“Hyakuren Jitoku” is a simple concept: through continuous practice and training, one naturally masters a technique, craft, art, or any other skill. Translated directly into English, it means: “hundreds training to make it yours.”
Katsu Kaishu (1823 - 1899), the renowned politician who achieved the bloodless surrender of Edo Castle in 1868, was also a devoted practitioner of the Jikishinkage-ryu school of swordsmanship. He achieved full mastery at the age of 21. It is said that his own rigorous training experiences inspired him to create the phrase “Hyakuren Jitoku.” The essence of “Hyakuren Jitoku” lies in the idea that true mastery of any path or skill requires relentless perseverance and the strength to endure.
Miyamoto Musashi spoke about a similar idea in the Water Scroll of “The Book of Five Rings.” He said: “Consider a thousand days of practice as training, and ten thousand days of practice as refining.” In other words, through continuous practice for a thousand days, one can become talented, but it will take ten thousand days to elevate that skill to a level of mastery.
Nothing substantial can be achieved overnight. How many days of continuous effort and perseverance are you willing to invest to reach your goal?
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