Listen "Don’t think during practice"
Episode Synopsis
According to renowned Budo master Masaaki Hatsumi, true understanding in martial arts comes from direct experience and action rather than intellectual analysis. Overthinking can hinder progress by preventing practitioners from fully immersing in the present moment, which is essential for developing spontaneous and intuitive responses.
This philosophy aligns with the Zen concept of "mushin," a state of "no-mind" where one acts instinctively and responsively without conscious thought.
Hatsumi encourages practitioners to embrace the living, dynamic nature of Budo by trusting their training, letting go of mental constraints, and fully engaging in the practice.
This philosophy aligns with the Zen concept of "mushin," a state of "no-mind" where one acts instinctively and responsively without conscious thought.
Hatsumi encourages practitioners to embrace the living, dynamic nature of Budo by trusting their training, letting go of mental constraints, and fully engaging in the practice.
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