Musashi
Dear Alex
The Musashi book is a popular and rollicking tale of one of Japan's great cultural heroes that has been the basis of many TV and film adaptations. Not that much was actually known about Musashi's life, but this book offers a powerful fictionalised account. You may also want to read the book attributed to Musashi "Go Rin No Sho" or "The Book of Five Rings". A profound, yet practical text for any martial artist. See also other comments from elsewhere in this discussion forum http://www.wongkiewkit.com/forum/sho...ght=book+rings
Oh, and what am I reading at present? A few weeks ago I rediscovered a favourite book from nearly twenty years ago. Sometimes, a book goes missing and then it reappears at the right time - many years later. "The Art of Peace": a collection of poetic quotes from Uesheba Morihei, the Twentieth Century founder of aikido. Regarded as a great martial artist and energy master, he was also a deeply spiritual man known for some very complex, esoteric writings. This collection of quotes is beautifully accessible and may well be described as "simple, direct and effective".
The title of the book was presumably selected by the editor to counterpoint Sun Tzu's "Art of War". Elsewhere, I recall Sifu explaining that the "Art of War" title was a slightly inaccurate translation of the original Chinese title and maybe "The Art of the Warrior" might be more suitable.
Enjoy, Michael
Dear Alex
The Musashi book is a popular and rollicking tale of one of Japan's great cultural heroes that has been the basis of many TV and film adaptations. Not that much was actually known about Musashi's life, but this book offers a powerful fictionalised account. You may also want to read the book attributed to Musashi "Go Rin No Sho" or "The Book of Five Rings". A profound, yet practical text for any martial artist. See also other comments from elsewhere in this discussion forum http://www.wongkiewkit.com/forum/sho...ght=book+rings
Oh, and what am I reading at present? A few weeks ago I rediscovered a favourite book from nearly twenty years ago. Sometimes, a book goes missing and then it reappears at the right time - many years later. "The Art of Peace": a collection of poetic quotes from Uesheba Morihei, the Twentieth Century founder of aikido. Regarded as a great martial artist and energy master, he was also a deeply spiritual man known for some very complex, esoteric writings. This collection of quotes is beautifully accessible and may well be described as "simple, direct and effective".
The title of the book was presumably selected by the editor to counterpoint Sun Tzu's "Art of War". Elsewhere, I recall Sifu explaining that the "Art of War" title was a slightly inaccurate translation of the original Chinese title and maybe "The Art of the Warrior" might be more suitable.
Enjoy, Michael
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