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centuries, The Book of Five Rings has been a resource for
gaining insight into the mind of the warrior spirit. The famous
Samurai, Miyamoto Musashi, originally wrote the work in 1645.
Musashi, the Sword Saint, as he is known in Japan, killed
his first man in a duel when he was only thirteen. He went
on to fight in over sixty duels and never once lost. In The
Book of Five Rings, Musashi recorded his secrets to success
which are applicable to martial arts and any modern situation
involving confrontation. Until The Book of Five Rings, the
many translations of his original work are written from an
academic standpoint because the authors have little with the
sword or martial arts. D.E. Tarver brings a lifetime of experience
in sword training, martial arts and business to this version,
and the result is a highly motivating and easy to understand
book. If you are serious about winning in any area of your
life, The Book of Five Rings is the definitive guide to victory.
All Customer Reviews
5 out of 5 - Jan 11, 2004
Despite being technically focussed on swordsmanship
(Musashi was one of the greatest swordsmen ever, by most accounts),
the insights and philosophies presented in this book are of
great relevance to martial artists of any style, and Musashi's
grasp of the complex psychological elements of combat mark
him out as a true master. This is one of those books that
can be read over and over again, and each reading will give
the diligent student new gems to apply to his art. I would
direct readers to the sections on "the grip", and
to those concerning footwork, as being particularly useful
to first-time readers. Tarver's translation is particularly
sensitive, and his martial arts background allows him to see
the essence of Musashi's teachings, and to present them in
a manner that is relevant to martial artists. In all, a masterful
book, well-translated!
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