In our budo, there is more than just the physical aspect of technique.\u00a0 I am going to spend a little time talking about the mental aspect of our techniques.<\/p>\n
Budo is a very unique activity which I feel must be associated with a intellectual realization.\u00a0 Like music, art or mathematics; you can have the same groundwork with different results.\u00a0 Through an exploration you will come to a moment where something will make sense and the task will become so easy you will wonder how you were having trouble with it before.<\/p>\n
Two budo-ka of equal physical ability will not necessarily be even in skill.\u00a0 This becomes apparent when you are dealing with multiple opponents.<\/p>\n
With multiple opponents, you can not become attached to the techniques and skills which you have learnt in the past.\u00a0 Sometimes you need to abandon your techniques half way.\u00a0 Sometimes you have to take the initiative.\u00a0 When you are at a disadvantage is when your skills are really shown.\u00a0 You must be an artist, creative with your tools.\u00a0 You need to know what to put in and even more importantly what to leave out.<\/p>\n
This is a bit of a scatter brained Hatsumi-esque post but if you want more information on what I am getting at ask me.<\/p>\n
Your life is on the line, train well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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