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Musashi's Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
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Description for Musashi's Book of Five Rings
Paperback. Num Pages: 106 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HPDF; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 141 x 4. Weight in Grams: 216.
This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is explicitly intended for the martial artist—as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.
It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on military strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand.
Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The Book of Earth lays the groundwork for ... Read more
This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is explicitly intended for the martial artist—as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.
It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on military strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand.
Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The Book of Earth lays the groundwork for ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing United States
Number of pages
106
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
216g
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804835206
SKU
V9780804835206
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Miyamoto Musashi
Stephen F. Kaufman, Hanshi, 10th Dan, is the holder of the highest title and rank attainable in the martial arts. His martial system, Hebi-ryu ("School of the Snake"), is recognized as one of the most effective martial methods in the world. A career spanning close to 60 years began in Okinawa in the 1950's. He's acknowledged as ... Read more
Reviews for Musashi's Book of Five Rings
"Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended."
Inside Kung-Fu "…Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text."
Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University "There was a time when I was reading this book before all my major competition. It focused my ... Read more
Inside Kung-Fu "…Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text."
Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University "There was a time when I was reading this book before all my major competition. It focused my ... Read more