{"product_id":"musashis-book-of-five-rings-the-definitive-interpretation-of-miyamoto-musashis-classic-book-of-strategy","title":"Musashi's Book of Five Rings: The Definitive Interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's Classic Book of Strategy","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreviously published as: Martial artist's book of five rings. 1994.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\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. \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKaufman has authored and interpreted many martial arts titles including \n\u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e by Sun Tzu, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Modern Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Shogun's Scroll\u003c\/i\u003e, all available from Tuttle Publishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInside Kung-Fu\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"...Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eDr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages \u0026amp; Cultures, Columbia University\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"There was a time when I was reading this book before all my major competition. It focused my mind on the conceptual behind skill development and application. If you have the ability to understand concepts and apply them to your interests, this book is for you.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eBJJ Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Kaufman does a superb job of translating ancient Japanese to modern English while still maintaining the original mindset and teachings.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eShihan Dana Abbott\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Kaufman's interpretation is the only translation \/ interpretation that I have been able to use 'in the field' specifically to enhance the 'frame of mind' of the athletes I coach before the ultimate testing ground; competition.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eHaydn Ellis, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"One of the most knowledgeable men I've ever spoken with. He's like a university professor with a New York edge.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eMaster Mark Liverio, Founder of Willow-Oak Martial Arts, FL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Kaufman Hanshi has gone beyond the simple idea of translating the books, and instead works as the interpreter, speaking specifically to the martial artists out there.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMartial Thoughts\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\n\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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLike the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The \n\u003ci\u003eBook of Earth\u003c\/i\u003e lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings; the \n\u003ci\u003eBook of Water\u003c\/i\u003e explains the warrior's approach to strategy; the \n\u003ci\u003eBook of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles; the \n\u003ci\u003eBook of Wind\u003c\/i\u003e describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools; while the \n\u003ci\u003eBook of No-thing\u003c\/i\u003e describes the \"way of nature\" as understood through an \"unthinking\" existing preconception. \n\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\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Musashi, Miyamoto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004-01-15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Sports \u0026amp; Recreation|Martial Arts|General|Technology \u0026amp; Engineering|Military Science|Sports \u0026amp; Recreation|Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Military art and science|Swordplay|Japan|Miyamoto, Musashi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804835206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780804835206\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154039669014,"sku":"SP-9780804835206","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780804835206_spiral.png?v=1774931166","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/musashis-book-of-five-rings-the-definitive-interpretation-of-miyamoto-musashis-classic-book-of-strategy","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}