GORIN NO SHO - The book of five rings: Definitive Edition (English version) Hardcover – September 23, 2024

Miyamoto Musashi, renowned for his legendary life and deeds chronicled in the novel "Musashi," composed five scrolls in the later years of his life: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Emptiness. Collectively known as the Gorin no Sho (or Book of Five Rings), these scrolls serve as a treatise on achieving victory in all facets of life.Since its creation, the Gorin no Sho has become essential reading for anyone interested in strategy, martial arts, and military tactics, and it has been translated into numerous languages worldwide.In this edition, Sensei Jorge Kishikawa — considered to be the greatest exponent of Bushido outside Japan—adds his insightful commentary and explanations to this classic text. The translation, faithfully rendered from the original Japanese texts, is by Rosa Mika Kishikawa, a distinguished authority on Japanese art and culture and a recognized master of Bushido in Japan.ABOUT JORGE KISHIKAWAJorge Kishikawa is one of the disciples of the 10th generation of Miyamoto Musashi, and the highest-rank representative recognized by Japan of the Miyamoto Musashi’s style in the Americas. His trajectory in Brazil resembles that of the legendary samurai, who never lost a fight. He was twice ‘five-times consecutive Brazilian Kendo champion’, remaining undefeated in 80 combat and achieving notable results internationally. Like Miyamoto Musashi, after his successive victories, he sought to deepen his knowledge of the Path, learning the oldest branches of the Art.Today he is considered one of the most respected experts and scholars of the Samurai Path. Read more