Mastering mindset in martial arts| Martial Journal
Crossing the Ford Musashi speaks to the idea that every person has a crossroads in life, if not more than one. Sometimes it is welcomed, other times it is refused. It is possibly unearned as well. Unearned Forbidden Knowledge A Blues music legend, Robert Johnson, disappeared for several days. No [Read More] The post The Book of Fire – Crossing the Ford appeared first on Martial Journal.| Martial Journal
The Book of Fire – 3 Ways Musashi utilizes the Book of Fire to delve deeper into the concepts of timing and rhythm through various methods. Ken no Sen Tai No Sen Tai Tai No Sen Ken No Sen This is a blitzkrieg, a lightning war. Musashi emphasizes faster-than-normal footwork [Read More] The post The Book of Fire – 3 Ways appeared first on Martial Journal.| Martial Journal
Martial virtues are the backbone to all of our training. It is the potential internal spiritual experience we gain from the training. It is the grounding force that makes us better at forms or fighting because the martial virtues ground and guide us through each training session or sparing or fight. We must study these. Reflect on them. Embody them every day, all day.| Martial Journal
When Musashi writes in the book of water-timing and rythem his is speakin to the moments of vulnerablity that appear.| Martial Journal
When Musashi is speaking from the Book of Water and Spirit, he is talking about your demeanor. Musashi says avoid a reckless spirit or tension| Martial Journal
The Book of Water has an underlying current of avoiding unnecessary movements of flashy displays. The opposite of what you see in the movies,| Martial Journal
The Book of Five Rings. Delve into the philosophy, strategy, and wisdom of Japan's legendary samurai,opening - The Book of The Ground.| Martial Journal
Timing in Karate is not always dependant on your opponent. If you control the timing, you control the fight. Practice your timing: fast, faster, fastest, without compromizing form.| Martial Journal
How martial arts teaches you not to set limits that you put on yourself and that others put on you in life.| Martial Journal