Combining striking arts with grappling arts at this week’s workout — it’s all part of martial arts. Is Karate only for striking? Is Jiujitsu (jiu-jitsu) only for ground fighting? Think again. Some martial artists like to differentiate “striking” such as Karate, Kung-Fu, Muay-Thai (known for its excellent kicks) and boxing from “grappling” arts such as […]
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Shoshin, “beginner’s mind”. In martial arts, we seek to cultivate a beginner’s mind – an attitude of openness and lack of preoccupation when studying a subject – even a subject in which we have a great deal of prior knowledge. Can you reincarnate the curious learning of a child? Can you listen to viewpoints without
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Mushin — loosely translated as “without mind”, or “without conscious thought”. Through martial arts training, we strive to achieve a mental state of calm – a mind not occupied by thoughts or emotions and thus ready and open for anything. Mushin is applicable not just in combat, but also in everyday life. Do you find
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