Kyan on Fighting

 

 

I was reading th article ‘Karate Training& What to Know About Fighting‘ by Kyan Chotoku and what he had to say about karate applications seemed interesting.

 

The application principles of karate are truly kaleidoscopic, however, in the case of fighting actually only two points really count: "sei" & " ki".

 

[footnote] "Sei" means right, correct, fair and or pure; Ki" means unusual, strange, unexpected and or not true. Confusing at it may seem, Kinjo Hiroshi helps us better understand them by comparing the terms to budo-related Omote (outside) & Ura (inside): The surface of things and the unseen or unexpected.

 

The three ways to support the practical application of these points are :

 

a.) Observation [Go no sen]
b.) Imperceptibility [Sen no sen] and
c.) Transcendence [Sen].

 

Which of the three combative initiatives best resolves any physical confrontation depends entirely upon the individual and the circumstances.

 

Of course, engagement is also determined by knowing both the opponent and yourself. These are issues at the forefront of fighting and winning.