Musashi's Undefeated Technique Book by Tatsuo Akabane

Recreating Musashi's Techniques

Before writing "The Book of Five Rings," Musashi had already penned "Hyodokyo" and "Enmei Sanjugo Kajou." These texts detail the techniques for winning in combat. The answers that couldn't be found in "The Book of Five Rings" are here!

• What is "Hyodokyo"? A detailed and specific exploration of techniques written by Musashi in his twenties.

• What is "Enmei Sanjugo Kajou"? Written ten years before "The Book of Five Rings," this text is a 35-article guide on winning strategies, serving as a precursor to his later works.

CONTENTS

Introduction: The Unknown Manuscripts

Chapter 1: Enmei Sanjugo Kajou and Opponent Strategies (Full Decoding)

1. Comprehensive Body Theory: Fundamental Body Posture
   • (1) Overall Body Balance (Article 1)
   • (2) Basic Stance (Article 2)
2. How to Hold, Stand, and Move
   • (1) Holding the Sword (Article 3)
   • (2) Footwork (Articles 4 and 15)
   • (3) The Essence of Stance (Article 8)
   • (4) Flexibility in Stance (Article 32)
3. Facing an Opponent: Eye and Mindset
   • (1) Using the Eyes (Article 5)
   • (2) Placement of the Mind (Article 7)
   • (3) Psychological Warfare (Article 9)
   • (4) Information Gathering (Article 23)
   • (5) Evaluating the Enemy (Article 24)
   • (6) Dual-layered Mental Techniques (Article 25)
   • (7) Relationship Between Opponent and Self (Article 31)
4. First Contact
   • (1) Understanding Distance (Article 6)
   • (2) Three Types of "Sen" (Initiatives) (Article 12)
   • (3) Surpassing Boundaries (Article 13)
   • (4) What to Do During Initial Attack (Article 16)
5. Handling the Sword and Body
   • (1) Sword Swinging Techniques (Articles 10, 11, 26)
   • (2) Body Maneuvering (Articles 27, 28, 29, 30)
6. Winning Techniques
   • (1) Gaps and Psychology (Articles 17, 18)
   • (2) Invisible Disruptions (Article 19)
   • (3) Stalemates (Article 20)
   • (4) Timing (Article 21)
   • (5) Optimal Opportunities (Article 22)
7. Ultimate Secrets
   • (1) Separation of Sword, Mind, and Body (Article 14)
   • (2) State of Mind and Body (Article 33)
   • (3) Emptiness (Article 34)
   • (4) Understanding Timing (Article 35)

Chapter 2: Hyodokyo and Practical Combat (Full Decoding)

1. Young Musashi's Duels and His Adoptive Father, Miyamoto Muninosuke
2. Musashi's Youth and His Duels with the Yoshioka Brothers ("Hyodokyo" Article 1)
3. The Duel with the Yoshioka Clan ("Hyodokyo" Article 24)
4. Where to Focus Your Eyes on the Enemy ("Hyodokyo" Article 2)
5. Sword Techniques ("Hyodokyo" Articles 3-5)
6. Musashi's Body Theory ("Hyodokyo" Article 6)
7. Sword Forms ("Hyodokyo" Articles 7-13)
8. Musashi's Fighting Techniques ("Hyodokyo" Articles 14-28)

Chapter 3: What Is Musashi's True Strength?

1. The Duel on Ganryujima
2. Post-Ganryujima Duels
   • (1) Duel with Miyake Gunbei of the Togunryu
   • (2) Duel with Moso Kenosuke of the Shindo Musoryu
   • (3) Duel with Takada Matabei of the Hozoinryu Spear Techniques
   • (4) The Era After Musashi
   • (5) The Arrival of Chiba Shusaku's Era
   • (6) Two-Sword Style of Muta Bunno
3. Beyond Common Sense

Appendix: Yagyu Document "Within the 35 Articles of Enmei" (Stored at Shunfukan)

Index of Techniques and Reproduction Methods

Tatsuo Akabane Profile Tatsuo Akabane studied Yagyu Shinkage-ryu, Enmei-ryu, and Owari Kanyu Spear Techniques at the Nagoya Shunfukan Dojo. Currently, he serves as the head of the Kanto branch of Shunfukan, overseeing Shinkage-ryu and Enmei-ryu practice groups in Kamakura, Yokosuka, Fujisawa, and Yokohama. In December 2015, he received certification from Director Isao Kato for properly inheriting the traditions of Yagyu Shinkage-ryu and Owari Enmei-ryu. His publications include "Learning Yagyu Shinkage-ryu," "Learning Musashi's Enmei-ryu," DVDs "Learning Musashi's Enmei-ryu" (Ski Journal), "Philosophizing Musashi" (Nanso Publishing), "Musashi and Yagyu Shinkage-ryu" (Shueisha), DVDs "Understand! Do! Yagyu Shinkage-ryu (Vol. 1-3)," "The Ultimate Naginata Introduction," and "The Ultimate Two-Sword Style Introduction"

Length: 232 pages

Language: Japanese

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