Dokkodo. The Way of Walking Alone: Discover self-discipline and personal mastery through the ancestral wisdom of the samurai.

Dokkodo. The Way of Walking Alone: Discover self-discipline and personal mastery through the ancestral wisdom of the samurai. - Paperback

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Dokkodo. The Way of Walking Alone: Discover self-discipline and personal mastery through the ancestral wisdom of the samurai.
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Dokkodo. The Way of Walking Alone: Discover self-discipline and personal mastery through the ancestral wisdom of the samurai. - Paperback

Dokkodo. The Way of Walking Alone: Discover self-discipline and personal mastery through the ancestral wisdom of the samurai. - Paperback

by Shinden Ediciones , Miyamoto Musashi
$13.48
$13.48

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Human-translated by professional translators-no AI.

Discover the samurai's ancestral wisdom with Dokkōdō (The Way of Walking Alone) by Miyamoto Musashi-a concise guide to self-discipline written seven days before his passing. In 21 clear precepts, the legendary swordsman distills a life of strategy, restraint, and inner strength. This faithful English rendering keeps Musashi's voice direct and practical-ideal for readers seeking a timeless compass for everyday decisions.

It's a text you can read in one sitting and return to for years: brief lines, big ideas that help you cut through distraction, act with purpose, and build mental fortitude. Whether you come from martial arts, leadership, or personal growth, Musashi's principles meet you where you are.

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645) was Japan's most famous swordsman and a foundational thinker in martial philosophy. His teachings continue to influence martial arts, leadership, and personal growth.

  • Musashi's final testament: 21 distilled precepts written one week before his death.
  • Faithful, human translation: crafted by professional translators for clarity and flow-no machine translation.
  • Timeless, practical maxims: brief lines you can revisit daily for focus, restraint, and purpose.
  • For readers of: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure, and modern stoicism.
  • Concise & re-readable: compact enough for one sitting, rich enough for a lifetime.
ISBN9798878564274
Author Shinden Ediciones , Miyamoto Musashi
PublisherIndependently Published
GenrePhilosophy
FormatPaperback
PublishedSeptember 2018
LanguageENG- English
Pages66
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Miyamoto Musashi

Alex Bennett holds two doctoral degrees in Japanese literature and history from Kyoto University and the University of Canterbury (NZ). He teaches courses in Japanese history, martial arts, and Budo theory at Kansai University. He is Vice President of the International Naginata Federation, International Committee Member of the All Japan Kendo Federation, Director of the Japanese Academy of Budo, and Head Coach of the NZ Kendo national team. He co-founded and edits Kendo World, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belt grades of Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan, Iaido 5-dan and Naginata 5-dan. He has competed successfully in many international competitions, taking second place in the World Naginata Championships in 2011, and best 8 in the team event at the World Kendo Championships in 2012. His published works include Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan, Hagakure, Kendo: Culture of the Sword, Bushido Explained, Japan: The Ultimate Samurai Guide and numerous translations of Japanese martial arts texts. Foreword writer Graham Sayer has been president of the New Zealand Kendo Federation since 1987. He attained 4th Dan grade in Japan before moving back to New Zealand in 1985. He has represented New Zealand and competed in Kendo Championships around the world since then. Today he holds the rank of Kyoshi 7th Dan and also serves as auditor for the International Kendo Federation.

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