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. Miyamoto Musashi
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Sometimes in battle, it is essential to hit an opponent's sword without actually cutting him. This is especially true when you are fighting with another skilled swordsman, who can parry your blows and keep you at bay. If you only think of hitting the enemy, you won't be able to actually cut him. You must think of cutting the enemy as well as the winning conditions. If you only use the sword to hit, spring, strike or touch your opponent, but not actually cut him, then you will not be able to win that battle.

Source: The Book Of Five Rings

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