Just as a horse must have endurance and no defects, so it is with weapons. Horses should walk strongly, and swords and companion swords should cut strongly. Spears and halberds must stand up to heavy use: bows and guns must be sturdy. Weapons should be hardy rather than decorative.

If you learn 'indoor' techniques, you will think narrowly and forget the true Way. Thus you will have difficulty in actual encounters.

There is timing in everything. Timing in strategy cannot be mastered without a great deal of practice.

There is a time and a place for use of weapons. The best use of the companion sword is in a confined space, or when you are engaged closely with an opponent. T…

In a man to man fight, the winner is he who has one more round in his magazine.

I am equally passionate about the struggle between the North and the Southern American states. Of course, my heart goes out to the North. But alas! It is the S…

And we will be ready, at the end of every day will be ready, will not say no to anything, will try to stay awake while everyone is sleeping, will not sleep, wi…