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Brute force doesn't sing

You can't force a melody

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文武両道 (Bunburyōdō) - Bun
Apr 22, 2026
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Trying to be strong

In martial arts, strong martial artists are able to throw powerful punches and kicks. If you use a sword, being able to make powerful cutting motions is the goal.

When I was young I wanted to try to become strong. I would put a great deal of effort into punching hard and kicking hard. When I took up iaidō I also put in a lot of effort…

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