The Book of Five Rings
Miyamoto Musashi
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. There have been various translations made over the years, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than only that of martial artists and people across East Asia: For instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work in a business context.
Musashi establishes a "no-nonsense" theme throughout the text. For instance, he repeatedly remarks that technical flourishes are excessive and contrasts worrying about such things with the principle that all technique is simply a method of cutting down one's opponent. He also continually makes the point that the understandings expressed in the book are important for combat on any scale, whether a one-on-one duel or a massive battle.
Duration - 23h 44m.
Author - Miyamoto Musashi.
Narrator - Roberto Scarlato.
Published Date - Monday, 29 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2018 Flaneur Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
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. There have been various translations made over the years, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than only that of martial artists and people across East Asia: For instance, some foreign business leaders find its discussion of conflict and taking the advantage to be relevant to their work in a business context. Musashi establishes a "no-nonsense" theme throughout the text. For instance, he repeatedly remarks that technical flourishes are excessive and contrasts worrying about such things with the principle that all technique is simply a method of cutting down one's opponent. He also continually makes the point that the understandings expressed in the book are important for combat on any scale, whether a one-on-one duel or a massive battle. Duration - 23h 44m. Author - Miyamoto Musashi. Narrator - Roberto Scarlato. Published Date - Monday, 29 January 2024. Copyright - © 2018 Flaneur Media ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:10:48
Introduction
Duration:02:33:00
The Earth Book
Duration:31:26:24
The Water Book
Duration:31:59:57
The Fire Book
Duration:30:38:49
The Wind Book
Duration:18:58:06
The Book of the Void
Duration:03:47:07
Ending Credits
Duration:00:10:27