Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi
The Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi is a seminal text in the realm of strategy and tactics, offering a wealth of insight and wisdom to individuals seeking to sharpen their skills in both martial arts and life itself. Written in the early 1600s, this timeless work has endured the test of time, continuing to captivate and enlighten generations of readers. The book is elegantly structured, with each of its five sections delving into a distinct aspect of strategy. From the 'Ground Book', which lays the foundation for a successful strategy, to the 'Water Book', which examines the fluidity of strategy and the importance of adaptability, to the 'Fire Book', which explores the nature of conflict and the means by which it can be overcome, each section of the book offers a rich trove of knowledge and insight. In addition to its practical lessons in strategy, 'The Book of Five Rings' also serves as a powerful tool for personal growth and self-discovery. Through its emphasis on the
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Musashi
The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman.Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a...
Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works
The culmination of 25 years of research, Alex Bennett's groundbreaking English translation of Miyamoto Musashi's The Book of Five Rings reveals the true meaning of the original work. Plus, definitive translations of five more known works of Musash...
Miyamoto Musashi
The definitive biography of the legendary author of 'The Book of Five Rings--accompanied by his key writings with notes and commentary by a modern martial arts master.
Musashi, Ljudbok
Monumentaalinen seikkailuromaani Japanin samuraiajalta. Satoja miljoonia kappaleita myynyt klassikko on kertomus voittoisasta samurai Musashista. Se on ainutlaatuinen johdatus japanilaiseen sankariperinteeseen, mistä ei puutu muskettisoturimaista älyä tai robinhoodlaista oveluutta. 1600-luvun alun Japaniin sijoittuva teos kertoo maalaispoika Musashista, joka lähtee kotoaan vahvana, mutta henkisesti kypsymättömänä nuorukaisena. Hän pääsee opiskelemaan sodankäynnin taitoa kirjoista, mutta harjoittelemaan taistelua myös käytännössä. Musashin on kuitenkin nähtävä maailmaa ja opittava elämää ennen kuin hänestä voi kasvaa suurenmoinen miekkamies ja kansallissankari. Mutta voiko miekan avulla tuoda kansalle rauhaa ja onnea? Eiji Yoshikawa (1892-1962) on rakastetuimpia japanilaisia kirjailijoita. Hän kuvasi romaanissaan historiallista miekkamiestä Miyamoto Musashia, jonka teos Maa, vesi, tuli, tuuli ja tyhjyys kuuluu kamppailulajien harrastajien lukemistoon tänäkin päivänä. Musashi ilmestyi alun perin jatkokertomuksena Asahi Shimbun -lehdessä vuosina 1935-39 ja koottiin sittemmin muhkeaksi romaaniksi. Takehiko Inouen suosittu manga Vagabond perustuu romaaniin.
Miyamoto Musashi & Shuriken
Miyamoto Musashi, famed for his two-sword style, was a master of Shuriken. Kanji Naruse, the martial arts researcher and instructor of Negishi School Shuriken, published his book 'Shuriken' in 1941. He devoted two chapters to discussing Miyamoto Musashi and his use of Shuriken. The first chapter of his surprising book discusses the origins of Musashi's Shuriken art and quotes various historical documents as well as the Okura Monument, a stone slab etched with a 1000 Kanji history of Musashi's life produced by his adopted son Iori. It also discusses Musashi's surprisingly influential connection to the famous Yagyu family and how a duel between Musashi and a member of the Yagyu family caused the Yagyu to develop new techniques to defend against an opponent throwing a Shuriken. The second chapter is Naruse's interpretation of the Shuriken techniques employed by Musashi in duels. The next chapters will look at documents related to the Chishin Ryu, New Learning School, a Shuriken school
Musashi (New Edition)
Miyamoto Musashi was the child of an era when Japan was emerging from decades of civil strife. Lured to the great Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 by the hope of becoming a samurai--without really knowing what it meant--he regains consciousness after ...