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  1. You cannot profit from small techniques particularly when full armor is worn. My Way of strategy is the sure method to win when fighting fo…
  2. When the fight comes, always endeavour to chase the enemy around to your left side. Chase him towards awkward places, and try to keep him w…
  3. In my strategy, the training for killing enemies is by way of many contests, fighting for survival, discovering the meaning of life and dea…
  4. The Three Methods to Forestall the Enemy The first is to forestall him by attacking. This is called Ken No Sen (to set him up). Another met…
  5. In this the Fire Book of the NiTo Ichi school of strategy I describe fighting as fire.
  6. 'To know the times' means to know the enemy's disposition in battle. Is is flourishing or waning? By observing the spirit of the enemy's me…
  7. Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory …
  8. 'To tread down the sword' is a principle often used in strategy. First, in large-scale strategy, when the enemy first discharges bows and g…

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