Loading... Please wait...

Image 1
  • Image 1

Musashi's Book of Five Rings

The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy

Stephen F. Kaufman
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:
9780804835206
Format:
Paperback
Date Published:
1/15/2004
Number of Pages:
128
Length:
8.5
Width:
5.5
Weight:
9 oz
$13.95
Quantity:

Often used to explain Japanese business competition, Musashi's Book of Five Rings is more properly a definitive treatise on mortal combat from one of Japan's most formidable warriors - the martial arts luminary Miyamoto Musashi. Famed martial artist Stephen Kaufman has translated this classic without the usual commercial bias, driving straight to the heart of Musashi's incisive martial arts stratagems. The result is an enthralling combination of powerful technical wisdom and the philosophical elucidation offered to martial artists by Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism, and Taoism. From the metaphor of the Four Elements and fundamentals of physical practice and strategy to an offering of Zen wisdom on the "way" of nature, Musashi's Book of Five Rings is as profound and important a book on martial arts as you will find.

Author Bio

Stephen F. Kaufman, Hanshi 10th Dan, holder of the highest rank attainable in the martial arts, is an acknowledged 'Founding Father of American Karate.' A motivational speaker, self-defense expert, and author, Hanshi Kaufman has studied Eastern philosophy for over forty years. He is the founder of the widely recognized Dojo No Hebi (School of the Snake) and is the author of Living Tao, The Shogun Scrolls, and The Art of War. He lives in New York City.

There are 0 review(s) for this product

This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!

Write a Review