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  1. Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. 1584 – 13 June 1645), who also known for his other names such as Shinmen Takezō, his Dharma name, Niten Dōraku or sometimes also known as Miyamoto Bennosuke was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist, writer and a masterless samurai, who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed ...

  2. Jun 9, 2024 · Miyamoto Musashi was a famous Japanese soldier-artist of the early Edo (Tokugawa) period (1603–1867). Musashi began his career as a fighter early in life when, at age 13, he killed a man in single combat.

  3. Aug 5, 2023 · Miyamoto Musashi, widely regarded as Japans greatest swordsman, was not only an extraordinary martial artist but also a profound philosopher. His most enduring contribution to philosophy can be found in the “Dokkodo” or “The Way of Walking Alone,” a short work written a week before his death.

  4. Jul 22, 2023 · Miyamoto Musashi is one of the most famous Japanese swordsmen of all time because of his unconventional approach to martial arts. Here we explore his work and mindset.

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  5. The Book of Five Rings (五輪書, Go Rin no Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi around 1645. Many translations have been made, and it has garnered broad attention in East Asia and throughout the world.

  6. Jan 9, 2024 · Miyamoto Musashi was one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history, a figure whose status has truly become legendary throughout the centuries. His prowess in combat extended well beyond one-on-one duels, and in his later years, Musashi also established himself as a master painter, a talented writer, and a revered philosopher.

  7. Jul 25, 2019 · Miyamoto Musashi, swordmaster of the early Edo period (1603–1868), fought over 60 battles during his life, losing none. His Gorin no sho(The Book of Five Rings) is considered one of the...