As the author of several books on martial arts and combat, I have been looking for quality books that can be added to my library. If there is a book in my library, it is definitely worth having. One of them is Masutatsu "Mas" Oyama, "The Kyokushin Way".
Like all great martial artists of the past and present, Mas not only has an extraordinary philosophy in martial arts, but also how to express himself in everyday life. Some of these philosophies may seem a bit stiff, but when you look at it from the perspective of a real martial artist, that's not the case.
In this commentary, I will give you a few lines from each section and give a brief overview of the rest of this section. I think that by actually mastering and reading this book, you will get the most out of this book and practice every day.
1. Wishes:
This section begins with the author's following statement. "When I was a child, the way we were taught was never to be ashamed in front of family, teachers or friends." In other words, don't do anything that you would be ashamed of. Simple and brilliant!
If they really want to grow and achieve more than ordinary people, they must continue to have high ambitions. If the goal you set is low, then you will only achieve little or no success. But if you have high goals, then you must constantly strive to achieve these goals, and when you do, your success will succeed. The person who has everything he wants will wither, become stagnant and die. However, those who constantly want more people will work harder and continue to thrive.
2. Investigation:
"If someone asks me how much time a person should spend, I will answer, train. Training sleeps more than you. No matter what course you pursue, if you try to do this you will not regret and fast rules. "
In this section, Mass talks about his own personal history and some of the problems he encountered as a young man before he devoted himself to karate research before graduation.
3. Courage:
"The quickest way to get courage is to follow the chosen approach and be willing to give up life for justice."
Every one of us has been afraid, this is how you deal with the fear of deciding who you are or will be. At some point in his life, Mas himself admitted that he was a victim of fear.
4. Success requires courtesy:
"We must always be kind and considerate and must abide by the habits of the society in which we live. One of the most important things to keep the individual and society in harmony is politeness and mutual respect."
People must not only be strong, but also soft and malleable when needed. As former US President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt once said, "Gently walk and bring a big stick." The United States needs to return to this way of thinking and act in the international community.
5. Parents:
"The length of the period in which human parents must care for and protect their offspring [from fifteen to twenty years] means that the relationship between parents and children is deeper in humans than in other animals."
I am often surprised that we seem to take for granted those who brought us into this world.
6. Reasons for fighting:
"People who deserve this name should be willing to use justice to challenge evil and even pursue death when necessary. If justice is not maintained in this way, what is the value of life?"
Just because you can fight doesn't mean you have to fight.
Karate and Zen:
"Zen is the complete unity of the body, the intention and the spirit. This unity is the only way for human perfection to be in harmony with the universe. It is Zen."
In order to reach the Zen state, people must concentrate, but don't try hard, otherwise you will hinder your efforts.
8. Respiratory control and mental control:
"Oriental training has formed a specific system of complete unity of mind and body. These systems are important not only for artistic and technical achievement, but also for daily life and morality. They include three methods: breathing control, strengthening the abdomen through respiratory control. And meditation."
Various methods and techniques for proper breathing to develop dynamics are explained.
9. Love and marriage:
"Women are also the greatest happiness and the greatest sorrow of men. Men usually encounter three kinds of women: mothers, wives and women. They are only objects of sexual desire. Men's reaction to these women is one of the most important factors for men. His life."
Women should be loved and respected, but never let them control you.
10. Keep money:
"Money is a social necessity. As a reward for labor and human blood, sweat and tears, it is worthy of respect. What makes me sad is that some people will judge everything from money and what they can buy."
Although money is a necessary function of today's society, don't let yourself be ruled by it.
11. Liberation, the ultimate truth:
"But the way to the truth is very long. One of my slogans is: A person is still a beginner for a thousand days; after 10,000 days of practice, he found the truth."
The road to the truth is not easy, but it is achievable.
12. The meaning of today:
This section ends with the book's karate state and book at the time of the first print.
This book has been out of print in the past two decades and is hard to find. I found my copy on eBay and paid more than $100. Money is good!
Orignal From: Martial Arts Book Review: Kyokushin Way by Masutatsu "Mas" Oyama
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