---John Michael wrote:
>
> Losing fear is an ontological precondition for altruism since fear
results
> in an ego state rather than a egoless state.
>
> <snip>
>
> > Actually, I think much of your problem in understanding what I am
> >trying to tell you is due to three things. One you have only a
rather
> >superficial understanding of the philosophy behind martial arts
(hence
> >your reference to ballistics and physics). Two the philosophical
> >concepts are not meant to be transmitted verbally alone, but also
> >learned by the student by actually practicing the art. Three we are
> >talking in english as opposed to Japanese which probably contributes
> >to the confusion.
>
> You raise three barriers to comprehension and attainment of mastery
in art.
> 1) lack of understanding, 2) nonverbal communication, 3) and
ignorance of
> japanese language.
>
> The basis of mastery in a martial art is not to win against all
opponents.
> It is to become a master of the self so as to overcome fear: to be
come
> fearless. One fear is the fear of failure in being able to hit a
target.
I would disagree here. Actually one is not controlled by ones fear as
opposed to fearless as in exhibiting no fear. The basis of mastery in
a martial art is practice. No practice, no mastery.
Steve
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