Budoushoshinshu: Do Not Give Advice Lightly

What happens when we give strategic advice and it goes bad? What does this have to do with Victorian era sea-captains? Why did Daidouji think Yamamoto Kansuke was a good example and why do I disagree? Daidouji has some thoughts for his young charges and I interpret through the lens of a modern reader. To sign up for new episode notifications and to receive the "Very Brief Introduction to Philosophy for Martial Artists" PDF as well as a full translation of Chapter  51 of the Budoushoshinshu about disciplined martial arts training... go to: walkingtengu.wix.com/tengu and scroll to the bottom to enter your email. Image: "Kanesuke Yamamoto dies in the battle of Kawanakajima" by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (19th century)