Lonely Samurai-Miyamoto Musashi (宮本 武 蔵, March 12, 1584, Thara-Cho, - June 13, 1645), also known as Shinmen Takezo, Miyamoto Bennosuke, or, by his Buddhist name, Niten Doraku, was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer, and Rounin ... Musashi, as he was simply called, became famous for his unique swordsmanship with both blades and an undefeated record in 61 fights (next 33 by Ito Ittosai). He is considered Kensei, the Japanese saint of the sword.