Across
- 3. Acute understanding Musashi emphasis on keen awareness
- 5. traditional martial art that focus on swords
- 6. The first element, representing the state of mind before entering combat
- 7. A warrior class in Japanese history
- 8. The fourth element, representing stability and groundedness
- 9. iconic curved blade used by samurai warriors
- 12. the second element, symbolizing adaptability and fluidity in strategy
- 13. Mental state of no mind, emptiness, zen concept emphasized by Musashi
- 16. The third element, representing the intensity and passion of combat
- 17. Musashi's unique fighting style, using both katana and wakizashi
- 20. The Buddhist philosophy that heavily influenced Musashi's approach to swordsmanship
Down
- 1. The mental and emotional state of a warrior, considered essential for victory
- 2. Place where combat takes place, field of conflict
- 4. Attainment of deep understanding
- 10. A crucial aspect of combat emphasized by Musashi, knowing when to strike
- 11. Skilled combatant in feudal Japan
- 14. A key theme of the book, emphasizing the importance of planning and foresight
- 15. Musashi's primary weapon and a central focus of the book
- 18. The fifth element, symbolizing awareness and perception of the surroundings
- 19. A common form of combat in Musashi's time, often fought to the death