Think again. We live in an age of distraction. Gankiryū is the ultimate lesson in .
In that split second of confusion—when their eyes lie to their body—you cut. You don't cut the spot they were guarding; you cut the shadow they left behind. You might be thinking, "This is great for a samurai in 1603, but I’m just going to a board meeting."
The intermediate level. You look at the opponent’s eyes . This is the classic "death gaze." By locking eyes, you attempt to read their intent. Did their pupil dilate? Did their focus shift to your left side? This is a duel of wills, but it is still a battle. It requires energy.