{"product_id":"musashis-book-of-five-rings-the-definitive-interpretation-of-miyamoto-musashis-classic-book-of-strategy-9780804835206","title":"Musashi's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous \u003ci\u003eBook of Five Rings\u003c\/i\u003e is explicitly intended for the martial artist--as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miyamoto Musashi, Stephen F. Kaufman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/15\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804835206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen F. Kaufman\u003c\/b\u003e, Hanshi, 10th Dan, is the holder of the highest title and rank attainable in the martial arts. His martial system, Hebi-ryu (\"School of the Snake\"), is recognized as one of the most effective martial methods in the world. A career spanning close to 60 years began in Okinawa in the 1950's. He's acknowledged as the \"founding father\" of American karate and has received countless awards and honors, including an induction into the World Karate Union Hall of Fame as Author of the Year in 2011. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKaufman has authored and interpreted many martial arts titles including \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e by Sun Tzu, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Modern Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Shogun's Scroll\u003c\/i\u003e, all available from Tuttle Publishing.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44378337935574,"sku":"9780804835206","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1660\/5398\/files\/img_83638b5a-d46c-4a3a-ad22-fb07342fff9b.jpg?v=1747650077","url":"https:\/\/tiabookcellar.com\/products\/musashis-book-of-five-rings-the-definitive-interpretation-of-miyamoto-musashis-classic-book-of-strategy-9780804835206","provider":"tia book cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}