Most own books for any MA Library?

Question

I enjoy reading about different philosophies and techniques from different martial arts. What are the top 5 books you think anyone studying martial arts should read? It be on one art or training related and everything in between.

Answer 1

The book of five rings . Miyamoto Musashi

Small circle ju-jitsu..Wally Jay

Ashihara Karate...Hideyuki Ashihara

Total Aikido: The Master Course Gozo Shoda

Abundant Peace: Biography of Morihei Ueshiba...John Stevens

Best wishes :)***

Answer 2

if you want to read about brazilian jiu jitsu (the most effective martial art in the world) buy: "the gracie way" and "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Theory and Technique"

preferrebly from amazon.com/amazon.co.uk

Answer 3

Karate-do, My Way of Life by Funikoshi is my all time favorite.  

I also like his Karate-do Kyohan, aka "The Master Text"

Answer 4

Tao of Jeet Kune Do, The Book of Five Rings, This Is Karate, The Sword and the Mind, and for the fifth, insert any text on Gracie Jujitsu.