In order to become the best samurai you have to learn from the masters, away from many distractions. In the fortress each apprentice has to practice on everyday basis both their physical & mental strenght. All physical exercises take places at the open air training ground,so that future samurai's will learn that there are no excuses in learning how to be the best. Other important part of their training are meditation exercises where they learn how to control their mind, thoughts, reactions and how to be more aware of the surrounding world...