Mizu and Fujiyama

The Water Book – Two Swords

June 27, 2025 Kris Wilder 0

The Water Book – Two Swords Author and martial artist Kris, although owning a few swords and some shinai, knows little about swordplay. Lawrence Kane, also a martial artist and frequent co-author, has over a decade of European broadsword experience. To present us as experts in Musashi’s two-handed fighting system [Read More]

The Ground – Warrior Mind

May 27, 2025 Kris Wilder 0

The Ground – Warrior Mind The Mind of a Warrior, Musashi addresses the idea of the warrior mindset in The Book of the Ground. I must admit I am uncomfortable talking about warriors. You may see it this way, the same way.  I have had more than a few confrontations. [Read More]

At Which You Excel

Five Rings – At Which You Excel

May 18, 2025 Kris Wilder 0

Five Rings – At Which You Excel More from the first book, The Book of the Ground. This section is titled “At Which You Excel.” You will not find it listed in The Book of Five Rings as “At Which You Excel.” “At Which You Excel” is a broad title [Read More]