Portrait of Miyamoto Musashi

No. 96 · Coaching Legends

Miyamoto Musashi

Strategy & Martial Arts

Strategy, discipline and mastery

Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, strategist, artist and author of The Book of Five Rings. His writing connected the experience of martial practice with broader principles of strategy and attention. His influence extends beyond swordsmanship into discussions about disciplined learning, preparation and adapting to the circumstances of a challenge.

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