The Ultimate in Martial Arts

I'llKungFuUrA$$ · 06-20-2003, 03:29 AM

Okay, here they go:

"If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he will still be able to complete one more action with certainty."

"The way of the Samurai is one of immediacy. It is better to dash in, headlong..." I forgot the rest.

The reason why I asked is because I heard them on that movie "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" and thought it may have been the work of Miyamoto Musashi... but am unclear, as I could find none of these quotes in the book. Anyway, I apply that quote to the video game Halo and it really seems to work. But does anyone know where these quotes come from? If so, please let me know where and I will be eternally grateful. Thanks.

pseudoswitch · 06-20-2003, 06:33 AM

Those quotes may be from the Hagakure.

Szczepankiewicz · 06-20-2003, 10:56 AM

Indeed the whole movie is based on the Hagakure. It is a fun one to watch.

I'llKungFuUrA$$ · 06-20-2003, 02:01 PM

Wow, awesome. This place is awesome and so is everyone here. So do you know where I can find this Hagakure? Good god, I want to read it so bad.

Szczepankiewicz · 06-20-2003, 02:39 PM

Quote:

This place is awesome and so is everyone here

I'llKungFuUrA$$ · 06-20-2003, 02:58 PM

That's a compliment. Judging by your reaction that must be a rarity around here.

Lizard · 06-20-2003, 04:35 PM

One ring to rule them all
One ring to find them
One ring to bring them all
and in the darkness BIND THEM

If you're looking for FIVE rings then I would advise going to mortal men doomed to die, I hear they have nine. Don't bother with the dwarves, only three were given to the dwarf lords in their halls of stone...

I'llKungFuUrA$$ · 06-20-2003, 05:35 PM

UUuuhh... okay.

Szczepankiewicz · 06-20-2003, 07:58 PM

Now you see Kung Fu$.... and there will be so much more....

Spanky

platinum_angel · 06-21-2003, 01:54 AM

go to stickgrapplers.com and go to the philosophy section and it has a couple links were you can just print the whole book or just read it on word or the website...................no problem

platinum_angel · 06-21-2003, 01:56 AM

oh yeah for the original question.................i have no idea i hate intreprting those saying''s from the book. its too confusing.

I'llKungFuUrA$$ · 07-12-2003, 09:05 PM

Thanks, everyone, for your help. I picked up Hagakure at a book/movie/music store called Hastings in Galveston, TX. while visiting family there. It's a great book and I love every word of it. I've been able to successfully interpret most of everything in it... the only things that don't make sense to me are the Haikus. Thanks, again, for your help, all.

06-20-2003, 03:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
I'llKungFuUrA$$ Novice Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 17 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are these quotes from A Book of Five Rings? Okay, here they go: "If a Samurai's head were to be suddenly cut off, he will still be able to complete one more action with certainty." "The way of the Samurai is one of immediacy. It is better to dash in, headlong..." I forgot the rest. The reason why I asked is because I heard them on that movie "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai" and thought it may have been the work of Miyamoto Musashi... but am unclear, as I could find none of these quotes in the book. Anyway, I apply that quote to the video game Halo and it really seems to work. But does anyone know where these quotes come from? If so, please let me know where and I will be eternally grateful. Thanks. __________________ "Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he will still be able to do one more act with certainty. With martial valor, if one becomes like a revengeful ghost and shows great determination, though his head is cut off, he should not die." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

06-20-2003, 06:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
pseudoswitch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: London, England. Posts: 50 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Those quotes may be from the Hagakure. __________________ p$£ud0

06-20-2003, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
I'llKungFuUrA$$ Novice Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 17 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Are these quotes from A Book of Five Rings? Wow, awesome. This place is awesome and so is everyone here. So do you know where I can find this Hagakure? Good god, I want to read it so bad. __________________ "Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he will still be able to do one more act with certainty. With martial valor, if one becomes like a revengeful ghost and shows great determination, though his head is cut off, he should not die." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

06-20-2003, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
I'llKungFuUrA$$ Novice Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 17 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Are these quotes from A Book of Five Rings? That's a compliment. Judging by your reaction that must be a rarity around here. __________________ "Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he will still be able to do one more act with certainty. With martial valor, if one becomes like a revengeful ghost and shows great determination, though his head is cut off, he should not die." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

06-20-2003, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lizard Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 985 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	One ring to rule them all One ring to find them One ring to bring them all and in the darkness BIND THEM If you're looking for FIVE rings then I would advise going to mortal men doomed to die, I hear they have nine. Don't bother with the dwarves, only three were given to the dwarf lords in their halls of stone... __________________ Enemies Strengthen, Allies weaken.

06-20-2003, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Indeed the whole movie is based on the Hagakure. It is a fun one to watch.

06-20-2003, 05:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
I'llKungFuUrA$$ Novice Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 17 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	UUuuhh... okay. __________________ "Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he will still be able to do one more act with certainty. With martial valor, if one becomes like a revengeful ghost and shows great determination, though his head is cut off, he should not die." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

06-20-2003, 07:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Szczepankiewicz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Meridian, ID, USA Posts: 4,109 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Now you see Kung Fu$.... and there will be so much more.... Spanky

06-21-2003, 01:54 AM	#10 (permalink)
platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	go to stickgrapplers.com and go to the philosophy section and it has a couple links were you can just print the whole book or just read it on word or the website...................no problem __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

06-21-2003, 01:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
platinum_angel Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: heaven and hell Posts: 714 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	oh yeah for the original question.................i have no idea i hate intreprting those saying''s from the book. its too confusing. __________________ In order to experience true peace you must first overcome true hardship. remember the wind, for it flows through all of us. I like smeg-ma chips. for all those who i offend............i don't give a shit

07-12-2003, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
I'llKungFuUrA$$ Novice Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 17 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Are these quotes from A Book of Five Rings? Thanks, everyone, for your help. I picked up Hagakure at a book/movie/music store called Hastings in Galveston, TX. while visiting family there. It's a great book and I love every word of it. I've been able to successfully interpret most of everything in it... the only things that don't make sense to me are the Haikus. Thanks, again, for your help, all. __________________ "Even if one's head were to be suddenly cut off, he will still be able to do one more act with certainty. With martial valor, if one becomes like a revengeful ghost and shows great determination, though his head is cut off, he should not die." - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

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