Test of Honour: Musashi

Description

This set contains:

1 Miyamoto Musashi miniature 1 Miyamoto Musashi miniature
1 Recruitment card 1 Recruitment card
5 Skill cards 5 Skill cards

Famed Japanese ronin Miyamoto Musashi was renowned for his unique double-bladed fighting style, for being undefeated in 61 duels and for writing the Book of the Five Rings.Famed Japanese ronin Miyamoto Musashi was renowned for his unique double-bladed fighting style, for being undefeated in 61 duels and for writing the Book of the Five Rings.

The five volumes of his book set out his philosophy and teachings on martial arts, criticizing excessive stylistic flourishes in favour of a ‘down to earth’ approach, pointing out that any technique is simply a method of cutting down your opponent. The five volumes of his book set out his philosophy and teachings on martial arts, criticizing excessive stylistic flourishes in favour of a ‘down to earth’ approach, pointing out that any technique is simply a method of cutting down your opponent.

He advocated fighting with two swords – a katana and a wakizashi – especially when faced with multiple opponents. He is considered a ‘Kensei’, a sword-saint of Japan.He advocated fighting with two swords – a katana and a wakizashi – especially when faced with multiple opponents. He is considered a ‘Kensei’, a sword-saint of Japan.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and assembly may be required.Miniatures are supplied unpainted and assembly may be required.