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  • When properly applied, the kamae reflects the ninja's heart.
    This means that our physical nature conforms to our intentions,
    and there is no division between our interior and exterior
    aspects. This state of integrated mind and body action is
    totally natural, and can be observed readily in the movements
    of animals as they interact with their environment. Only human
    beings seem to develop the need to be trained in natural body
    motion.

    Masaaki Hatsumi (1981). “Ninjutsu, History and Tradition”, Action Pursuit Group