The halberd is inferior to the spear on the battlefield. With the spear you can take the initiative, the halberd is defensive.

The Way of the warrior does not include other ways, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, certain traditions, artistic accomplishments, and dancing. But even though these are not part of the Way, if you know the Way broadly, you will see it in everything.

In battle, if you you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.

Determine that today you will overcome your self of the day before, tomorrow you will win over those of lesser skill, and later you will win over those of greater skill.

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

Also by training you will be able to freely control your own body, conquer men with your body, and with sufficient training you will be able to beat ten men with your spirit. When you have reached this point, will it not mean that you are invincible?

Polish your wisdom: learn public justice, distinguish between good and evil, study the ways of different arts one by one.