Suppressing the Shadows
“KAGE O OSAYURU TO IU KOTO” or “suppressing shadows” is a subject the legendary Miyamoto Musashi describes as determining the morale of the opponent, then checking and thwarting his every move. Once the opponent is overwhelmed and thwarted change your tactics and seize the initiative, defeating the opponent. Suppressing the opponent’s “shadow” or strategy is a useful counter strategy when confronted with a particularly excitable opponent. It is important not to delay in seizing the initiative once the opponent has been overwhelmed by your suppression. ‘Suppressing the shadows’ is a skillful strategy to know.