Miyamoto musashi ebook by kenji tokitsu 9780834824881. Kenji tokitsu has 22 books on goodreads with 2351 ratings. Tokitsu has also written a scholarly work about the legendary swordsman musashi miyamoto. The complete book of five rings is an authoritative version of musashis classic the book of five rings, translated and annotated by a modern martial arts master, kenji tokitsu. His life and writings is an extensive book, to put it mildly. His masterwork, the book of five rings gorin no sho, is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from asian culture. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals.
Kenji tokitsu turns a critical eye on musashis life and writings, separating fact from fiction, and giving a clear picture of. Miyamoto musashi by kenji tokitsu penguin books australia. His life and writings by kenji tokitsu at some point you have to read go rin no sho book of five rings. The katas book by kenji tokitsu official publisher. This book explains how the katas transmit a profound ancient philosophy, not just technical movements. 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.
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