Acta Non Verba WARRIOR WISDOM: The Book of 5 Rings - Why Miyamoto Musashi Fought with a Wooden Sword, and the 21 Principles Written from his Deathbed
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Nov 16, 2022 AI Snips
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Early Brutal Training Ground
- Miyamoto Musashi killed his first man at 13 using a six-foot wooden staff after closing distance and crushing the samurai's skull.
- He later used similar close-range trapping and two-sword tactics to win multiple duels.
Psychology As A Weapon
- Musashi weaponized psychology by exploiting samurai honor, appearance, and codes to unnerve opponents.
- He used lateness, disrespect, and unpredictability intentionally to gain a tactical edge.
Late Arrival, Early Ambush
- Musashi once arrived three hours late to enrage an opponent and beat him with a wooden sword.
- He later arrived three hours early for the son's revenge duel and ambushed the party with two swords.