MARTIAL FUSION
Martial Fusion is a Cross Training System developed by Guillermo Gomez, fusing the disciplines of aikido, kickboxing, yoga, qigong, and meditation through the philosophy of the warrior meditator or “ZENBU,” the seamless integration of internal healing arts (ZEN) and external martial discipline (BU) that appear contradictory but are, in truth, inseparable and one.
Martial Fusion is based on the practice of 8 principles; breath, alignment, centering, coordination, fluidity, adaptability, balance, and awareness to cleanse and unclog the body and mind to tap into a continuous energy flow, igniting the human condition through the cultivation and magnification of higher energy levels unlocking our highest potential.
ZEN
MEDITATOR
禅
BU
WARRIOR
武
HEALING ARTS
THE INTERNAL (ZEN)
In Japanese, Zen is translated as emptiness or meditation. In Martial Fusion, Zen is represented by a downward triangle inside of a circle. This emptiness can also be described as formlessness and the source of all manifestation, the silent witness that watches the thoughts, emotions, and sensations that arise and dissolve without being identified by any of them.
MARTIAL ARTS
THE EXTERNAL (BU)
In Martial Fusion, BU is represented by an upward triangle inside of a circle. In Japanese, BU is translated as martial or war, BU is the disciplined body, the decisive mind, the unbreakable commitment to act when others freeze.
ZENBU PHILOSOPHY
MARTIAL FUSION PRINCIPLES
TRAINING ETIQUETTE
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Arrive at least 15 minutes before practice begins.
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Remove shoes and any type of jewelry upon arrival.
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Wash your hands and feet prior to entering the tatami.
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Keep your training uniform clean and in good shape.
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Keep your fingernails and toenails cut short.
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Bow when entering and exiting the tatami.
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Practice zazen before training begins.
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Training is an experience; keep talking to a minimum.
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Do not lean against the dojo walls.
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Be aware of your posture at all times.
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Always use respectful language in the dojo.
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Bow to your partner before and after training.
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Clean the dojo and tatami after each practice.
PRINCIPLE #1: BREATH
THE FOUNDATION OF ENERGY ACCESS
Breath is the mechanism that gives you immediate access and command over your energy, your mind and body, and therefore, your outcomes. Your ability to strategize, negotiate, or take effective action depends on the quality of the energy running through your system.
PRINCIPLE #2: ALIGNMENT
REFINING YOUR GEOMETRY
Seeking self-alignment with our body is the practice of self-geometry. The way we function and perform depends upon the perfection of this geometry. Becoming aware of our present structure and refining it by consistent training, will allow the machine to function without any friction within itself.
PRINCIPLE #3: CENTERING
GROUNDING WILL REVEAL THE DIRECTION TO FOLLOW
Became aware of your center in order to move effectively in the world. The practice of deep breathing and self alignment makes us relax and drop all tension, anxiety, and anything that is not real, revealing our center.
PRINCIPLE #4: COORDINATION
OPERATE YOUR MACHINE AS ONE UNIT
In order to maximize your power, you have to understand how and when to move all of your body parts simultaneously and in perfect synchronicity. This will allow you to operate your machine as one unit, achieving maximum results with the minimum amount of effort.
PRINCIPLE #5: FLUIDITY
DO NOT PUSH THE RIVER - IT FLOWS BY ITSELF
Once we experience energy flowing without attachments or interruptions, in time and naturally, this state of being can be transferred to everything else we do, and then everything in life becomes a meditation.
PRINCIPLE #6: ADAPTABILITY
THE ONLY CONSTANT IN LIFE IS CHANGE
Adaptability is the capacity to change and learn something new, think on our feet, and move through different structures. Adaptability is freedom. The ability to adapt is not only the key for survival but for evolution and self-development as well.
PRINCIPLE #7: BALANCE
BALANCE IS A MOVING TARGET
Balance is not static thing. Balance is the capability to be connected with the here and now by making the necessary adjustments on the spot, and to keep rearranging yourself with all obstacles and challenges coming your way.
PRINCIPLE #8: AWARENESS
GROWTH IS BEYOND YOUR COMFORT ZONE
In the dojo of life, true mastery emerges not from endless repetition of the known and familiar, but from the courage to step into the strange and unknown.
Growth is beyond your comfort zone.
TRAINING BENEFITS
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INCREASE ENERGY LEVEL
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PROMOTE HEALTH & QUALITY OF LIFE
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REDUCE STRESS, TENSION & FEAR
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RESTORE SLEEP QUALITY
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PROMOTE HEALING & REJUVENATION
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ENHANCE PERFORMANCE & ADAPTABILITY
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PROMOTE BALANCE & COORDINATION
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CULTIVATE SELF-DISCIPLINE & AWARENESS
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LEARN CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS
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ENHANCE FOCUS UNDER PRESSURE
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DEVELOP LEADERSHIP PRESENCE
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SHARPEN DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
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CULTIVATE PEACE & HARMONIZATION
