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Zen Buddhism is an ancient Chinese religion based around the concepts of Taoism, yin (negative yielding) and yang (positive force), and Indian Buddhism. This belief system blended speculative experimentation with practical application and the more mystical notions with things that were more every day down to earth. |
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When I say Zen, I am referring to a state of mind that is uncluttered, calm, and sometimes even sort of spiritual in satisfaction. I think to be “Zen” is really too many things to put into just one perspective. All I am doing is introducing it to you as a way of orienting your thinking as a fighter or as a person who wants to just train with that same mindset. This is when being Zen ultimately gets its most dramatic results. There is always a bigger picture than we are considering. Instead of looking through the hole in the straw, we throw away the straw and look without it! When you are fighting you learn that your perception of things is what really matters. Practicing your Zen will help you to find confidence in your own perception. You’ll be able to see the tree through the forest! I have laid out just some of the areas of Zen that effect different areas of my training, and ultimately my personality as a teacher and trainer. I will cover: breathing, meditation, music, creative visualization in general and near fight time and positive reinforcement. I think these things can help anyone become more of a whole and balanced person. These simple methods helped me to be more well rounded in my learning and experience. Being happy and content is the goal of life, and a little Zen in your training can help you to accomplish it! | |
