Robert R. Gray

Translations

Kakusei-Mushin
by Manaka Unsui
translated by Robert R. Gray

Manaka Unsui had spent over 50 years training in kobudo (traditional martial arts), when he decided to pursue the deeper truths behind these classical lineages. A central idea shared across many schools was mushin—a state of “no mind,” considered the essence of martial arts mastery. To better understand this mindset and back it up with scientific research, he became a research student at the University of Tsukuba.

This book presents the full scope of his research project, including the original Japanese text. It also offers an in-depth look at the classical literature studied by the samurai and introduces the first scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of the state of mushin, as taught by legendary masters such as Yagyu Munenori and Miyamoto Musashi.

The End of Anxiety
by Manaka Unsui
translated by Robert R. Gray

Blending centuries of Japanese warrior wisdom with modern sports performance psychology, Manaka Unsui offers a bridge between tradition and contemporary science. He combines the old and the new for improved performance in all areas of life. THE END OF ANXIETY explores a variety of methods for staying calm under pressure, including mindfulness, autogenic training, kakusei-mushin, and more. Manaka Unsui shows how each of these skills can be developed to reduce anxiety and create a calm, focused spirit.

Magazine Articles
月刊秘伝 (Hiden Magazine—Japanese Language Only)

BudoJapan Articles
(Online English versions of the Hiden Magazine articles above)

Fiction