Mushin: the Way of No-Mind-Ness

The highest state one hopes to achieve in self defense training is the state of no-mind-ness, or in Japanese, "Mushin."

It is when you react without conscious thought. Someone attacks you and "it" happens, you don't think about it all.

This is simple to read and understandm, but takes much training to reach. 
Trying to reach this state, people go one of two routes:
They train in several styles, trying to learn every technique they can get their hands on, hoping that such a toolbox will provide them with the answers for whatever situation they would find themselves in.

OR

They train in one style, hoping that it contains all the answers they will ever need.

Which is right? Both.
Which is flawed thinking? Both.

No one ART or SYSTEM has all the answers.  However, the idea of constant learning for the sake of accumulating techniques is just as flawed.

Techniques must be simple, effective and practical in order to be learned, functionalized and should the need ever arise, used in a real life encounter.

My adice is simply this:  one must research and learn techniques from several styles and systems that conform to the pillars of functionality.  Simple, effective and practical.

I have done all the guesswork for you.  The result of my studies is the White Collar Warrior Self Protectiion Skills Home Study Course.  Check it out.

Be Safe,

Bobby