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Musashi's Book of Five Rings

by Stephen F. Kaufman

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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.

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A translation and interpretation of Mysashi's (1584-1945) Japanese classic specifically for fighters, says Kaufman, who is a karate master and runs a series of self-defense schools in New York City. The 1994 edition was published by Tuttle Publishing. It has no index or bibliography. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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A definitive treatise on mortal combat from one of Japan's most formidable warriors—the martial arts luminary Miyamoto Musashi

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About the Author

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.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780804835206
Subtitle:
The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy
Author:
Kaufman, Stephen F.
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Location:
Boston
Subject:
Military Science
Subject:
Martial Arts & Self-Defense
Subject:
Military art and science
Subject:
Swordplay
Subject:
General Sports & Recreation
Subject:
Swordplay -- Japan.
Subject:
Sports and Fitness-Martial Arts
Copyright:
2004
Edition Number:
2
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series Volume:
no. 26
Publication Date:
20040115
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.5 in 8 oz
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