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This work shows that "Mushashi's Book of Five Rings" is, in essence, the definitive treatise on mortal combat from one of Japan's most formidable warriors - the martial arts luminary Miyamoto Musashi. It provides a translation of the martial arts stratagems.

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"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 mind on the conceptual behind skill development and application. If you have the ability to understand concepts and apply them to your interests, this book is for you." --BJJ Canvas

Musashis Book of Five Rings

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    A Paperback / softback by Miyamoto Musashi, Stephen F. Kaufman

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      Publisher Tuttle Publishing
      Published 15 January 2004
      ISBN-13 9780804835206
      978-0804835206
      ISBN-10 0804835209
      Also in:
      Politics, Philosophy & Society East Asian and Indian philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This work shows that "Mushashi's Book of Five Rings" is, in essence, the definitive treatise on mortal combat from one of Japan's most formidable warriors - the martial arts luminary Miyamoto Musashi. It provides a translation of the martial arts stratagems.

      Trade Review
      "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 mind on the conceptual behind skill development and application. If you have the ability to understand concepts and apply them to your interests, this book is for you." --BJJ Canvas

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