Investigates the history and philosophy of the traditional form of Japanese sword fighting known as Kendo.

Translation of: Gorin no sho.

Japan during Musashi's lifetime. -- Kendo. -- Kendo and Zen. -- Concerning the life of Miyamoto Musashi. -- The works of Miyamoto Musashi. -- A book of five rings (go rin no sho) -- Introduction. -- The ground book. -- The water book. -- The fire book. -- The wind book. -- The book of the void.