Miyamoto Musashi : maître de sabre japonais du XVIIe siècle : l'homme et l'œuvre, mythe et réalité [Miyamoto Musashi: 17th century Japanese saber master: man and work, myth and reality] (in French).

Nov 21, 2025 · Miyamoto Musashi was a famous Japanese soldier-artist of the early Edo (Tokugawa) period (1603–1867). Musashi began his career as a fighter early in life when, at age 13, he killed a …

Miyamoto Musashi’s duels made him a legend. His writings made him immortal. Here’s what history can (and can't) confirm about the man behind the myth.

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 …

Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645) had an extraordinary journey, from his difficult childhood in the Harima province to becoming a legendary samurai. Orphaned at a young age, he showed remarkable...

Jan 9, 2024 · Miyamoto Musashi is best known as a formidable swordsman, but he was also a talented painter and writer who penned "The Book of Five Rings."

Musashi Sensei, or Shinmen Musashi-no-Kami Fujiwara no Genshin, as he introduces himself in the Preface of The Book of the Five Rings, was born in the Harima County during a very turbulent time in …

Jun 6, 2024 · Musashi embodies the virtues of discipline, honor, and relentless self-improvement that are central to the samurai ethos. His life story, characterized by his dedication to mastery and his …

Miyamoto Musashi is Japan's most famous sword master. But are the legends surrounding him real? Learn the truth about Musashi and his accolades in this in-depth study of his life and his …

Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels. He is considered a Kensei, a sword-saint of...