Karate: The Art of Empty Self

by Terrence Webster-Doyle

The Art of Karate is a mirror reflecting the root of fear, which is the destructive division brought about by the image of ourselves. This division is the basis of psychological conflict. Because of the confident and trusting environment fostered by the Art of Karate, the student has the opportunity to allow this conflict, with its aggression and tension, to surface into the light of awareness. Allowing this fundamental conflict to be observed, without any action to change it, is the essence of "empty self" and the heart of the Art of Karate. This publication is not a manual on self-defense. Nor is this work a philosophical or intellectual interpretation of the Martial Arts. Instead, this book clearly addresses, as no Martial Arts book has done before, the underlying intent of Karate and the Martial Arts. In simple, straightforward language, in inquires into the roots of conflict. The implication of the insights presented in Karate - The Art of Empty Self go beyond the practice of Karate, into everyday life. This is a book not just for the serious practitioner of Karate or any Martial Art, but also for anyone who is seriously interested in understanding the violence that is our daily lives.

Genres: Martial Arts

91 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1987

Reviews

[Christeyn Fremont · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought provoking.
As a martial artist i found it beneficial to read. We spend so much thinking about what our bodies are doing but in reality we are more so training out minds.