An exclusive new translation of the classic text on martial arts, The Book of Five Rings offers an insightful look into the strategy of winning. Its practical applications extend far beyond martial artists to all who want to incorporate the mastery of conflict into their professional and personal lives. This book, a must for the philosophical library of those who admire the samurai tradition, is made new and relevant to today in this exclusive translation by William Ridgeway, an expert in the way of the samurai.