New Product!!!!

hey u want buy Kendo Brunei newletter with $3.00 only nice quality and colour ok u want if want say at d' Chat box k?

Brunei Visit Japan

hey you know about Brunei visit Japan? i think you know already right..

friday 21 march 2008 meeting at kiulap
sunday 23 prepare for trip to Japan
Monday 24 going JAPAN

i think we go airport send them.. K see at Airport.. (im not going to japan k?)

Hari kebangsaan:tunas bangsa!

Nationalday on this saturday 23rd febuary 2008, I join the sembahan padang I wish i can do well in this saturday if you can watch RTB<> maybe my face inside! The nationalday call tunas bangsa

Vagabond!

Do you read Vagabond??? it cool!!!! but it to expensive... if you want to buy I will tell you where is the place seling the vagabond comic's

This Story+Art's of Miyamoto musashi/shinmen Takezo

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Place:Mall, huo-ho mall and Plaza athirah

Volume:1~9

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Mushin

Sword and Zen are same. Tsuji Gettan Sukemochi said:[1]
Mushin (無心) is a state into which very highly trained martial artists are said to enter during combat. The term is shortened from mushin no shin (無心の心), a zen expression meaning mind of no mind. That is, a mind not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus open to everything. For the origin of the mushin concept see Muga-mushin.

Mushin is achieved when a fighter feels no anger, fear or ego during combat. There is an absence of discursive thought, and so the fighter is totally free to act and react towards an opponent without hesitation. At this point, a person relies not on what they think should be the next move, but what is felt intuitively.

A martial artist would likely have to train for many years to be capable of mushin. This allows time for combinations of movements and exchanges of techniques to be practised repetitively many thousands of times, until they can be performed spontaneously, without conscious thought.
The legendary Zen master Takuan Sōhō said:[2]
The mind must always be in the state of 'flowing,' for when it stops anywhere that means the flow is interrupted and it is this interruption that is injurious to the well-being of the mind. In the case of the swordsman, it means death. When the swordsman stands against his opponent, he is not to think of the opponent, nor of himself, nor of his enemy's sword movements. He just stands there with his sword which, forgetful of all technique, is ready only to follow the dictates of the subconscious. The man has effaced himself as the wielder of the sword. When he strikes, it is not the man but the sword in the hand of the man's subconscious that strikes.

However, mushin is not just a state of mind that can be achieved during combat. Many martial artists, particularly those practicing Japanese martial arts such as aikido or iaijutsu, train to achieve this state of mind during kata so that a flawless execution of moves is accomplished - that they may be achieved during combat or at any other time. Once mushin is attained through the practicing or studying of martial arts (although it can be accomplished through other arts or practices that refine the mind and body), the objective is to then attain this same level of complete awareness in other aspects of the practitioner's life.

Mushin is very closely related to another state of mind known as heijoshin[3], wherein a complete balance and harmony is attained in one's life through mental discipline. Musashi Miyamoto, the great swordsman, alighted to these mental states briefly, and his conversations with Jattaro were often repeated in Japanese folklore as lessons to be learned for the practice of one's life. Mushin and 'heijoshin are closely related to the teachings of Buddhism and mostly zen teachings, and indeed the more mental aspects and attributes share much in common with these philosophies.

Makuso is part of Mushin

Mokuso is part of the training of the mind called “Mushin”, which comes from Zen Buddhism. One must attempt to return to the mental state of a new-born-child that is without a sense of fear, not conscious of distress, pain, cold etc. A baby cannot anticipate these things and therefore has no fear and does not hesitate before moving. An adult knows fear and is afraid. When attacked they feel tense and are often useless against the assailant because movement is restricted. If one sees a beautiful flower, normally the mind concentrates on it, but with an empty mind (Mokuso) the mind is aware of everything else as well as the flower. So when one fights an enemy, attacking and defending, if only concentrating on blocking techniques, the mind is restricted to that movement, but if the mind is empty the body is able to do the next movement automatically and movements will always be natural. If the body is tense it is wasting energy and restricting speed, it is essential to move without being conscious of it.

That feeling is called Mushin. The word Mokuso is formed by several ideograms that all together, are translated as “watching in silence toward our heart. To think or to reflect profoundly”. Meditation is to the soul and the spirit, what the physical workout is to the body and mind. “As a crystalline water's lake reflects without distortion all that exists around it, giving to it a shade of tranquility and perfection to the nature; thus it must be the mind of the kendo student toward the teachings of the master”.

Mokuso is one of the paths leading to this state of mind.
The development of a strong commitment toward attaining peace and serenity puts us in harmony with the universe. The meditation is the vehicle to this union with the world and its inhabitants. Releasing the mind of any thought, we can see another dimension of the world. In this state of complete relaxation and sublime concentration, we release any mental disturbance (hatred, fears, pains, excessive desires, etc.) and simultaneously we unconsciously generate a psychic force. It is virtually impossible to create this force consciously. Just as we train hard to perfect techniques until they become part of our “body memory”, the practice of meditation teaches us to release this psychic force in a conditioned reflex for spiritual growth. While we advance toward this goal, the practice of meditation has beneficial effects.
Daily meditation reduces stress, oxygen consumption decreases, which (cellular oxidation). The blood pressure and the pulse tend to slow. The lower respiratory rate stabilizes the nervous system. Meditation is defined by some experts as the perfect passive activity for the health of human beings. To practice standing, sitting or lying down, we should meditate in complete stillness.

Keep in mind that the practice of kata is by and large, an active form of very advanced meditation, and only those which have devoted many years to the practice of passive meditation, along with kendo training, can discover this active meditation. To reach this level one must learn and practice certain specific relaxation techniques. These techniques must be executed with an iron will.

In Kendo, Mokuso is a very important ceremony and should be practiced immediately before "Men Tsuke" (putting on the Men, or head gear) to garner the proper resolve for a hard practice session, as well as after each Kendo practice.
Additionally, practice Mokuso for at least sixty minutes daily, preferably at sunrise and before bed. Little by little, as a result of perseverance, Kendoka can learn to live in a constant moving meditation.

To Join Brunei Kendo Alliance

meet The Brunei Kendo Alliance seniors, at the dojo.( Most likely see us, first and then we inform the seniors.)- Register your names- Get the form from us mentioned above, or The Brunei Kendo Alliance seniors/ kendokas.- Read the Terms and Agreement.- Sign- Pay with the form- Give the forms to us mentioned above, or Brunei Kendo Alliance seniors- Then we'll pass up the form and fees to the Vice-President of Brunei Kendo Alliance- or you may pass the form up to him or the other seiors in person, at the dojo.Registration Fees: $40.00Annual Fees: $10.00** Although you may pay $10.00 per month if money is hard to come by. ^_^

Training at UBD gymnasium

Hey guy we have new practice session at ubd gymnasium start at 9:00-11:30!

Concept and purpose of AJKF kendo

The concept of kendoKendo is a way to discipline the human character through the application of the principles of the Katana (sword). The purpose of kendoTo mold the mind and body.To cultivate a vigorous spirit,And through correct and rigid training,To strive for improvement in the art of Kendo.To hold in esteem human courtesy and honor.To associate with others with sincerity.And to forever pursue the cultivation of oneself.This will make one be able:To love his/her country and society.To contribute to the development of cultureAnd to promote peace and prosperity among all peoples