Swordmastery
Master the sword; master yourself.
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Swordmastery is the philosophy, theory and practice of the sword for the purpose of physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual self-development.
To conquer others is strength;
to conquer yourself is power
To know others is wisdom;
to know yourself is enlightenment
-- Lao-tze