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• An Original Use for Meditation

  Meditation is a tool that was traditionally used by a non-violent religion (Buddhism). In an ironic twist of fate, it also came to be associated with the mythical ethos of ninja monks and samurai Zen masters. My previous understanding of meditation's link to martial arts came from a book called, "When Buddhists Attack", by Jeffrey K. Mann. The core idea in this book is that rigorous meditation trains the mind to be fluid, present, and free of the reactive fear/anger that clouds judgment in combat. It enhances concentration and awareness, emotional regulation, reduces hesitation that comes from fear, and shifts us from trying to "win" to simply being fully present in the exchange. Michael Heinz presents a similar idea in this video instructional, most notably in volume 2. However, he took an unexpected turn in his lesson, which was very different from what I knew beforehand. Heinz breaks down several positions in BJJ, strips them of all unnecessary complexity, and shows a very simple and basic game between two people in each position. And these are very, very ridiculously simple concepts. He then goes on to show how being fully present helps us keep our mind focused on these basic struggles, so we aren't tempted to get lost in the endless maze of complexity and millions of variations. The best Jiu Jitsu is simple Jiu Jitsu. And meditation keeps us focused on the most essential and simplest Jiu Jitsu. That is the primary lesson I learned from Heinz in this instructional, and I found it to be an original idea that I have not seen before.

  Steven Q.September 9, 2026United StatesVerified buyer1-3 yrs training

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