For years, I read that Mushin meant "empty spirit" or "mindless." And for years, that translation left me confused. Because when you say "empty spirit" to someone, they imagine nothingness, absence, a mental black hole where nothing remains. And that doesn't correspond to anything I experience in combat when Mushin arrives. It's not emptiness. It's the opposite of emptiness. It's a massive, lucid, living presence. Then one day, I had an insight; I saw three words that changed

The heart, the flow... and why you're tiring yourself out for nothing I had a simple insight the other day, one of those moments when something you've always known suddenly hits you as if you were seeing it for the first time, like an obvious truth that finally reveals itself after being hidden under your nose for years. It's often said, "The heart never stops; it beats continuously until we die." That's true. But at the same time, it's not entirely true, because if you reall

Have you ever noticed this paradox: the more you try to control your fight, the more you lose your fluidity? The more you think about doing it right, the more rigid and hesitant your movements become? Researchers like Sian Beilock, Richard Masters, and James Hardy have studied choking under pressure , the suffocation experienced by athletes. Their discovery: under stress, athletes don't fail because they forget their technique, but because they overthink. The movement, repea

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One day I had an insight. One of those that strike all at once, like a silent bolt of lightning. Often, when I describe the 3 Principles...

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Over the years… through battles… through storms… I’ve seen that there are really only three things happening: The meaning we give to our...

The following is an extract from my book in progress, entitled "The Generative Warrior and Flow in Kyokushin Combat". The attitude of not...

Author's Note:  This article is oriented towards Knockdown Kyokushin fighting, but it is also applicable to other combat sports and real...

In our quest for the Generative Warrior, more details on this blog at www.LaVoieDuGuerrier.com , we discover counterintuitive truths that...

The Flow (always present) comes from the inside out, and only your thoughts, beliefs, and judgments prevent its natural manifestation. As...

In the arena of knockdown fighting, imagine yourself facing three formidable enemies, each seeking to attack the elite fighter, not with...

Warning! It is essential to consider katas from two distinct perspectives, namely "martial karate," focused on the traditional aspect and...

In the heart of a peaceful day, while pedaling on a paddle boat, my attention was captured by the tranquility of a duck on the lake. This...

Do you practise Kyokushin karate? You already know that it's not just a question of blows and techniques. What goes on in your head, that...

Let's take a moment to reflect. Isn't the essence of martial arts in the ability to identify problems and provide adequate solutions?...

In a peaceful village, bordered by an ancient forest and a winding river, lived a respected Tai Chi master, Master Liang. His movements...

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"Picture yourself in the arena, facing an opponent. The competition is fierce, the fight is real. However, rather than merely drawing on...

The Warrior of Knowledge, inspired by the form of the Snake, is a master of wisdom and strategy. He uses his in-depth knowledge to...