Miyamoto+Musashi

=Miyamoto Musashi= Miyamoto Musashi was born and lived in the Harima Province around 1584 and his original name was Shinmen Takezo. He fought as a common soldier and claimed to have fought at only 13 years old. Musashi fought the Battle of Sekigahara under Ukita and later went on to claim victory in more than 60 sword fights. These victories helped Musashi become a legend known for single combat. In combat Miyamoto Musashi sometimes used two swords often decapitating opponents. His favorite weapon was a simple bamboo sword.

In the early1600s, Musashi defended the Osaka Castle from invaders using his favorite fighting technique of decapitation. It has also been said that Miyamoto Musashi rarely bathed or changed clothes and he had skin problems.

While he was famous for being a swordsman, he was lesser-known for his skill as a painter and writer. He painted many self-portraits and also created nature paintings. Musashi also wrote a great book titles, Gorin no sho (The Book of Five Rings). He finished the book the year he died, 1645. While accounts of Miyamoto Musashi's life seem interesting, there are some who speculate that his life is a legend.