The Book of Five Rings
One of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over...
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One of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.
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Format: mass market paperback
ISBN:
9781590302484 (1590302486)
ASIN: 1590302486
Publish date: January 11th 2005
Publisher: Shambhala
Pages no: 192
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
History,
Cultural,
Business,
War,
Military,
Philosophy,
Asian Literature,
Leadership,
Japan,
Japanese Literature
This is an interesting little book. It was written by Miyamoto Musashi who was not a samurai for most or all of his career in the proper meaning of the term. Instead he was a duelist who never lost a battle and this was in a period when most duels were to the death. Musashi's book is very much a ...
Even though it's a very short book (about 100 pages) boring as hell. Impossible to read whole book!
Even though it's a very short book (about 100 pages) boring as hell. Impossible to read whole book!
Not really my thing... but a must-read if you practice martial arts.
This book, written by a famous Japanese duelist, tells one of his relatives how to win with the sword. It is divided into five "Rings" based on five "Elements". He concentrates on Strategy and does not talk about the best guard to take or other technicalities. Many people find this book to be imm...
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