They speak of "This Dojo" and "That Dojo". They are looking for profit.

You should not have any special fondness for a particular weapon, or anything else, for that matter. Too much is the same as not enough. Without imitating anyone else, you should have as much weaponry as suits you.

Even if a man has no natural ability, he can be a warrior.

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.

Do not regret what you have done

You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honour.

You must understand that there is more than one path to the top of the mountain