Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings

Stephen F Kaufman

ISBN 10: 0804830207 / ISBN 13: 9780804830201

Published by Tuttle Publishing, 1994

Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0804830207I3N01

Synopsis:

An interpretation of "The Book of Five Rings", the ancient text on the Samurai code which has been used by many as a means to understanding contemporary Japanese business. This interpretation, however, is specifically for the marital artist, as it was originally intended.

Review: ."..Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text."--Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University

" Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text." Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University"

"One of the most knowledgeable men I've ever spoken with. He's like a university professor with a New York edge." — Master Mark Liverio, Founder of Willow-Oak Martial Arts, FL

"Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended." --Inside Kung-Fu

..".Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text." --Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University

"Kaufman does a superb job of translating ancient Japanese to modern English while still maintaining the original mindset and teachings." --Shihan Dana Abbott

-Finally, someone has interpreted this classic book specifically for the martial artist as it was originally intended.- --Inside Kung-Fu

-...Kaufman does an excellent job of translating the text.- --Dr. Henry Smith, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Cultures, Columbia University

-There was a time when I was reading this book before all my major competition. It focused my mind on the conceptual behind skill development and application. If you have the ability to understand concepts and apply them to your interests, this book is for you.- --BJJ Canvas

-Kaufman does a superb job of translating ancient Japanese to modern English while still maintaining the original mindset and teachings.- --Shihan Dana Abbott

Bibliographic Details

Title: Martial Artist's Book of Five Rings
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket