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Miyamoto Musashi Pt. 2: The Duel at Ganryu Island
The legend of Miyamoto Musashi concludes with the most famous duel in history: The Battle of Ganryu Island.
In this episode, we cover the climax of Musashi's life. We discuss:
The Oar Duel: How Musashi arrived late to fight his rival Sasaki Kojiro, carved a weapon out of a boat oar on the way there, and won with a single blow.
The Book of Five Rings: The philosophical masterpiece he wrote in a cave weeks before his death, which is still read by business leaders and martial artists today.
The Legacy: How a smelly, unwashed ronin became the saint of swordsmanship.
In the studio: The journey…
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