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Written in 1645 by legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings is a timeless treatise on strategy, discipline, and mastery. Drawing from a lifetime of undefeated duels and battlefield experience, Musashi distills his philosophy into five sections—Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void—each exploring a different dimension of combat and mindset.

It may be counterintuitive, but sparring or grappling with another human being has benefits far beyond the physical. Ancient traditional practitioners intuitively knew this, and current evidence-based research proves it. Bridging martial arts and modern psychology, The Mindful Warrior offers an overview of the principal mental aspects of martial arts training and a path toward a more balanced, body-mind experience.

The World Ranking International Football Podcast is hosted by Michael Jones, who is joined by experts from around the globe discussing all the important stories surrounding the international game. From dissecting major tournaments (Afcon 2023, AFC Asian Cup, Euro 2024, Copa America 2024, OFC Oceania Cup 2024 and The Gold Cup). The World Ranking International Football Podcast also provides deep dives into the countries who are typically less resourceful on the world stage, giving you first hand insights into the beautiful game in all corners of the world.

Listen in on two martial arts beginners riffing about the latest UFC fights, and make predictions for the next ones!