Welcome to Zen and the Martial Arts
This blog introduces readers to the Zen roots of Japanese empty hand martial arts.
My goal is to help you elevate your Karate practice, through the principles of Shaolin martial arts, through training to unify the Body, Mind, and Spirit into a single, highly effective practice.
Our Origin Story in 3 Parts
For over 1,000 years, the Shaolin Temple was the preeminent martial arts school in Asia. As a Zen temple, their goal was to perfect training the Mind. Their unique approach was to train the Body and Spirit as pathways to perfect training the Mind.
Below is my blog’s origin story in 3 parts. In Part 1, I introduce you to a new student with a common problem. In Part 2, the Sensei explains the unique advantages of his approach to training. And, in Part 3, the Sensei explains the complete path from beginner to master.
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Other Posts About Zen and the Martial Arts
Many questions about the martial arts, that seem intractable, can be answered through Zen wisdom. Below are additional posts where Sensei Mike demystifies and explains martial arts concepts through Zen.
Mokuso – The Secret to Effective Self-Defence
Thinking of Quitting the Martial Arts?
When The Student Is Ready
The Way of Shaolin
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