The Book of Five Rings (Gorin No Sho) is a text on Japanese sword skills (kenjutsu) and, to some degree, the martial arts in general. Believed to be written by Miyamoto Musashi circa 1645, it is a classic book on warrior strategy (heiho). There are at least a dozen different translations of this work… many [...]
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25 May 09
Posted in Budo, Reviews, Web
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Tagged book, bujinkan, dojo, five, gorin no sho, heiho, kendo, kenjutsu, maurantonio, mifune, miyamoto, musashi, nihon, niten ichi ryu, rings, shinmyoken, swordplay, swordsmanship, toshiro, yagyu
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Ninpo: Wisdom for Life
This was the first small press Bujinkan book ever authorized by Hatsumi-soke. Translated by an amazing team of budoka lead by Joe Maurantonio, shidoshi. You can buy it by clicking on the book below:
Shadow Warrior
The Shadow Warrior highlights Darryl Caldwell's insight on the early years of ninja art and culture in America. Surviving the bruises, flashing blades, and dizzying mental shifts, he emerged as one of the first black belt teachers outside of Japan.
Henka- Shinbu Fusatsu
- Shugyo
- Shiro Kuma
- Man Who Never Missed