The Book of Five Rings is one of the most thought provoking texts that dwells on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory, originating from Asian Culture. The timeless principles of this text can be applied to one's life and are not only for martial artists, but also for anyone who wants to apply them. The practice of struggle and mastery over conflict that is a part of every human interaction has been analysed in the book.

The timed duelist and undefeated samura, Miyamoto Musasiu, composed the Book of Five Rings in 1643 Easily accessible, this book, translated by Thomas Cleary includes an introduction to the spinmail background of the warrior tradition, Cleary along with Musashi's rest ali translates another important Inpanexé classic on leadership and strategy. The Book of Funily Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenors describes the incal and spiritual signs of Taoism and Zen, as applicable to the way of the warrior.