Miyamoto Musashi
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| Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵) | |
Miyamoto Musashi in his prime, wielding two bokken. | |
| Born | Shinmen Musashi No Kami Fujiwara No Genshin c. June 13, () Harima Province, Japan |
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| Died | c. June 13, (aged&#;61) Higo Province, Japan from natural causes (probably stomach cancer) |
| Residence | Japan |
| Other names | Shinmen Takezō; Miyamoto Bennosuke; Niten Dōraku; Shinmen Musashi no Kami Fujiwara no Genshin |
| Martial art practiced | Kenjutsu, Jujutsu |
| Teacher(s) | none verified |
| Notable students | Terao Magonojo; Terao Motomenosuke; Furuhashi Sozaemon |
- In this Japanese name, the family name is Miyamoto.
Miyamoto Musashi(宮本 武蔵?) (c. –June 13(Japanese calendar: May 19), ), also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke, or by his Buddhist name Niten Dōraku[1], was a Japaneseswordsman famed for his duels and distinctive style. 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 t
His Life
Musashi gives his full name and title in Gorin no Sho as Shinmen Musashi-no-Kami Fujiwara no Genshin." His father, Shinmen Munisai , was an accomplished martial artist and master of the sword and jutte (also jitte).Munisai, in turn, was the son of Hirata Sh&#;gen , a vassal of Shinmen Iga no Kami, the lord of Takayama Castle in the Yoshino district of Mimasaka was relied upon by Lord Shinmen, and so was allowed to use the Shinmen name. As for "Musashi," Musashi no Kami was a court title, making him the nominal governor of Musashi province. "Fujiwara" was the lineage from which Mu
Miyamoto Musashi was the greatest swordsman to ever come out a nation of great swordsmen &#; Japan. His story, which has become the basis for countless flying swordsman Oriental movies, is one of raw courage, unbridled ambition and unparalleled mindfulness. In one on one combat he defeated 60 opponents, yet his greatest legacy is his seminal work, the Book of Five Rings, which is still pored over my military tacticians and mindfulness enthusiasts years after it was written.
In this week’s Biographics, we reveal the man who was Musashi.
Beginnings
There is much uncertainty over the details and dates pertaining to the life of Musashi. What follows is based primarily on his own account as recorded in The Book of Five Rings. Miyamoto Musashi was born in the spring of in the village of Miyamoto in the Yoshino District of Mimisaka Province in Japan. He was born into nobility, with his mother, who died giving birth to him, being the daughter of a minor local chieftain. His father, Muni was a warrior in the Shin Man clan, who had become an expert in the fighting arts. He was especially adept in jiu jitsu, swordsmanship and the use of the jitta, an iron rod with forklike protrusions.
Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武蔵, c. – 13 June ), also known as Shinmen Takezō, Miyamoto Bennosuke or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Dōraku, was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer and rōnin[1†]. He became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels[1†]. Musashi, as he was often simply known, is considered a Kensei, a sword-saint of Japan[1†]. He was the founder of the Niten Ichi-ryū, or Nito Ichi-ryū, style of swordsmanship[1†]. In his final years, he authored The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書, Go Rin No Sho) and Dokkōdō (獨行道, The Path of Aloneness)[1†]. Both documents were given to Terao Magonojō, the most important of Musashi’s students, seven days before Musashi’s death[1†].
Early Years and Education
Miyamoto Musashi was born in in the Miyamoto village in Harima Province[3†]. He was the son of Shinmen Munisai, a martial artist and master of the sword and jutte[3†]. Musashi had an unusually large build, and a childhood case of severe eczema left his face severely scarred[3†][4†].
When Musashi turned seven, he was raised by his uncle Dorinbo at the Shoreian temple[3†][5†]
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