A short introduction may be necessary for those readers not familiar with Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Sanshin no kata is a basic training exercises within the system that templates movement patterns for Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. In English, it translates to “form of three hearts”. These three hearts are mind, body, and spirit. All three must be united for technique to come alive for the martial arts practitioner. Without all three aspects of body, mind, and spirit unified the kata become empty shells of movement, devoid of essence.
Bujinkan martial arts are the wellspring from which my concept of Warrior Fitness sprung as a natural outcropping. So as my philosophy of Warrior Fitness continues to evolve, it naturally gravitates to this type of structure for me to express it. In keeping with the trinity of mind, body, and spirit, here is how I see it for Warrior Fitness:
Mind –Concentration and focus along with an understanding of the interrelationship of the exercises and how they integrate with and enhance the way we move in the world.
Body – Forging a strong body to carry us through the challenges we face.
Spirit – Pushing the edge to consistently increase resistance to failure.
The Sanshin no kata consist of 5 forms which are called, Chi no kata (earth form), Sui no kata (water form), Ka no kata (fire form), Fu no kata (wind form), and Ku no kata (void form). Those who have read Miyamoto Musashi’s famous work, Go Rin No Sho – A Book of 5 Rings, are most likely familiar with the terminology as well. Here is how each is expressed in Warrior Fitness:
Earth – Building strength, stability, and structure in movement and stillness
Water – Freedom of movement through all ranges of motion, flow state
Fire – Metabolic conditioning to ignite fat loss and sculpt lean muscle
Wind – Breathing exercises to vitalize every cell in the body
Void – Pushing the edge of our limitless potential
Hone Your Mind, Invigorate Your Spirit, and Make Fierce the Body with Warrior Fitness!
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