Background
Some records state that Musashi Miyamoto was born in Mimasaka (Okayama Prefecture), while others aver his birthplace to be Harima (Hyogo Prefecture). He was the son of Munisai Shimmen, his original personal name was Masana.
(Musashi gives timeless advice on defeating an adversary, ...)
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.
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(It is a short work written by Miyamoto Musashi a week bef...)
It is a short work written by Miyamoto Musashi a week before he died in 1645. It consists of 21 precepts. "Dokkodo" was largely composed on the occasion of Musashi giving away his possessions in preparation for death, and was dedicated to his favorite disciple, who took them to heart. "Dokkodo" expresses a stringent, honest, and ascetic view of life.
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武蔵 宮本
fencing master philosopher writer swordsman
Some records state that Musashi Miyamoto was born in Mimasaka (Okayama Prefecture), while others aver his birthplace to be Harima (Hyogo Prefecture). He was the son of Munisai Shimmen, his original personal name was Masana.
Musashi Miyamoto learnt the art of fencing from his father. Soon became a master fencer, and it is said that in his career he fought 60 duels without losing one of them, in spite of the fact that he crossed swords with such masters as Kempo Yoshioka in Kyoto and Ganryu Sasaki in Buzen.
In his final years authored The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書 Go Rin No Sho), and Dokkōdō (The Path of Aloneness).
(Musashi gives timeless advice on defeating an adversary, ...)
(It is a short work written by Miyamoto Musashi a week bef...)
He had a strong character and did not care much for fame. Was skilled in various arts, especially calligraphy and painting.
