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weyensl's review against another edition
4.0
Back when I was practicing Kendo, this book would have been a tremendous help in understanding the nuances of duelling. The book is literally filled to the brim with information about how to control yourself and how to read your opponent's actions.
I went into this book, expecting the fundamentals to be applyable to everyday life. Some of them are, some of them aren't. The fact that every pointer is focused around one and the same principle (ie. to kill your opponent), makes it rather tough to apply it to a work environment for example.
However, there were several eye-opening experiences in the second part of this book, which will remain on my mind for some time yet.
And if anything, it made want to pick up my shinai again.
Thank you, Musashi-sensei, Yagyu-sensei.
I went into this book, expecting the fundamentals to be applyable to everyday life. Some of them are, some of them aren't. The fact that every pointer is focused around one and the same principle (ie. to kill your opponent), makes it rather tough to apply it to a work environment for example.
However, there were several eye-opening experiences in the second part of this book, which will remain on my mind for some time yet.
And if anything, it made want to pick up my shinai again.
Thank you, Musashi-sensei, Yagyu-sensei.
devongambrell's review against another edition
4.0
While this book is mainly about sword fighting and techniques it also give insight into self discipline and practice. The audio book is fabulous with wonderful instrumental background.
neilsarver's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting read. It's kind of a Cliff's Notes for a course that hasn't been taught in a couple of hundred years, so it's more a glimpse than anything, but definitely interesting.
fractaltexan's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting book on the way of using swords in battle, largely a book of philosophical importance.
abibliofob's review against another edition
5.0
This is the one book I would bring to a deserted island, if needed. I have been studying Miyamoto Musashi since the early 80s and find his life and character amazing. I first read this book in a swedish translation made in the 70s and this english one is very good. If you like Japaneese history or sword technique, even if you study philosophy this one is a great addition to your library. I really like it. Thanks to #Netgalley and #AmberBooks for letting me read this updated version.
lilmousewarrior's review against another edition
2.0
I struggled a bit with "The Book of Five Rings." I kept feeling like there was some deeper meaning or lesson I was missing, especially when I saw all the five star reviews for it here. I personally did not get a lot out of it, and found that I enjoyed the addition of "The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War" by Yagyu Munenori to be more helpful.
I actually have done video reviews for both "The Book of Five Rings" and "The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War" to better voice my thoughts.
- B.F.R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eeh39HxXT-E
- B.F.T.O.A.W: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quCcEbeUlMQ
I actually have done video reviews for both "The Book of Five Rings" and "The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War" to better voice my thoughts.
- B.F.R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eeh39HxXT-E
- B.F.T.O.A.W: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quCcEbeUlMQ