The Way of the Warrior

Today, at the beginning of a new week, I would like to write about what I think is an important issue concerning the self-improvement and self-development of the human animal. This time it will not be strictly satanic philosophy or godless theology, but a thing that I subjectively feel is very important for the empowerment and health of the satanist, for his development not only intellectually, but also bodily. Since there is no spirit detached from the body, therefore, if the issues of development and training of the blood and flesh are neglected, in the long run, instead of progress, there will be regression in the human animal, and neglect of psycho-physical development is a sin for the Satanist.

The issue I am writing about here is a kind of specific method of meditation, which I myself have tested and use. But I'm not talking here about meditation in which one assumes the padmāsana, or lotus position, and focuses on one's breathing, but meditation “in action.”

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At the beginning of the 20th century, a resident of Okinawa named Kanbun Uechi created a variant of karate known today as Uechi-Ryū. I won't elaborate further on Uechi-Ryū here. Anyone interested can learn more about this karate school here.

The basis of this fighting school and its basic form is Sanchin kata. It is a form of psychophysical training that requires total involvement of the body and mind in order for the techniques included in it to be performed correctly. The body of a Sanchin practitioner is almost constantly under full tension, and the mind, at first concentrated on synchronizing breathing with perfect execution of the techniques. The techniques, after sufficiently long repetition, at some point become performed as if instinctively, and the practitioner concentrates on breathing. After practicing long enough, the practitioner's body and mentality undergo the desired change. Sanchin is, in my opinion, a complete system of exercises capable of replacing traditional meditation and bodily strength exercises because they are already included in it. Sanchin is what I called “combat meditation.”

Why is it “ combat meditation”? Because the offensive techniques included in Sanchin should be performed in the original Okinawan spirit, where karate was a life-and-death fighting method. These techniques are performed in order to kill the opponent. Such an attitude should accompany the practitioner throughout this kata. Intense techniques are combined in Sanchin closely with breathing techniques. It is thus an active form of meditation. The sanchin practitioner must, through proper practice, not only strengthen the body, which is supposed to be resistant to blows, but also achieve a state of total mental calmness, to be fearless in the face of any opponent. The philosophy and concept of the way, or Japanese “do,” that exists in the original karate is, in my opinion, consistent with the philosophy that every true Satanist should follow.

Samurai Jōchō Yamamoto, in his Notes for a Warrior entitled “Hagakure,” writes this about the way of the warrior: “Eternally restless, you should spend your entire life searching for answers on how to meet the rules of the Way, practicing persistently and relentlessly. This is what the Way is.” The following quotes from these notes can also be applied to the godless theology of Ecclesia Luciferi itself: “I found the meaning of bushidō in death” “Every morning, every evening, think about death, be constantly aware of it. Only then will bushidō give you freedom, and for the rest of your life you will be able to fulfill your service reliably and without misconduct.”

Personally, I see Satanism as a way that one walks all one's life, as a symbol of the endless process of striving for psycho-physical perfection.

The above techniques, philosophy and quotes, often ambiguous, are of course not for everyone. This is my personal path and a very subjective way of practicing it. The ancient wisdom of warriors teaches to accept what works and reject what doesn't work. Everyone has to decide their own “do”.

Below I've posted a link to a video of old Uechi-Ryū master Shinyu Gushi performing the Sanchin kata.

Uechi-ryu Sanchin

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