What is a creative and generative warrior?
It's not a role. It's not a technique.
It is a return to the space from which everything springs.
The word generative comes from the word “generate”.
It refers to the ability to create one's present that does not depend on the past, but emerges from a larger, more conscious inner space.
According to Stephen Gilligan, the creator of generative trance, the generative is at the same time creation, presence and connection to something greater than oneself. It is the art of being fully alive, aware and creative, without forced effort.
Here the definition of Robert DiIt, co-creator of The Generative coaching. Generative is a deep creative process that starts from within. It's not "solving a problem," it's creating something new from an expanded state of consciousness. To be generative is to operate from a state of deep resources, where we create solutions rather than fix problems.
The generative is therefore a co-creation between oneself, the other and the field. In our context of Knockdown Combat or Full Contact, it is the relationship between me, my opponent and the Tatami (which includes the coach, the arbibres, judges, Audience). In self-defense, it's the relationship between me, my opponent, the context (the spectators, the place, etc.)
It's not a fixed state. It's a creative, living movement, anchored in the present, but oriented towards what wants to be born through you. The Generative Warrior applies this attitude to combat, training and life.
What the Generative Warrior is not:
He's not a mechanical fighter, applying techniques automatically.
He's not a warrior bent on victory at all costs.
He's not a follower locked into ready-made recipes.
It's not a method.
It's not an image to project.
The Generative process it's a return to home. A return to that homebase, within us, knows... without needing to think about it. What it embodies:
The Generative Warrior acts from a clear, living inner space, where the mind is centered, the body available, and the intention aligned with something greater than oneself.
The Generative Warrior does not seek to accumulate techniques or strategies. He seeks to inhabit an inner state from which the right gestures can spring forth.
An open, fluid, living state.
It integrates three fundamental fields:
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The cognitive field: clarity of thought, intention, structure. The principle of Universal Thought.
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The somatic field: anchoring, perception, body fluidity. The principle of Universal Consciousness.
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The relational field: connection to others, to the dojo, to life. The principle of Universal Mind.
The Generative Warrior develops 14 foundations, not as a checklist, but as directions for incarnation:
The 14 living foundations of the Generative Warrior
1. The generative approach
The Generative Warrior does not seek to repeat the known. He creates from what emerges, here and now. He knows that his true power lies not in what he controls, but in what he allows to emerge when he opens himself to the unknown. He trusts the life that moves within him - even when the solution is not yet clear. This is how he becomes a creator of answers, not a follower of recipes.
2. Intention
Intention is not a goal fixed in your head. It's an impulse from the heart that guides the whole body. The Generative Warrior always begins by clarifying his “why”. He doesn't fight to impress. He enters the action to express something true. And this clear intention becomes like an inner thread that runs through his every decision, even in the storm.
3. Consciousness
Nothing can truly change without awareness. The Generative Warrior develops the ability to observe himself in action, in real time. Not to judge, but to remain free. He notices when he gets caught up, when he drifts away from presence. And he returns. Again and again. This ability to come back to oneself is what builds real mastery. Awareness is not about tension or control. It’s a clear, living presence — without judgment.
4. The connection
The Generative Warrior knows he can't train alone, live alone, or even fight alone. He cultivates a quality of connection, even in the midst of conflict. This is not fusion, nor defense. It's a deep listening to what's going on inside him and the other person. This connection enables him to sense what is right, what is alive, what is ready to be born - even in the midst of impact.
5. Resilience
The Generative Warrior doesn't wonder if he'll fall. He knows it's part of the journey. But he has developed a rare art: getting back up without doubting. He learns from failure, without becoming attached to it. He uses each fall to come back stronger. For him, resilience is not armor. It's a capacity to transform adversity into energy for evolution.
6. Creativity
Creating isn't just about making art. It's about responding to life in a way that's different from the usual. The Generative Warrior cultivates this capacity to invent a new path, even when everything seems fixed. He doesn't mechanically repeat a technique. He brings it to life. He understands that true mastery is not perfection, but the freedom to adapt to the moment.
7. Generosity
A Generative Warrior gives. He shares what he learns, what he feels, what he discovers. Not to be seen, but because transmission is natural when something is true. He understands that abundance comes not from what we keep... but from what we let flow.
8. Balance
The Generative Warrior is not in constant “performance” mode. He knows that without a break, he loses his focus. He takes care of his rhythms, his sleep, his relationships. He doesn't seek glory at the cost of himself. He seeks to live aligned - in the dojo, on the street, and in his whole life.
9. Anchoring
Anchoring is not just a posture. It's a way of living in the moment. The Generative Warrior develops this ability to return to the present, even under pressure. He breathes, he feels his support, he listens to what's there. Anchoring is what enables him to act with precision - not reflex, but clarity.
10. Flexibility
To be rigid is to die a little. The Generative Warrior learns not to get attached to his plans. He adapts without getting lost. He changes strategy if it's the right thing to do. Flexibility is not weakness. It's a form of intelligence that allows you to ride the wave, instead of fighting against it.
11. Opening
He doesn't think he knows everything. He remains open. Open to learning, listening and questioning. For him, openness is the ability to welcome what's there - even when it's uncomfortable. It's an inner door that remains ajar, even in the face of the unknown.
12. Curiosity
He keeps the spirit of the beginner. Even after 50 years of practice. The Generative Warrior asks questions, seeks to understand, constantly explores. He doesn't repeat, he discovers. Curiosity is what prevents stagnation. It's what keeps the Way alive.
13. Intuition
He knows that some decisions don't come from the mind. They come from somewhere else. Intuition, for him, is not mystical. It's a bodily knowledge, often silent, that expresses itself without words. The Generative Warrior learns to listen to it. And to trust it.
14. Generative Trance
This is where it all comes together. The Generative Warrior enters a state where he no longer needs to think to act. A state where movement comes on its own, as if it were flowing through him. He calls this trance Flow. Others speak of Mushin, of the zone, of pure presence.
But what he knows is that when he's there, everything becomes right.
These 14 foundations are not a program.
They're portals to another way of living... and fighting.
And this is what the book Le Guerrier Génératif et le Flow en combat will embody, explore and transmit.
Its three pillars:
🌊 Flow
He knows how to enter that state where thoughts slow down,
and action arises without effort, without blockage, without tension.
👁 Presence
He doesn't run away from the moment.
It settles in. Even in impact. Even under pressure.
⚡ Impact
He doesn't strike to dominate.
He hits with accuracy, in the right tempo, from an inside alignment.