Born From Sand

Zen is an oriental art centuries old

It has many facets, including control of the mind

To attempt a complete explanation here would be impossible

I will, however, attempt to teach you that part of Zen which is most applicable to self-defense

You must control your mind in an emergency

When you are face to face with your assailant, you must not anticipate his movements

You must empty your mind

Let us suppose you anticipate that he will attempt to strangle you

You are now in your mind devising an escape from that stranglehold

If he then attempts to hit you with his right hand instead