--- product_id: 24582855 title: "Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone): Half Crazy, Half Genius - Finding Modern Meaning in the Sword Saint's Last Words" price: "KD 9.30" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/24582855-musashis-dokkodo-the-way-of-walking-alone-half-crazy-half store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone): Half Crazy, Half Genius - Finding Modern Meaning in the Sword Saint's Last Words **Price:** KD 9.30 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone): Half Crazy, Half Genius - Finding Modern Meaning in the Sword Saint's Last Words - **How much does it cost?** KD 9.30 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/24582855-musashis-dokkodo-the-way-of-walking-alone-half-crazy-half) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "The authors have made classic samurai wisdom accessible to the modern martial artist like never before." — Goran Powell , award winning author of Chojun and A Sudden Dawn "It's fascinating stuff!" — Steve Perry , New York Times bestselling author "The precepts offer priceless advice to anyone." — Kate Vitasek , University of Tennessee “The five point perspective inspired deep introspection. I have been elevated to higher and deeper levels of personal and professional growth by reading this book.” — Laela Erickson , Senior Business Development Executive Miyamoto Musashi (1584 – 1645) was arguably the greatest swordsman who ever lived, a legendary figure whose methods of thought and strategy have been studied and adopted across a wide spectrum of society, from martial artists to military leaders to captains of industry. The iconic sword saint of Japan was clearly a genius, yet he was also a functional psychopath—ruthless, fearless, hyper-focused, and utterly without conscience. Shortly before he died, Musashi wrote down his final thoughts about life for his favorite student Terao Magonojo to whom Go Rin No Sho , his famous Book of Five Rings , had also been dedicated. He called this treatise Dokkodo , which translates as "The Way of Walking Alone." The book you hold in your hands is the definitive interpretation of Musashi's final work. Readers are oftentimes subject to a single perspective about what some famous author from the past had to say, yet we are more holistic here. This treatise contains Musashi's original 21 precepts of the Dokkodo along with five different interpretations of each passage written from the viewpoints of a monk, a warrior, a teacher, an insurance executive, and a businessman. Each contributor has taken a divergent path from the others, yet shares the commonality of being a lifelong martial practitioner and published author. In this fashion you are not just reading a simple translation of Musashi's writing, you are scrutinizing his final words for deeper meaning. In them are enduring lessons for how to lead a successful and meaningful life. About the authors: Br. Kris Wilder , OSF is a member of The Order of St. Francis, one of many active Apostolic Christian Orders. A National Representative for the University of New Mexico’s Institute of Traditional Martial Arts, he has earned black belts in three styles and teaches martial arts seminars world-wide. He was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame in 2018. Alain Burrese , J.D. is a former US Army sniper instructor who taught at the 2nd Infantry Division Scout Sniper School at Camp Casey, South Korea. He is also an attorney, speaker, and personal security, safety and self-defense instructor who has earned a 5th degree black belt in Hapkido. Wallace Smedley is an educator who has worked for Chuck Norris’ KICKSTART KIDS Foundation since 2002, and helped develop their Character Education Values Curriculum. Teaching karate in the public school system, he has helped thousands of kids build character and enhance their self-esteem. Lisa Christensen has worked as a Workers’ Comp Claims Examiner for over 30 years. An insurance executive, she is certified to adjudicate claims in Oregon and retains an Oregon General Lines Adjuster License. She has earned black belts in taekwondo and American Freestyle Karate. Lawrence Kane , was inducted into SIG Sourcing Supernova Hall of Fame in 2018 for pioneering leadership in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier innovation, and digital transformation. He has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970. The bestselling author of 21 books, he has been interviewed by FOX, The Jim Bohannon Show, Computerworld, Forbes, Art of Procurement, Police Magazine, and more. Review: Valuable book for the general public, not only martial arts students - I love this book and read it twice because it is such a rich book and there is much to be gained by re-reading it. The format is the best feature and I wish it was replicated in other books. The ancient text is interpreted by five modern perspectives, and this helps the reader digest the information and become the sixth interpreter of the work. One does not have to be a martial arts student to benefit from this great book. The lessons explored will help improve one's personal and professional life. I hope this is the first in a series of books in which 5 intelligent, modern voices help reveal the lesson from books that have survived through our history. I'd love to see them do Sun Tzu's the "Art of War" next. Review: History of a famous and honored person - The book came in better than expected. I love Miyamoto Mushashi and his works. I have several copies of his most famous book "the book of five rings" When I heard he created a list as a guide to follow in life, it was a great find. A warrior monks way to live life reminds me of my early days about guidance for others. The book with its commentaries on that basic list makes it more helpful to give insight and perspective on the list and also how people apply it to their lives. Recommend both the supplier and the book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #176,647 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #94 in Martial Arts (Books) #477 in Exercise & Fitness (Books) #2,351 in Philosophy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 844 Reviews | ## Images ![Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone): Half Crazy, Half Genius - Finding Modern Meaning in the Sword Saint's Last Words - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uKAAiQTNS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Valuable book for the general public, not only martial arts students *by J***O on December 8, 2017* I love this book and read it twice because it is such a rich book and there is much to be gained by re-reading it. The format is the best feature and I wish it was replicated in other books. The ancient text is interpreted by five modern perspectives, and this helps the reader digest the information and become the sixth interpreter of the work. One does not have to be a martial arts student to benefit from this great book. The lessons explored will help improve one's personal and professional life. I hope this is the first in a series of books in which 5 intelligent, modern voices help reveal the lesson from books that have survived through our history. I'd love to see them do Sun Tzu's the "Art of War" next. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ History of a famous and honored person *by R***A on October 18, 2018* The book came in better than expected. I love Miyamoto Mushashi and his works. I have several copies of his most famous book "the book of five rings" When I heard he created a list as a guide to follow in life, it was a great find. A warrior monks way to live life reminds me of my early days about guidance for others. The book with its commentaries on that basic list makes it more helpful to give insight and perspective on the list and also how people apply it to their lives. Recommend both the supplier and the book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique Perspectives on Samurai Precepts *by R***I on April 20, 2018* Full Disclosure: I received a free, autographed copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. And yes, with these authors honest is a very real part of the requirement. It's part of why I follow them and devour their publications when I find them. This is an interpretation of the original precepts from Miyamoto Musashi. The precepts are taken one by one and interpreted from several viewpoints, that of a monk, a businessman, an insurance adjuster, a warrior, and a teacher, though not actually in that order. The combination of perspectives is very illuminating and triggered my brain into deep thought for each of the precepts. Which also meant that once I read a chapter I had to put the book down and ruminate upon it for a while before moving to the next precept. How long varied by precept. I learned new things from each precept and each of the interpretations of them. Musashi was, by modern sensibilities, very much a functional psychopath. That doesn't mean, as is alarmingly the assumption these days, that everything about him should be wiped from history. Quite the opposite, as we can learn from him, who he was, and what he did. That doesn't mean we aim to become pyschos or even remotely risk becoming pyschos. It means we can use what he did and what he taught to make ourselves better, and the immediate comparisons offered up by the combinations of perspectives in this book are extremely useful for doing that. ## Frequently Bought Together - Musashi's Dokkodo (The Way of Walking Alone): Half Crazy, Half Genius - Finding Modern Meaning in the Sword Saint's Last Words - The Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works: Definitive New Translations of the Writings of Miyamoto Musashi - Japan's Greatest Samurai - Meditations --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/24582855-musashis-dokkodo-the-way-of-walking-alone-half-crazy-half](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/24582855-musashis-dokkodo-the-way-of-walking-alone-half-crazy-half) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*