(c. 1584-June 13 (Japanese calendar: May 19), 1645), also known as Shinmen Takez?, Miyamoto Bennosuke, or by his Buddhist name (Art-name) Niten D?raku, was a Japanese (Japanese people) swordsman and samurai famed for his duels and distinctive style. Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his excellent swordsmanship in numerous duels, even from a very young age. He was the founder of the Hy?h? Niten Ichi-ry? or Niten-ry? style of swordsmanship and the author of nihongoThe Book of Five Rings???Go Rin No Sho, a book on strategy, tactics, and philosophy that is still studied today.