Musashi's Way

[scottnshelly]

I've just finished reading the Book of Five Rings; what a wonderful read.

 

Throughout the book he say things like:

 

"It is very difficult to attain this by merely reading this book, but you will soon understand with a little instruction. "

 

and

 

"It is impossible to write about this in detail. "

 

my question is, are there any strategy schools out there any where that do teach this Way in detail? I'm sure that most of it has changed by now, but i would be interested in learning Musashi's Way, even if it was just reading more about it.

 

thanks.

[markusan]

I don't knopw of anyone who specifically teaches a Musashi's way but I have met many good ma instructors, absorbed in their arts, who are familiar with his work and can guide the student about it's meaning. But I've found that the best way to absorb it's teachings is in hindsight. In other words, keep practicing your martial arts and keep reading and re-reading the BOFRs. Nobody can teach you how to attack with a "sticky" feeling but when you do it you will recognise the feeling. The same for "looking at things at a distance as if they are close, and looking at close things as if they are at a distance". These things are a part of any martial art, they are not a specific way. Musashi's way was the way of the sword, the book of five rings can be applied to any martial art, or any conflict situation, small or large scale.

[bill gallant]

Try http://www.hyoho.com/