collectible handmade knives and their value. Complete listings of the industry's most important shows and events. Collector tips from the experts. Profiles of the hottest knifemakers and knife companies.
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Widely known as Australia’s premier martial arts and action magazine, Blitz has no equal when it comes to information, size, quality and presentation. A monthly magazine, Blitz features interviews and articles on the world’s best martial arts sport personalities, unique styles, fitness tips, health and self defence strategies, combat psychology, as well as unrivalled coverage of local full contact fight news, events, nutrition and sports supplements.
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Budo International is the only Worldwide Martial Arts magazine. They are the largest undisputed specialized magazine in over 60 countries and publishing in seven different languages ( English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, German, and Croatian); and are the foremost Martial Arts publication in Europe, South America, Central America and Australia. As well, as having editions in Greece and Czechoslovakia.Their monthly publication brings exciting and exotic masters and stories that are truly universal. Covering all types of events, from tournaments to movies and personalities that will bring a gust of fresh air mixed with European quality to the American culture. (Budo Web Site) (Read English Issues on USADOJO.COM)

Bushido Online Magazine is an online magazine with beautiful japanese pictures promoting the Samurai of Japan. (Web Site)

The Christian Martial Artist is a free online publication for all martial artists who serve the ultimate Master, God. Our magazine includes profiles from high ranking Christian martial artists, training tips, spiritual guidance and fellowship with other Christians who study martial arts. Our magazine can be found at ChristianMartialArtist.net.
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Monthly Military Magazine featuring Frontline Reports, Exercises, Expos, British Forces, US Forces, Elite Forces, Special Forces, Security, Product Reviews.
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Canadian Martial Art Taekwondo Online Magazine, featuring news, event listings, school listings, discussion, photos and video. (Web Site)

UK martial arts magazine including technical tips, expert tuition, DVD clips, exclusive interviews with the biggest names in UK martial arts, video highlights from the biggest UK events.
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America's fastest growing martial arts publication because of the quality of its writers and its content. It does not have lurid headlines, nor does it make make sensational claims. If you are really " in to" martial arts, this publication is your natural choice. • Traditional but Progressive - While Classical Fighting Arts is principally dedicated to the martial arts of Japan, China, and the Okinawan Archipelago, we are open- minded to the extent that we often publish articles on related subjects from outside our area of specialization. From time to time therefore you will find within our covers material on Boxe Francaise-Savate, Thai Boxing, English Prize Fighting, European Fencing, and other legitimate martial arts. (Web Site)

The Eastern Arts Website was one of the first, if not the first martial art websites created. In the many moves from server to server and during the many advances and changes the internet went through, we lost much of our early articles. Since moving to our last server in mid 90s, we have been fortunate in saving all of the material published.
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A project to bring academic and popular e-journals concerning various aspects of the martial arts, both east and west, to the web. It includes history, training and practice, health issues, and social context.
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FightTimes, Fight Game e-Magazine. Fight Times features a free online magazine dedicated to the martial arts, boxing, wrestling, combat sports, self defence and unarmed combat. (Web Site)

Fighters Magazine - The UK's number one for Full Contact Martial Arts magazine.
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Martial Arts and MMA, Boxing and Wrestling news reviews, interviews and events calander.
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Fist and Glory is a New Digital Only Martial Arts Magazine, that provides its readers with a unique interactive experiance. We are the only Martial Arts magazine that covers all types of Martial arts in one Interactive Martial Arts Publication. See the latest interviews live on the page in video and audio format, find out the best techniques from the worlds top instructors all this in a rich multimedia experiance. (Web Site)

This website has been designed to provide access to articles, information, events, news, seminars, techniques, etc.. pertinent to the Filipino Martial Arts and the Philippines. The Filipino Martial Arts Digest besides providing information on Filipino Martial Arts has an online digest which you can subscribe too for Free and comes out quarterly. (Web Site)
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Furyu (pronounced something like fuu-riyuu) literally means "wind and flowing waters." It is a term derived from ancient Japanese court poetry of the Heian period (700s to 1100s) and denotes a kind of elegant yet playful and nostalgic look at life and art. We are a magazine mainly about classical Japanese martial arts and culture. (Web Site)

The most reliable source in Jiu-Jitsu. News, features, history, photos, videos and many, many tips and secrets of the mother of all martial arts.
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Inside Kung-Fu Magazine covers a wide spectrum of martial arts styles including kung-fu, tai chi, muay thai and korean and japanese styles.
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Australia's only kickboxing magazine covers both the local and international scene. Kick boxing has been called the sport of the millennium and it's not hard to see why. The sport's popularity has skyrocketed over the last couple of years with Australia producing many great national and world champions
International Kickboxer has followed the growth of kickboxing and Muay Thai is dedicated to bringing the reader the latest news, fitness tips, training techniques, fight strategies, Boxing drills, cardio kick boxing, conditioning exercises, combat tactics, sports nutrition advice and much more. (Web Site)

International KungFu Magazine.
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Jissen is an online magazine that brings you the very best in practical martial arts, no nonsense training methods, self-protection, kata application, physical conditioning, news and more! Jissen is published quarterly and is completely free of charge! It exists entirely to facilitate the spread of information between pragmatic martial artists including Practical Martial Arts • No Nonsense Training • Self-Protection • Kata Application / Bunkai • Physical Conditioning • In-Depth Information and more. (Web Site) (Read Magazines on USADOJO.COM)

This is a periodical in which authors, artists, and photographers present high quality work concerning Asian martial arts. The quarterly Journal of Asian Martial Arts was founded in 1991. The Journal covers a wide variety of fighting traditions, from the well-known such as karate, taekwondo, judo, aikido, taiji, and Shaolin, to lesser known forms of self-defense. All forms of combat (striking, grappling, locking, kicking), traditional and modern, barehanded and with weapons.
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Journal of Martial Arts & Healing is no longer printing but you can back issues of the magazine.
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A French martial arts magazine which provides coverage of aikido activities in France. Editor and publisher, Christian Durand.
Le magazine Karaté BUSHIDO, mensuel créé en 1974, quelques mois après la mort de Bruce Lee, est le titre leader de l'Européenne de Magazines et de la presse dédiée aux arts martiaux et sports de combat.
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We are very excited to be able to provide back issues of Michael De Pasquale, Jr's Karate International Magazine. The first issue of Karate International was the March/April 1989 issue and it had Bruce Lee on the cover.
In it Michael states: "The martial arts, as I hope to depict them in future issues, are made up of many styles and special techniques as methods for one to defend themselves and stay heatlhy and fit. It is my belief that we can and should attempt to become better human beings through the study of the various martial arts."
(Read issues of Karate International on USADOJO.COM).

Kendo World is a combination of three types of media devoted to the art of Japanese sword fencing (kendo), and the dissemination of its vast practical, philosophical and historical aspects to the non-Japanese speaking kendo community. Kendo World Magazine is a twice yearly print publication packed full of articles on kendo and related budo arts (iaido, jodo, jukendo, naginata, and koryu arts). The magazine was founded in 2001 by the editors Alex Bennett and Hamish Robison. (Web Sites)

Our goal at KickStart Magazine Inc. is to provide an unbiased, quality magazine, free to the public. This quarterly magazine will cover all styles of Martial Arts and Combative Sports activity in the province of Alberta.
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KO Magazine is a popular United States boxing magazine. It was first published in 1979. (Web Site).

Welcome to Kokoro - a martial arts magazine covering all aspects of training in the lives of everyday warriors. Everyone has an interesting story, and Kokoro features individuals from all ranks and styles. Each issue includes sound health and stretching tips, particularly for the over 40 martial artist. And there are interactive features and stories especially geared to kids.
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Welcome to the world of Kono, the martial arts magazine for kids. Our mission is to inspire, educate and entertain kids about the dynamic world of martial.
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Kumite World
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Kung Fu Tai Chi is the first magazine to harmonize all of the martial arts, magic and mysteries that are just beginning to enter the awareness of the Western world. We bring our readers the full spectrum of Chinese culture, including healing, philosophy, meditation, feng shui, Buddhism, Taoism, history and the latest events in art and cinema, plus insightful features on the martial arts. We are the largest English language magazine that provides exclusive coverage of the Chinese martial arts and associated disciplines.
Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine is now splashed with colors!
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Mantis Quarterly is the voice of the international Mantis Boxing community. In Mantis Quarterly, teachers of every branch and family of the art share their knowledge and experience, making it an invaluable resource for the student and instructor. Currently, Mantis Quarterly is being sent to 14 countries, making it one of the most widely distributed print Gongfu newsletters in the world.
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Official Magazine of the Canadian Martial Arts Industry
Canadian Martial Artists finally have a magazine to call their own. The goal of Martial Arts Experts is to bring closer all facets of the martial arts and various fighting styles.
With the growing trend of "mixed martial arts", individuals, like never before, are being exposed to a wide variety of styles. Martial Arts Experts brings the most up to date information on what's happening and who's impacting the martial arts world.
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In 2008 Martial Arts Illustrated celebrated its twentieth year in publication, many of those as the UK's top selling newsstand martial arts magazine. It has an established history, pioneering the famous Clash of the Titans events and the prestigious Kumite, championing the ground-breaking Freestyle movement and, more recently, cross-training concepts and Mixed Martial Arts.
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News about current karate, jiu jitsu, grappling, Tae Kwon Do, kenpo, kickboxing, Shotokan,Shito Ryu, Escrima and tai chi chuan, martial arts events.
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MASTERS™ magazine is the future of Martial Arts journalism in the United States and abroad. It will be the most authoritative magazine to cover all aspects of traditional martial arts, including leading styles from Japan, China, Southeast Asia, Europe, South America and United States. Readers will get insight from the legendary martial artist and modern masters. Empire Media LLC, parent company to MASTERS™ magazine, is comprised of the most experienced Martial Arts publishers in the world, bringing a total of 77 years in the category. This team will bring to bare its experience and pledge to make the best product possible.
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Martial Arts Business Magazine as a dot com has been developed to give a forum to those of us with decades of martial arts experience. It includes audio podcasts, video clips, and pertinent articles about our major divisions: Law Enforcement, Disability/Amputee, Martial Arts.
Dr. Ric Black, OMD –10th Dan (Web Site)

From NAPMA professionals with information about where the industry is headed, with experience and success stories from fellow school owners and instructors and guidance from the greatest minds and thinkers inside and outside the industry. Martial Arts Business and Marketing Resource for Martial Arts School Owners and Instructors.
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Your source for information on the Filipino Martial Arts and the Korean Martial Arts.
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Martial Arts Warrior Online Magazine (Web Site)

Large martial arts online community in the UK with articles forums and more.
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Online Martial Arts Magazine, highlighting martial artist with articles and interviews that will inspire and educate.
Contact:
Hanshi Eddie Morales
Mailing Address:
MartialForce.com.
333 East Arrow Highway. Suite # 1523. Upland, CA 91785
Email. shihanem@verizon.net.
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Martial Arts Television Magazine.
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Journal of Japanese Cultural Arts. Michi Online is a gathering place for everyone interested in the cultural arts of Japan. It is both an electronic journal and a collection of online resources for the Japanese arts community.
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Published since 1996, Rapid Journal is the only martial arts journal from the Philippines. Through the years it has maintained its standard by providing quality materials on the Filipino martial artist and ITS practice. topics range from the internal arts of Chinese martial arts, to the exotic arts of Pencak Silat. The Rapid Journal also places much emphasis on the indigenous martial arts found in the Philippines. The Rapid Journal has published many articles that have made itheir mark on Filipino martial arts writing. A few of those articles are Felipe ‘Bot’ Jocano, Jr.’s “Arnis: A Question of Origins”; Pedro Reyes’, “Filipino Martial Tradition”, and Ned R. Nepangue’s, “Cebuano Eskrima”.
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THE PREMIER REALITY FIGHTING MAGAZINE "Dedicated to all who seek and speak the truth about the fighting arts!" RCO is your source for real world information on the fighting arts. Welcome to the reality revolution!
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Ronin & Agenda Marcial is a free online virtual magazine for the martial arts community worldwide. Ronin can be read online or downloaded in PDF format. The magazine publishes articles in Spanish, English, French, and, sometimes in Italian.

"Meet the martial arts community worlwide. Free virtual martial arts magazine." (Web Site)

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Shiai Magazine “The International African Martial Arts Magazine” Researching and promoting traditional and modern African arts.
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A traditional Shotokan Karate Magazine featuring the most senior and famous Shotokan Sensei's and it is totally non-political.
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Tae Kwon Do Times Magazine is your community source for all martial arts including Kuk Sool, Hapkido, Hanmudo, Yudo, Tang Soo Do, Choi Kwang Do, and major organizations such as the World TKD Federation (WTF), the International TaeKwon-Do Federation (ITF), the American Taekwondo Association (ATA), as well as many others. We offer the latest news on MMA, Tai Chi, Kenpo, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Grappling, Kung-Fu, and other Asian fighting systems. Also check out martial art history, current events, self-defense, health and fitness breakthroughs, culture of Korea, and popular martial artists such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Chuck Norris.
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Published since 1977, T'AI CHI continues to provide an exchange of information and ideas as well as news of activities in the T'ai Chi Ch'uan community. The articles include interviews with experts about the philosophy behind internal martial arts as well as the nuts and bolts of correct, productive practice, including the ways to improve internal energy and strength. T'AI CHI magazine has developed gradually from a four-page newsletter to its present format of 84-92 pages on glossy paper with four-color printing and distribution on newsstands in the U.S. and other countries, in addition to the growing number of subscribers from all over the world.
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Tapout, by fanatics for fanatics, is a full-color glossy magazine with the highest quality available in the U.S. This action packed, 132 page (or more) magazine also has a 16-page ad-free technique section. Readers can remove the pages from each issue, put them into a standard three-ring binder, and make their own training manual! Studio owners love this and are using these lessons to cross train their students. You get training columns by some of the world’s top MMA writers, fighters, and coaches, including Bas Rutten, Mike Swain, Randy Couture, Frank Trigg, Bobby Pittman, Tom Patire, Fred George, Jacob Geissler, Lloyd Irvin Jr., Erik Paulson, Eddie Goldman, Kirik Jenness, and more! You get the best event coverage around including U.F.C., EliteXC, HDnet Fights, King of the Cage, BodogFIGHT, K-1, N.A.G.A., Grapplers Quest, ADCC, and too many others to list! (Web Site) (Purchase) (Read Tapout)

Brazilian Fighting Magazine
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The Martialist was founded in 2003. In these pages you will find honest, earnest discussion of self-defense from the perspective of mere mortals -- citizens interested in protecting themselves on a day-to-day basis through whatever pragmatic means is feasible and favorable.
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The magazine of the American Taekwondo Association.
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The office magazine of the British Judo Association.
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Totally Tae Kwon Do is a brand new, free, online magazine for Tae Kwon Do enthusiasts across the globe. The magazine is dedicated to all aspects of the martial art of Tae Kwon Do, arguably the world's most popular martial art and Olympic sport. The magazine caters to all styles of the art, so whether you're Ch'ang Hon / ITF, KKW/WTF or any other style of Tae Kwon Do, the magazine will be of interest to you. So if you do Taekwon-Do, Taekwondo or Tae Kwon Do, then this magazines is for you. It features great interviews, 'how to articles' and info about the sport and fighting side of the art. The magazine is totally free to read, distribute, copy and print so download copies today or read past and current issue online! (Web Site)
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Ultimate Grappling Magazine is the number one magazine of mixed martial arts (MMA) and Ultimate Fighting Championships. UGM delivers in-depth instructional features, product reviews, nutritional advice, interviews with up-and-coming grapplers and coverage of MMA and UFC events. Each issue of Ultimate Grappling also features regular columns like Inside the Cage, Training with the Pros, In the Guard, and the ever popular Ring Girl of the Month!
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USADOJO.COM is the world's most visited martial arts web site,
a virtual martial arts encyclopedia with thousands of pages of martial arts information: articles, biograpies, movies, books, videos, events, seminars, tournaments and so much more.
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Wing Chun Magazine is dedicated to Wing Chun in all its forms, spellings, lineages, traditions, innovations and modifications. This includes Wing Tsun, WingTsun, Ving Tsun, Jeet Kune Do, JKD, Weng Chun, Yong Chun, Bruce Lee's Jun Fan Gung Fu, Hung Fa Yi, Shaolin Wing Chun, Vinh Xuan and many more. We're proud to be the publication that promotes and unites our martial arts family as a whole on an international level.
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If you love martial arts, which you know you do, then why not subscribe to the newest hottest magazine to hit the martial arts world? There's no celebrities here or entertainment ads, just serious martial arts. Each issue is jam-packed with new martial merchandise, up to date reviews and in-depth articles to fulfill the needs of any martial artist.
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Our goal at World Martial Arts Magazine is to give you the facts you need about the martial arts of the world, news, events, special reports — fast — so you can get on the road to taking action right away. When you Subscribe to World Martial Arts Magazine you get a FREE e-book copy of "Sun Tzu on the Art of War" as a bonus gift from the staff of World Martial Arts Magazine!
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