bThis classic interpretation of Miyamoto Musashi's famous iBook of Five Ringsi is explicitly intended for the martial artist--as Miyamoto Musashi originally intended.b p It explains the underlying truths necessary for a full understanding of Musashi's message for warriors. The result is an enthralling book on military strategy that combines the instincts of the warrior with the philosophies of Zen Buddhism, Shintoism, Confucianism and Taoism. It is a crucial book for every martial artist to read and understand. pLike the original, this classic book of strategy is divided into five sections. The iBook of Earthi lays the groundwork for anyone wishing to understand Musashi's teachings the iBook of Wateri explains the warrior's approach to strategy the iBook of Firei teaches fundamental fighting techniques based on the Earth and Water principles the iBook of Windi describes differences between Musashi's own martial style and the styles of other fighting schools while the iBook of No-thingi