The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means. Whenever you parry, hit, spring, strike or touch the enemy's cutting sword, you must cut the enemy in the same movement. It is essential to attain this. If you think only of hitting, springing, striking or touching the enemy, you will not be able actually to cut him.

Fixed formation is bad. Study this well.

Do not let your opponent see your spirit

Do not think dishonestly... Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters. Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything. Perceive those things which cannot be seen. Pay attention even to trifles. Do nothing which is of no use.

If the enemy stays spirited it is difficult to crush him.

Do not waste time idling or thinking after you have set your goals

The important thing in strategy is to suppress the enemy's useful actions but allow his useless actions