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Zen and martial arts

Master Kosen – Published on June 26 – other-disciplines

Question

There is much talk about the relationship between Zen and martial arts, understood as the fighting arts used in feudal times. Can the same relationship apply between Zen and contact sports? Can Zen be integrated into kickboxing? What benefits would there be, and why don’t professional competitors apply them? Would this symbiosis result in a new art, or would it still be kickboxing? Thank you.

Anonymous

Answer from Master Kosen

Certainly.

Kosen


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