The A-Z Glossary is a compilation of many of the Japanese words used frequently in Aikido, Judo and Jyodo along with their English translation.

The Notes on Japanese section explains a little about the pronunciation of Japanese words as well as how to count in Japanese.

For those who enjoy following the more formal traditions, the Gi, Obi & Hakama section demonstrates the proper ways to fold, tie and wear your training garments.

There are no doubt as many books published concerning martial arts as there are individual schools. Deciding which, if any, of these books are worth the read can be difficult and often frustrating. In this section, we offer a list of a few titles we would feel comfortable recommending.