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I would like to know the relationship between Zen and martial arts

Master Kosen – Published on April 1 – other-disciplines

Question

Some Japanese martial arts include “do” in their names (karate-do, kendo).
I would like to know the relationship between Zen and martial arts, which were originally a way to fight our fellow human beings.
The martial arts masters I know do not concern themselves with the “do” side of the art, only with “jitsu,” the technical aspect.
How should I understand this “do” aspect of martial arts?




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Answer from Master Kosen

My master said, “You must win before attacking.”


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