Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label philosophy. Show all posts

Saturday, September 28, 2019

Simplifying Complex Commonalities

An Essay of Analysis and Understanding Martial Arts

In considering the various systems and styles of martial arts around the world, it is easy to get engrossed in how they differ from each other.  What is the best martial art?  What the fastest kick?  What is the strongest punch?  All of these questions are common in the social circles of the martial arts and, while they may seem like good questions for a student to consider at face value, what they actually do is solidify the mindset of limitation.

Three Pillars of Karate


Kihon, Kata, and Kumite are the three pillars of Karate.  Even though instructors are sure to teach these with varying approaches, a quality school will include all of the key concepts that I will talk about in this article to ensure that students of that school are well-rooted in the basics and have a solid foundation to build on throughout their martial arts journey.

Kosei Kaizen: Continual Individual Improvement

  Kosei-Ryu Bu-Jutsu Sensei Norman Beck of Zen Bu Kai Martial Arts , founder of the Kosei-ryu Bu-jutsu training method, had the idea that ...