Sunyata: Finding my Zen in Martial Arts

Zen is what connects the mind and body in martial arts. Without the mental component, martial arts training is incomplete. True martial arts have a deep and profound philosophical background. With a rich cultural history that dates back over a thousand years, karate training provides the opportunity for students to experience a way of life rooted in Samurai traditions.Many people know that martial arts have a Zen connection, but many do not understand what that means or how to incorporate it into their individual training or dojo curriculum. In addition to the physical skills and abilities of karate training, Sunyata offers the reader insight into the interrelationship of Zen and Budo and explores the concepts of Zen and how they relate to the various levels of Black Belt ranks. Those seeking a deeper meaning to their practice of karate and feel there should be more to their training than just performing thousands of repetitions will enjoy learning how to make the mind-body connection. Read more