Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵; Japanese pronunciation: [mʲi.ja.mo.to (|) mɯꜜ.sa.ɕi],[1] c. 1584 – 13 June 1645)[2] was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist and writer who became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 62 duels. [3][a] Miyamoto is considered a kensei (sword saint) of Japan. [4] He was the founder of the Niten Ichi-ryū (or Nito Ichi-ryū) style of swordsmanship, and in his final years authored The Book of ... Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, Miyamoto Musashi ; c. 1584 - June 13, 1645), (childhood name Miyamoto Bennosuke or Miyamoto Musana), was the best-known Japanese swordsman. He is believed to have been one of the most skilled swordsmen in Japanese history. Musashi , as he is often known, became legendary through his outstanding swordsmanship in numerous duels, starting when he was thirteen years old. He is the founder of the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu, or Nito Ryu style (two-sword style) of ... Miyamoto Musashi is arguably the most famous swordsman in Japanese history, a figure whose martial prowess, philosophical insights, and unconventional lifestyle have cemented his legacy as a legendary warrior. Born in 1584, Musashi ’s life spanned a period of great change in Japan, from the tumultuous Warring States period to the unification of the country under Tokugawa Ieyasu. His contributions to martial arts, literature, and philosophy continue to influence not only Japan but the wider ... Miyamoto Musashi , also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was a Japanese swordsman and rōnin. Musashi , as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his excellent swordsmanship in numerous duels, even from a very young age. He was the founder of the Hyōhō Niten Ichi-ryū or Niten-ryū style of swordsmanship and the author of The Book of Five Rings, a book on strategy, tactics, and philosophy that is still studied today.
