Musashi's Book of Five Rings
by Kaufman, Stephen F.Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-01-15
Publisher(s): Tuttle Pub
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Summary
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 Biography
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.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. ix |
| About the Translation | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. xv |
| The Book of Earth | p. 1 |
| The Book of Water | p. 23 |
| The Book of Fire | p. 53 |
| The Book of Wind | p. 81 |
| The Book of No-Thing | p. 101 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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