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He founded the shaolinmon karatedo school in paris in 1983 an. Bar none this is the best translation of musashi and includes much more than book of 5 rings. The thomas cleary translation is the most widely available. He also holds doctoral degrees in sociology and japanese language and civilization. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this book he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by musashi. Miyamoto musashi by kenji tokitsu penguin books australia. Tokitsu has spent most of his life researching the legendary samurai swordsman and his works, and in this audiobook he illuminates this seminal text, along with several other works by musashi. Kenji tokitsu has done a superb job at shedding new perspective on one of the most enigmatic figures in japanese history. Born in japan, he began studying martial arts as a child. Tokitsu translates and provides extensive commentary on that popular work, as well. His life and writings by kenji tokitsu at some point you have to read go rin no sho book of five rings. Written by miyamoto musashi, kenji tokitsu editor and translator, audiobook narrated by brian nishii.
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