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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Mind-State


A martial mind-state is one that has a foundation in determination and persistence with diligence to balance the two out for a positive will toward any discipline but especially the martial arts as a combative system. A system that puts the practitioner in harm's way on a moral stand that coincides with the tribe, or society on a legal and moral ground. 

It is one who has built their mind-state on personal Initiative, grounded moral faith and a will that transcends the concept of failure and obstacles. It is that intangible will from thought that drives ones physical and mental actions through the application of known principles, i.e. in martial arts the fundamental principles of martial systems. 

It is that created mind-state that "knows enough to seek expert council (~ Napoleon Hill). It is an ego and pride buster leading to enlightenment and humility. It is about not succumbing life conditions but the management of them toward a more productive and efficient model. It is the knowledge that the mind-state is infinite while physical prowess is limited by the physics of human nature. The mind has no limitations and can reach beyond the stars. 

It is the recognition that in combatives what survives is the level of the mind-state of the combatants. The will, the intention and the efficiency which a mind manages the stresses of combat will be the overwhelming dominant persona - the winner and survivor. 

Developing the proper mind-state is embracing the philosophy of martial arts to create a strong mind that leads to a strong body. The proper mind-state is to free the mind of the normal traps of ego, pride and emotions that an adversary can exploit against our mind-state. It is the manifestation in martial systems of mushin, zanshin, kime, non-intention, and other principles within the major principles of theory, physiokinetics, technique and most important to mind-state - philosophy. 

In a sense a well developed strong durable mind-state leads toward the defense of avoidance in that an adversary will readily detect our sense of clarity of action, lack of intentions and emotion, and a lack of fear. 

Bibliography:
Pearlman, Steven J. "The Book of Martial Power." Overlook Press. N.Y. 2006.
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