In my strategy, the footwork does not change. I always walk as I usually do in the street. You must never lose control of your feet. According to the… - Miyamoto Musashi

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Engraved portrait of Miyamoto Musashi, facing left

In my strategy, the footwork does not change. I always walk as I usually do in the street. You must never lose control of your feet. According to the enemy's rhythm, move fast or slowly, adjusting you body not too much and not too little.

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About Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi 宮本 武蔵 (c. 1584 – 13 June 1645) was a famous Japanese swordsman, believed to have been one of the most skilled swordsmen in history. He founded the Hyoho Niten Ichi-ryu, or Nito Ryu style of swordsmanship and wrote Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings) a classic work on strategy, tactics, and philosophy.

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Pen Names: 新免玄信 宮本二天
Alternative Names: Niten Miyamoto Musashi Niten Miyamoto Niten Musashi Takemura Musashi Shinmen Takezō Musashi Masana Shinmen Musashi-no-Kami Fujiwara no Harunobu Shimmen Musashi Musachi Musashi Miyamoto Miyamoto Mushashi

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The foreman should take into account the abilities and limitations of his men, circulating among them and asking nothing unreasonable. He should know their morale and spirit, and encourage them when necessary. This is the same as the principle of strategy.

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