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THE PHILOSOPHY OF WAR
Philosophy of
the fight ('shiai')
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Be brave this is the main factor to
winning
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Believe in what you do this is
needed to be brave
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Remain calm this ensures the
necessary control
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Be determined don't be indecisive
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Be gay so that Ki flows freely
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Be mobile do everything as fluid as
a river
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Be careful by remaining calm you can
be careful
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Create illusion surprise and
intimidate the opponent
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Be terrifying from a peaceful centre
Initial distance:
ma-ai
We can differentiate 3 strategic distances:
Dai-ichi-ma-ai
The 1st distance: out of (un)armed reach. The posture is
relaxed, but alert in basic stance ('kamae').
Dai-ni-ma-ai
The 2nd distance: out of unarmed reach. The
posture is in ready mode ('chudan kamae').
Dai-san-ma-ai
The 3rd distance which is within reach and at contact
point ('kumi-te' or 'nuki-te').
BEING IN THE
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