Famous Martial Arts People

Miyamoto Musashi – His Life And Legacy

If you’ve had anything to do with the world of Japanese sword arts, for any length of time, then it is very likely you have heard the name Miyamoto Musashi or the sword named after him , the Miyamoto Musashi Katana.

Although some may argue this fact, it is very likely that he the most famous swordsmen that ever lived. He is famed for his battles, his distinct styles of swordsmanship, and he created a legacy that has out lived him by close to 400 years!

THE LIFE OF MIYAMOTO MUSASHI

Miyamoto Musashi was born Shinmen Takezo in Harima Province around 1584. There is some that argue the date and place where he was born. There are some discrepancies between the facts that we know, but for the purposes of our article that place and date works fine. We do know that he lived for around 60 years, and authored his book near the end of his life.

Here are some of the more notable events throughout the life of Musashi: Read more