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Musashi's Book of Five Rings : The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy by Stephen F. Kaufman and Miyamoto Musashi (2004, Trade Paperback)

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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 anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings; the Book of Water explains the warrior's approach to strategy; the Book of Fire teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles; the Book of Wind describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools; while the Book of No-thing describes the "way of nature" as understood through an "unthinking" existing preconception. Famed martial artist and bestselling author Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic without the usual academic or commercial bias, driving straight into the heart of Musashi's martial teachings and interpreting them for his fellow martial artists. The result is an enthralling combination of warrior wisdom and philosophical truths that Musashi offered to other warriors who wished to master the martial way of bushido.

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PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-100804835209
ISBN-139780804835206
eBay Product ID (ePID)2724200

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Edition2
Book TitleMusashi's Book of Five Rings : The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicMilitary / Strategy, Military / General, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Eastern
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, History, Philosophy
AuthorStephen F. Kaufman, Miyamoto Musashi
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight9 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended." -- Inside Kung-Fu, Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended. -- Inside Kung-Fu, "Kaufman's interpretation is the only translation / interpretation that I have been able to use 'in the field' specifically to enhance the 'frame of mind' of the athletes I coach before the ultimate testing ground; competition." -- Haydn Ellis, Sydney, Australia, "One of the most knowledgeable men I've ever spoken with. He's like a university professor with a New York edge." - Master Mark Liverio, Founder of Willow-Oak Martial Arts, FL, Kaufman Hanshi has gone beyond the simple idea of translating the books, and instead works as the interpreter, speaking specifically to the martial artists out there. -- Martial Thoughts blog, "Kaufman Hanshi has gone beyond the simple idea of translating the books, and instead works as interpreter, speaking specifically to the martial artists out there." -- Martial Thoughts blog, "Kaufman does a superb job of translating ancient Japanese to modern English while still maintaining the original mindset and teachings." - Shihan Dana Abbott, "...Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text." - Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University, "...Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text." -- Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University, Kaufman does a superb job of translating ancient Japanese to modern English while still maintaining the original mindset and teachings. -- Shihan Dana Abbott, "One of the most knowledgeable men I've ever spoken with. He's like a university professor with a New York edge." Master Mark Liverio, Founder of Willow-Oak Martial Arts, FL, "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, 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, "Kaufman Hanshi has gone beyond the simple idea of translating the books, and instead works as interpreter, speaking specifically to the martial artists out there." - Martial Thoughts blog, "Kaufman's interpretation is the only translation / interpretation that I have been able to use 'in the field' specifically to enhance the 'frame of mind' of the athletes I coach before the ultimate testing ground; competition." - Haydn Ellis, Syd, Kaufman's interpretation is the only translation / interpretation that I have been able to use 'in the field' specifically to enhance the 'frame of mind' of the athletes I coach before the ultimate testing ground; competition. -- Haydn Ellis, Sydney, Australia, ...Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text. -- Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University, "Kaufman's interpretation is the only translation / interpretation that I have been able to use 'in the field' specifically to enhance the 'frame of mind' of the athletes I coach before the ultimate testing ground; competition." -- Haydn Ellis, Syd, "Kaufman Hanshi has gone beyond the simple idea of translating the books, and instead works as the interpreter, speaking specifically to the martial artists out there." -- Martial Thoughts blog, One of the most knowledgeable men I've ever spoken with. He's like a university professor with a New York edge. Master Mark Liverio, Founder of Willow-Oak Martial Arts, FL, "Kaufman's interpretation is the only translation / interpretation that I have been able to use 'in the field' specifically to enhance the 'frame of mind' of the athletes I coach before the ultimate testing ground; competition." Haydn Ellis, Sydney, Australia, 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 fo|9780804835206|, "One of the most knowledgeable men I've ever spoken with. He's like a university professor with a New York edge." -- Master Mark Liverio, Founder of Willow-Oak Martial Arts, FL, "...Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text."-Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University, "Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended."- Inside Kung-Fu, "Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended." - Inside Kung-Fu, "Kaufman does a superb job of translating ancient Japanese to modern English while still maintaining the original mindset and teachings." -- Shihan Dana Abbott, "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, "Kaufman's interpretation is the only translation / interpretation that I have been able to use 'in the field' specifically to enhance the 'frame of mind' of the athletes I coach before the ultimate testing ground; competition." - Haydn Ellis, Sydney, Australia, "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
Lccn2003-054039
Dewey Decimal355.02
Lc Classification NumberU101.K38 2004

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