a book of five rings by miyamoto musashi

'One of the most knowledgeable men I've ever spoken with. '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 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 does a superb job of translating ancient Japanese to modern English while still maintaining the original mindset and teachings.' - Shihan Dana Abbott 'Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended.' - Inside Kung-Fu of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University '.Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text.' - Dr. 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.

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 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. Like the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand. 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 explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors.

About the Book A definitive treatise on mortal combat from one of Japan's most formidable warriors-the martial arts luminary Miyamoto Musashiīook Synopsis This classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous Book of Five Rings is explicitly intended for the martial artist-as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.

A book of five rings by miyamoto musashi