Samurai Fighting Arts: The Spirit And The Practice Link
Practice was never just "exercise." It was a meditative process.
The foundation of every strike was Bushido (The Way of the Warrior). This wasn't just a code of honor; it was a psychological framework for combat. Samurai Fighting Arts: The Spirit and the Practice
Repetitive sequences of movements that ingrained muscle memory. Through thousands of repetitions, the technique moved from the conscious mind into the subconscious. Practice was never just "exercise