Go Rin No Sho: A Book

Go Rin No Sho: A Book - Hardcover

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Go Rin No Sho: A Book

Go Rin No Sho: A Book - Hardcover

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Book Overview

by Miyamoto Musashi (Author)

Go Rin No Sho is a book written by the legendary Japanese swordsman, Musashi Miyamoto. The book is also known as ""The Book of Five Rings"" and is considered a classic in the field of martial arts and strategy. This book is a treatise on strategy, tactics, and philosophy, and is based on Musashi's own experiences in combat and dueling. The book is divided into five sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of strategy, such as the use of weapons, the importance of timing, and the role of intuition. Musashi's insights into strategy and philosophy are still relevant today, and the book is widely read by martial artists, businesspeople, and anyone seeking to improve their strategic thinking. This edition of the book includes a new introduction by translator William Scott Wilson, providing historical context and insight into Musashi's life and teachings. Overall, Go Rin No Sho is a timeless classic that offers valuable lessons on strategy and philosophy that are applicable to a wide range of fields and pursuits.My Way of strategy is the sure method to win when fighting for your life one man against five or ten. There is nothing wrong with the principle ""one man can beat ten, so a thousand men can beat ten thousand"". You must research this. Of course you cannot assemble a thousand or ten thousand men for everyday training. But you can become a master of strategy by training alone with a sword, so that you can understand the enemy's stratagems, his strength and resources, and come to appreciate how to apply strategy to beat ten thousand enemies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Number of Pages: 54
Dimensions: 0.25 x 10 x 7 IN
Publication Date: September 10, 2010
ISBN9781169208841
Author Miyamoto Musashi
PublisherKessinger Publishing
GenreHistory, Literature, and Sports
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2010
LanguageENG- English
Pages54
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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