\u003cb\u003eThis classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous \u003ci\u003eBook of Five Rings\u003c/i\u003e is explicitly intended for the martial artist\u0026#8212;as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.\u003c/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. 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 is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The \u003ci\u003eBook of Earth\u003c/i\u003e lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings; the \u003ci\u003eBook of Water\u003c/i\u003e explains the warrior's approach to strategy; the \u003ci\u003eBook of Fire\u003c/i\u003e teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles; the \u003ci\u003eBook of Wind\u003c/i\u003e describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools; while the \u003ci\u003eBook of No-thing\u003c/i\u003e describes the \"way of nature\" as understood through an \"unthinking\" existing preconception.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFamed 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 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.
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