FUDOSHIN...
A Japanese word roughly translates to "Immutable Mind". First used in
the writings of Miyomoto Musashi, a 16th Century Samuari and Legendary
swordsman.
It means a warrior state of mind obtained when the MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
become one.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY and COURAGE
When such a state is reached, all fighting abilities become ossible and
great things can be achieved.
Achievement is only through the
study of technique. First the body must be trained in order to obtain .. STRENGTH,
STAMINA, CO-ORDINATION, AGILITY, FLEXIBILITY.
Then when the body, THE VESSEL is ready it must be filled with
knowledge and trained in technique.
KARATE...JUDO...JUJITSU...WEAPONS...KUNG-FU...FIGHTING...AIKIDO...ETC...
are all segments of a gigantic circle.
By joining the segments the whole circle of Martial Arts is formed. So
in order to reach FUDOSHIN, all segments must be studied.
BUT ONLY THE ORIGINAL FORM
Modern day versions would not be suitable as they embrace different
concepts. I have put together a complete method for Fudoshin
Training...I do not believe it can be changed or altered in any way and
still succeed.
Prof. R. Lawrence Kudan.
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