Email Zuzana with details of what you want to read (See list below). Zuzana will then organise the loan for you. The Club has a DVD library as well - again get in contact with Zuzana
| Title | Author | Comments |
| AIKIDO | Kisshomara Ueshiba | An introduction to Aikido, written by the founders 3rd son. Well illustrated. |
| THE SPIRIT OF AIKIDO | Kisshomara Ueshiba | A book, which reflects on the philosophy of Aikido.
Written by the founders 3rd son. |
| BUDO The teachings of the founder of Aikido. 2 copies | Morihei Ueshiba. | Some history of the founder, spiritual teaching, and many well illustrated techniques. |
| BUDO TRAINING IN AIKIDO | Morihei Ueshiba. | Some Budo poems by the founder. Many illustrated techniques, a little difficult to follow as the techniques are only named on the index page. |
| AIKIDO - THE WAY OF HARMONY | John Stevens. | Definitive, well illustrated. Covers both the philosophy of the founder, and essential practice techniques. |
| AN INTRODUCTION TO AIKIDO | John Pearson. | A basic introductory book, written by a Second Dan who has studied under Chiba Sensei. Few illustrations. |
| AIKIDO - TRADITIONAL ART AND MODERN SPORT. | Brian N. Bagot. | A good read for beginners. Well illustrated, especially for weapons. |
| AIKIDO - ITS HEART AND APPEARANCE | Morihiro Saito | Techniques and weapons exercises, illustrated and explained. |
| AIKIDO THE CO-ORDINATION OF MIND AND BODY FOR SELF DEFENCE |
Koichi Tohei. | Some history and philosophy. Good glossary of terms. Well laid out and illustrated techniques. |
| THE PRINCIPLES OF AIKIDO | Mitsugi Saotome. | Some background and plenty of illustrated techniques. |
| AIKIDO AND THE NEW WARRIOR | Richard Strozzi Heckler. | Information about the founder, and a collection of stories by several different Aikido practitioners. |
| IN SEARCH OF THE WARRIOR SPIRIT. | Richard Strozzi Heckler. | Story of the training of a small group of Soldiers using Aikido. |
| ULTIMATE AIKIDO. SECRETS OF SELF DEFENCE AND INNER POWER | Yoshimitsa Yamada. | Clearly described and well-illustrated techniques. |
| DIARY OF THE WAY 3 PATHS TO ENLIGHTENMENT | Ira Lerner. | More of the spiritual side of Aikido, from the view of three modern masters of Aikido. |
| KI IN DAILY LIFE | Koichi Tohei. | A book for anyone who wishes to look at the more spiritual side of Aikido. |
| AIKIDO AN INTRODUCTION TO TOMIKI STYLE |
M.J. Clapton. | Tomiki is the only style of Aikido, which has competition. This book outlines one of the katas for use in Tomiki free style practice. |
| TOMIKI AIKIDO | Dr. Lee Ah Loi. | General book on the Tomiki Aikido System. Plenty of illustrations and written explanations of techniques. |
| DYNAMIC AIKIDO | Gozo Shioda. | This is a book on Yoshincan style Aikido. Many illustrated techniques and written explanations, plus some practical applications. |
| AIKIDO AND JIU JITSU HOLDS AND LOCKS | Bruce Tegner | A book, which tries to compare Aikido and Jiu Jitsu on a practical level. The author is an instructor of self-defence, and holds black belts in both karate and judo. He appears not to uphold any of the philosophy, which we usually associate with Aikido. |
| THE OFFICIAL MARTIAL ARTS BOOK | David Mitchell | A basic outline of what is involved, and what equipment is needed for 20 different martial arts. A good read if you are unsure which martial art you wish to pursue. |
| JUDO. THE COMPLETE COURSE | John Goldman. 4th Dan | A comprehensive, well illustrated book about all aspects of judo. |
| THE SECRET ARTS OF CHINESE LEG MANOEUVERS In Pictures | Lee Ying Arng | As the title suggests. This is mostly a self-defence book. |
| THE GIANTS OF SUMO | Angela Patmore. | Everything you could wish to know about Sumo Wrestling. |
| ZEN IN THE ART OF ARCHERY | Eugen Herrigel. | A book, which illustrates the connection between Zen and Archery. |
| SAMURAI WARFARE | Dr. Stephen Turnbull. | Historical book of Japanese Warfare. Colourful illustrations. |
| MUSASHI Series of 5 books (book one missing) | Eiji Yoshikawa. | Adventures of a wandering swordsman, tells much of Japanese tradition. |
| A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS | Miyamoto Musashi. | Historical book of Japan, and Samurai warriors. |
| EASY YOGA EXERSIZES | William Zorn. | Basic Yoga routines, illustrated. Plus a small section on diet and nutrition. Useful for anyone wishing to improve flexibility and posture. |
| MARTIAL ARTS COACHING MANUAL | David Mitchell. | General coaching manual, no aikido content. Information on improving skills, exercise, health and safety, and first aid. |
| EXERSIZE. STOP.DANGER | Well illustrated, outlines the dangers of a series of exercises and shows safe alternatives. Useful for coaches and student who wish to exercise at home. | |
| 150 WAYS TO SAFE AND EFFECTIVE AEROBICS | Written for teachers of aerobic classes, contains some useful information about safety, and achieving the right levels of exercise |