Mental Training And Martial Art

In Japan, martial art is taught in a different manner. The students have mental training incorporated in their regular practice. In the olden days, when wars were common, young samurai were given training since they were born. They were coached to be completely committed to action without giving even a little importance to their lives.

These students lead a dedicated life consisting of strict discipline, austere training and rigorous practice. Their practice involved some psycho-religious practices such as Mikkyo and Zen Buddhism that trained the mind and conditioned it.  This resulted in a virtually transformed student with a clear mind and body.