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What were some of Miyamoto Musashi's notable duels?

Among Miyamoto Musashi's notable duels, his victory against Sasaki Kojiro on Ganryū Island in 1612 stands out. Known for his long-reaching nodachi, Kojiro was a formidable opponent, but Musashi defeated him by arriving late to unsettle Kojiro, using the sun's glare to his advantage, and employing a wooden sword he carved during his journey to the island.

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