Summary: <p>On this weeks episode of Open Mat Radio, we have Volume 1 of “The Yamato Damashii Chronicles” with Enson Inoue.</p> <p>“Through the years as I looked into it (Yamato Damashii), it came from being a cool Kanji, to a cool word, a cool name to be called by, to a way of life.”</p> <p>“You can’t be focused on the negative aspects of defeat, you’ve gotta focus on the rewards to success!”</p> <p>“Back in the day when I fought, there was no TV, there was no money, there was no fame. It was all about honor you know, so I fought the way I fought because that’s all I could fight for is my honor.”</p> <ul> <li>Enson explains the origin and meaning of Yamato Damashii</li> <li>How does one “exhaust the body, proceed the mind and cultivate the spirit”?</li> <li>What interesting tactic did Enson’s father use to force Enson to stand up for himself against bullies?</li> <li>What led to a near brawl against Relson, Ryan and other Gracies and find out where the Machado’s stood during the fight</li> <li>How did Enson go from a racquetball player to MMA legend</li> <li>Enson gives his thoughts on today’s MMA and why he might have fought differently in this era than his</li> <li>Learn why helping those in need has become addicting for Enson, despite having putting himself at risk</li> </ul> <p>In Volume Two, we discuss Enson’s time in Japanese prison, his pilgrimage through temples, yakuza culture and his fight with Whale Wars! For information on Enson’s handmade rosary bracelets, visit <a href="http://www.AuraBracelet.com">www.AuraBracelet.com</a></p>
