Sunday, September 8, 2013

Podcast: Sensei Says - The Difference Between Training/Sparring Before and After Black Belt



Sensei discusses the way to do really well….let go of Ego. The difference between doing and being comes out in sparring. Sensei discusses the importance of recognizing the connection with an opponent.

Thank you for listening!
Sensei Preston Barrett
Shotokan Karate of Carbondale, IL
618-561-1111

Sunday, August 25, 2013

Podcast: Sensei Says - What is Mushin Do?



Mushin Do means “empty heart” or “empty mind.” When you suspend conscious thought and the mind is wide open you are in a state where everything is known. When you are confronted by an attacker in the state of mushin, you become relaxed.

Thank you for listening!
Sensei Preston Barrett
Shotokan Karate of Carbondale, IL
618-561-1111