10/09/2026
THE ART OF WAR.
My last book recommendation was "The Bubishi" which I believe is the most significant text that all White Crane Kung Fu practitioners should read.
This time I am looking at the text that most people believe is the seminal work for all Martial Artists in general- "The Art of War."
This is a military treatise, written in approximately the 5th Century BC.
It is attributed the the Chinese General Sun Tzu, although this is disputed now & modern thought suggests the text has several authors, which is actually quite common with ancient Chinese works. They were often different narratives brought together & published under one name.
Undoubtedly, much of what is written is useful for the Martial Artist (&, indeed, the business person) but I do also believe that portions of it are somewhat obscure & becoming less relevant with the passage of time.
However, It's one of those books that is deemed essential for the practising Martial Artist. (Not reading it would be a bit like a Christian admitting they haven't read the Bible!)
I suggest you read it for yourself & make up your own mind!
If you have already read it, let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
