The Book of Five Rings: The Strategy of the Samurai by Miyamoto Musashi

This classic text on samurai fighting skills delves into the mental processes and rigorous discipline which underpin this ancient art. Musashi is considered by many to have been one of the greatest swordsmen in history, a famous Japanese samurai whose performance in numerous duels became legendary, even from a very young age. His Book of Five Rings concerns the strategy, tactics and philosophy of his Niten Ichi Ryu style of swordsmanship, and is still studied today as a blueprint for success.

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