Mar
17

The importance of practice

Matayuro Yagyu was the son of a famous swordsman. His father, realizing that his son is too mediocre to expect from him mastery, disowned him. Then Matayuro went to the mountain Futara here found the famous swordsman Bandze. But Bandze confirmed the opinion of his father. – You want to learn the art of swordsmanship under my guidance? – Asked Bandze. – But do not meet my requirements!
- But if I try very hard, for how many years can I become a master? – Insisted the young man.
- You need to balance your life – said Bandze.
- I can not wait that long – explained Matayuro. – I agree to work day and night, if you only agree to teach me. If I become your trusted servant, how much will it take?
- Oh, maybe ten years – softened Bandze.
- My father is old, and soon I will have to take care of it – continued Matayuro. – If I work more, how much will it take?
- Oh, maybe thirty years, – said Bandze.
- How? – Asked Matayuro. – First you say ten and now thirty? I am ready to move any difficulties, just to learn this skill as soon as possible.
- In this case, – said Bandze – you must stay with me for seventy years. Man who so hurry to get results seldom learns quickly.
- Well, – said the young man, realizing at last that his rebuke to the inconsistency. – I agree.
Master suggested Matayuro never to talk about fencing and not to touch the sword. He cooked food teacher, washed the dishes, was making his bed, swept the yard, caring for the garden and not a word mentioned about the art of fencing. Three years. Matayuro still worked. Thinking about his future, he became sadder. He has not even started to learn the art, which has devoted his life. But once Bandze crept up behind him and hit him with a terribly wooden sword. The next day, when Matayuro cooked rice, Bandze again suddenly attacked him. After that, day and night Matayuro had to be ready to protect against unexpected shocks. Not passed a single minute that he was not thinking about the attack sword Bandze. He learned so quickly, that put a smile on the face of his teacher. Matayuro became the greatest swordsman of the country.

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