<P> With this technique, one's objective is to get close to the opponent and stick to him . When one is to do this, one must first behave as though one had been strongly glued to him with one's feet, head, and body . It is generally known that during combat, most fighters will have a tendency to have their body hang back while their heads and feet are extended forward . One must attempt to paste one's body against the opponent's without leaving any area in which the bodies are not touching . </P> <P> When you first start off by striking, your opponent will try to parry by hitting or by blocking your sword . At this point in time, you need to completely equip yourself into the action of striking with your sword, and strike whenever you may see an opening, whether it may be the legs, arms, or head . Following the single way of the sword and performing a strike such as this is known as the Chance - Opening Blow . This technique will be useful at a moment while fighting, so it should be trained for, regularly . </P> <P> Your mind and body should be one with striking when you and your adversary are about to launch an attack . If this method is followed, your hand will attain movement through emptiness, with speed and power, without taking note of any point in which movement had begun . </P>

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