About the Book: Book Of Five Rings
The Book of Five Rings is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general,
written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. Along with Sun
Tzus The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings is considered to be one of the most
insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from
Asia. Miyamoto Musashi gives timeless advice on defeating an adversary, throwing
an opponent off-guard, creating confusion, and other techniques for overpowering
an assailant that will resonate with both martial artists and everyone else
interested in skillfully dealing with conflict. For Musashi,