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A New Katannabis Twist – Pre-sleep Zazen

22 May

I’ve recently added a new aspect to my daily Katannabis ritual meditation practice. Let me first briefly restate my usual daily routine.

My morning starts with a short Kata-Rx session. This is to formally exit my previous evenings Katannabis session. As I noted in my Katannabis Guidelines, it is extremely important to practically and symbolically exit the Katannabis meditation ritual. (You may use this convenient link to fully read this guideline:  https://senseijohn.me/2019/11/06/katannabis-guideline-1-exiting-katannabis/  This is easy to do. After the effects of the Katannabis entheogen have worn off, simply perform the underlying Kata without the cannabis entheogen. In my practice, I perform this first thing in the morning following my evening Katannabis session.

My daily Katannabis is always performed at the end of my day. This helps me shed the physical, mental and spiritual parasitic dregs of the day that have attached themselves to me. Depending on the day of the week, I usually am in bed two to four hours after the session. To view my daily routine, please use this convenient link:  https://senseijohn.me/2021/05/03/my-daily-kata-rx-katannabis/

Recently, I have interposed a mini-meditation session immediately before bed. As is my meditation preference, this session naturally includes two major elements, to wit: Kata and Cannabis – Katannabis. Here’s what I’ve been experimenting with. About a half hour prior to bed, I use a micro-dose (literally a small puff) of the cannabis strain used during my full session. I then sit in Zazen for no more than five minutes. I rise and perform a Ghost-Hand Kata (single hand version while visualizing the double hand version). Next, I perform Sanchin Kata. During both Kata I use a unique breathing/chanting mechanism which is beyond the ken of this article. I then sit in Zazen for upwards of fifteen minutes. Thereafter I may read or simply drift off to sleep.

I find this additional mediation rewards me with a deep, restful sleep. My mind is freed to explore or not explore its subconscious. This is simply another example as to how Katannabis evolves to accommodate your specific mediation needs over time. Katannabis gives meaning to the ancient saying – “Ichi-nichi-issho” – “One day, one lifetime.” Until the next time, day or lifetime,

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Guideline # 5: Higher Dimensions – Spiritual “Karens” or “Bobs” Tread Carefully

4 May

You know who you are. In this world, your time is more precious than the other, what, eight trillion people on this planet. You are entitled to the most super-human service possible when you go to the grocery store or restaurant. If not you’ll demand a manager. Literally, the ground where you walk is blessed by your feet.

Well, get over it. You may be a “Karen” or “Bob” in this world, but believe me in the higher dimensions you’re nothing, zero. You’re going to need a change of attitude. Your going to have to learn humility and respect. Why?

First and foremost, I doubt you will even gain access to higher dimensional and higher frequency domains. You just don’t have what it takes – spiritual humility. Oh sure, you mediate, burn incense, rub crystals over your body and have all the latest and priciest accoutrements, but everyone knows you just go through the motions until your next low fat, soy milk latte. So you probably have little to worry about. Except, attracting negative, dark, “left-hand” higher energies and frequencies. But hey, such energy beings need their servants too.

Second, even assuming arguendo, that you can transcend the veil, understand that there are non-physical residents of the higher dimensions. These citizens, in some circles of practitioners, are known collectively as the “Pre-Adamics.” They are those who existed prior to man, represented as “Adam.” The non-physical Unseen is their home. To them you may have breached, not transcended the portal. Try to understand what you have done. Imagine being in your living room relaxing and some one just “pops” into your room. How welcoming will you be? So, transcend cautiously and above all respectfully. Don’t be an obnoxious spiritual tourist.

Third, you will be challenged, tested, scrutinized and yeah, possibly psychically assaulted. And – I bet you don’t get to “Talk to the manager!” Remember last week when your neighbors landscaper was blowing leaves off his lawn and made too much noise for your entitled tastes or some kid was riding a skateboard on your sidewalk and you challenged them? In the words of Bachman, Turner, Overdrive, “You ain’t seen nothing yet.” Wait until you are metaphysically confronted, challenged, and tested. They have “unique” ways to let you know their displeasure at your being present. 

Fourth, your attitude and negative energy may attract more than you bargained for. You may bring back a “souvenir,” baggage or even an actual entity that you attracted. That will assuredly not be something you want. You may not even be able to rid yourself of that which you attracted to this physical dimension.

IF you cross the portal to the first level of the non-physical realm you are in uncharted territory. Lose the attitude, be respectful – be humble- for once in your entitled life. You may even become a better citizen of the world in which we inhabit.

In future articles I will describe and attempt to chart my experiences. Please keep in mind that they are just that – my experiences. Transcending the various regions of the non-physical dimension isn’t like a series of steps leading to a plateau, rather, it is like a wave-function. You adjust your energy so as to vibrate along a wave function to the desired frequency of the region you choose to inhabit. Yeah, I know, it sounds very, very cliche; but it is what it is. A final word of warning which I borrowed from Rabbi Ariel Bar Tzadok:

Much more will follow, but for now, tread cautiously, be respectful at all times, observe and adhere to the guidelines as they are revealed to you.

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Katannabis: Kata Modifications

26 Apr

Katannabis kata are traditional karate kata that I slightly modified to enhance the entheogenic experience. In these blogs, I’ll be disclosing and discussing some of those modifications.

First allow me to address the purpose for modification.Katannabis does not emphasize self-defense. It emphasizes spirituality. Thus changes are made to foster that emphasis. It is important to note that the changes do; however, maintain martial efficacy. This is a hallmark of kata in general. Further, the changes also inspire a martial analysis, called “Bunkai,” so as to understand the practical self-defense application of the modification made for Katannabis.

Let’s turn to the first two kata in my Katannabis syllabus, Fuku and Gekisai Kata. I modified the opening and forward punches performed in both kata. Traditionally, As you can see in the videos, Fuku opens by stepping forward to a right Sanchin stance while executing a right closed middle block with Sanchin breathing and dynamics. Gekisai opens by stepping forward to a right Sanchin stance while executing a double closed middle block with Sanchin breathing and dynamics. I modified Fuku to open the same as Gekisai. My reasoning is that any lost bunkai (analysis of the kata, see Endnote number 1) is offset by the advantage of illustrating the inter-connectivity of kata. This is in reflection of a similar opening being maintained through Sanchin, Suparunpei and kata outside of the Goshin-Do style such as Sanseiryu and Shishoshin (and others that I am unaware of as they are outside of my Kata syllabus).

I also slightly modified the mechanics of punching. This modification serves two purposes. First, it again should the concept of unification of the kata within Katannabis (all kata are hidden in each other so as to form one conceptual kata). Second, the modification pays homage to the implied fighting distance reflected within each kata opening. (See Endnote # 1).

You can see both the traditional kata openings and the Katannabis kata modifications in these two videos.

Fuku Kata:

Gekisai Kata (For those viewers that find the traditional opening a bit unusual that is because the Goshin-Do Karate Gekisai is not derived from either Gekisai-Dai-Ichi not Gekisai-Dai-Ni, but is actually drawn from the Gekisai-Da-San Kata of Sensei Seikichi Toguchi.


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Endnotes:

1 – By analyzing the first two moves of Fuku and Gekisai Kata, an implied distancing (“Ma’ai”) is found unique to each. Fuku that starts with the above opening and proceeds by stepping forward to a left front stance executing a left lunge punch emphasizes a middle distance fight. Such a fight occurs at a distance whereby each opponent must step forward to contact the opponent with a hand strike or kick with the rear leg so as to cover distance. Further the opening posture of having one hand in front of you and one hand back in chamber represents a defensive posture where the desire to block and immediately counter is illustrated. By starting with a double hand middle bock and a stationary reverse punch, Gekisai indicates a close distance fight. In such a fight the desire is, first and foremost, protection. This is because at close distance you can hit your opponent without stepping forward or quickly, and deceptively, kick with the front leg. There is no need to close distance. Thus, both hands are in front of your body.

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Katannabis – Spatial Distortion: Introduction

12 Apr

“Spatial distortion” is one of the first phenomenon of Katannabis to manifest itself. Together with “Time-slip” these two phenomenon help build the foundation of your Katannabis meditation experience. I had previously posted an introduction to time-slip ( see endnote # 1), so this article will introduce you to spatial distortion.

Although spatial distortion is a unique epiphenomenon of Katannabis, I first encountered it as a young man in Sensei’s Dojo in Palisades Park, New Jersey. It was around 1973. I was twelve years old preparing for my purple belt test. For that rank, a candidate was required, inter alia, to demonstrate competency in the six kata required for that rank. An integral part of the test was to perform at least one of the six kata (if not all six, at Sensei’s discretion and whim) blindfolded. Incidentally, as you can see in the photo below, I passed my purple belt test – that’s me, number 4, receiving my rank from Sensei Nick D’Antuano, number 3 (for a full roster, see Endnote # 3).

With your sense of sight deprived, Sensei would be able to test the extent to which the Kata was ingrained within your body and spirit. In addition, being blind folded also tested your technical proficiency in the physical performance of the Kata. This proficiency relates to a concept that I call positional coincidence. (See endnote # 2). Performing Kata blindfolded causes you to lose your orientation within the dojo. You have no idea of the direction you are facing relative to the direction your started in, or your position on the floor relative to any external factors (the walls, etc). This is the cornerstone of spatial distortion.

Katannabis builds upon this cornerstone. During a Katannabis session, you should perform parts of the Kata with eyes closed. Your internal compass keeps you visually oriented to what’s in front, back and on your sides. As you sightlessly move through the Kata, the sequences disorientate your internal compass. Thus, your position within space is disoriented. You and the Kata are abstract, a free-flowing form. You move instinctively on a sub-conscious level. The body (as aided by sight) is divorced from the conscious mind. This is spatial distortion. 

The loss of spacial relativity – the distorting of your sense of “self within space” is a building block upon which a deeply rewarding meditation experience unfolds. Effectively, what is “You” disappears. Your sense of an individual moving the space within the pattern of a Kata is lost. You effectively become first the Kata and then space itself. Through the Kata you merged or morphed into space. I have included some of my Katannabis notes whereby I attempt to capture this sensation for your review.

You may become concerned when you first experience spatial distortion. The lack of orientation in space could be, well, disorientating. Do not worry. It a natural part of the process. Further, if you are concerned about achieving positional coincidence (and thus performing the Kata technically “correct”) – forget about it. Such is a vacuous concern that distracts form the beauty of Katannabis. Rather, embrace the sensation of spatial distortion, welcome it, become enveloped in it. As you develop proficiency within your Katannabis ritual meditation, spatial distortion and time-slip will help move you along the path you are seeking.

I say the above, with humility. I have had some very significant experience with my Katannabis meditation in the past two weeks. To be honest, I am still digesting not only the profound experiences but also their meaning. I do not disclose my revelations at this point in time as not only am I submerging myself within their light. In addition, and I am sorry to say, you are NOT ready for such disclosure — frankly, I hope I am ready for the revelations  . . .

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Sensei John Szmitkowski

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Endnotes:

1. For an introduction to time-slip, please use this link:  https://senseijohn.me/2023/03/07/katannabis-time-slip-introductory-comments/

2. Positional coincidence is a unique attribute of modern (post 1930’s) karate kata. A kata will start and end at the exact same point on the dojo floor. By having your eyes blind folded, you are unable to track your location relative to your starting point during the kata performance so as to “force” positional coincidence by artificially hitting the mark. Thus, the blind fold is a physical test of the technical proficiency by which you perform the kata.

3. In the photo of my purple belt promotion: Sensei Dave Crum (1), Sensei Dave Church (2), Sensei nick D’Antuano (3), Me (4), Sensei Toni Fabi (5), Shihan Tom DeFelice (6), Sensei Paul Recchia (7) & Sensei Jeff Tyne (10).

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Katannabis – Guideline # 4: Keep A Journal

30 Mar

Guideline # 4: Keep A Katannabis Journal

Notwithstanding my five decades of Karate and my over two decades of exploring Katannabis, I still memorialize my daily Katannabis session. Albeit, my session notes are rough. At a minimum the notes contain basic information as to the fundamentals of the session parameters. Namely, inter-alia, the strain of flower utilized, the dosage and frequency of cannabis, the type of incense or music, if any, the Kata performed and the order of performance. 

Using the parameters as a foundation, I then build my Katannabis session notes by memorializing my experiences, insights and inspirations as they occur to me. By spontaneously doing so, I am able to capture the essence of my Katannabis, without thought or preconception. This provides me with the purest documentation for further analysis, meditation and reflection. The “follow-up” considerations I do both while under the influence of the Katannabis cannabis entheogen and without same. 

I highly encourage you to maintain your own Katannabis journal. It is very important in early stages of Katannabis. I don’t think you can have a rewarding Katannabis experience without documenting your steps along the way. Trust me, your notes will be necessary as you modify your Katannabis syllabus. To this day, two decades later, though I have a core of Kata within my Katannabis syllabus, I still make adjustments to the order in which they are performed and other such adjustments. It is in the modifications that your experiences become heightened.

In addition, when you have a Katannabis experience, you want to document not only the experience but the conditions that gave rise to it. This serves a two-fold purpose. If the experience is positive, you will want to replicate it. If an experience cannot be replicated then it may not be an epiphenomenon of your Katannabis. It may simply be a one-time coincidence. 

If, on the other hand, your experience is one that is unpleasant, and “Yes,” you will have such an experience. You will want to fully understand the experience and the manner in which it arose. Then you can make an informed decision as to whether such an experience was an epiphenomenon of your Katannabis and if so, how to avoid it.

I know this sounds a bit like school and homework. You can make the process enjoyable. I love the feel of writing with a fountain pen, so I keep my pens handy during Katannabis. Each pen is filled with its own unique ink which adds to the enjoyment. I also include little sketches and diagrams. An artist I am not, but again, this adds to the overall experience. In fact, I look at the journaling process as a “Kata” within my syllabus. And, “Yes,” the act of writing can be looked at as a Kata. 

Katannabis ritual meditation is a serious endeavor. That being said, in addition to be enlightening, thought-provoking and eye-opening, it should be enjoyable. In my experience, I find the act of memorializing my experiences adds to such enjoyment. Have a puff or an edible, do you Kata and get out that pen and paper. Until next time, 

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Sensei John Szmitkowski

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Sensei’s Journal: Entry # 21 – Why Keep A Katannabis Journal

20 Mar

It’s been quite a while since I posted a journal entry. Frankly, and I don’t know why, I’ve felt compelled to disseminate as much information as possible as to the process of developing your own Katannabis. The result is this new resource section https://senseijohn.me/2023/02/13/katannabis-syllabus-resources/ . This link has all your Katannabis resources.

For this journal entry, I’d like to share with you a few of my raw journal notes.

I keep a pad and my beloved fountain pens handy during all of my Katannabis sessions. I want to contemporaneously memorialize my observations and experiences while I am within the throes of the session. After I complete the session, I make my final notes. On a weekly basis I compile all my raw notes and make a list of those areas that require a more detailed exploration. In my experience, topics such as “time-slip,” “spatial distortion,” and the “Mandala-effect,” to name a few are a direct result of this process.

My detailed notes are then filed into one of my many Katannabis three-ring binder type notebooks. These notebooks are organized generally as to the substantive process of Katannabis, effects and experiences of Katannabis, “higher dimensional” notes, psychic self-defense notes and other highly advanced Katannabis experiences. 

I highly encourage you to maintain your own Katannabis journal. It is very important in early stages of Katannabis. I don’t think you can have a rewarding Katannabis experience without documenting your steps along the way. Trust me, your notes will be necessary as you modify your Katannabis syllabus. To this day, two decades later, though I have a core of Kata within my Katannabis syllabus, I still make adjustments to the order in which they are performed and other such adjustments. It is in the modifications that your experiences become heightened.

In addition, when you have a Katannabis experience, you want to document not only the experience but the conditions that gave rise to it. This serves a two-fold purpose. If the experience is positive, you will want to replicate it. If an experience cannot be replicated then it may not be an epiphenomenon of your Katannabis. It may simply be a one-time coincidence. 

If, on the other hand, your experience is one that is unpleasant, and “Yes,” you will have such an experience. You will want to fully understand the experience and the manner in which it arose. Then you can make an informed decision as to whether such an experience was an epiphenomenon of your Katannabis and if so, how to avoid it.

I know this sounds a bit like school and homework. You can make the process enjoyable. I love the feel of writing with a fountain pen, so I keep my pens handy during Katannabis. Each pen is filled with its own unique ink which adds to the enjoyment. I also include little sketches and diagrams. An artist I am not, but again, this adds to the overall experience. In fact, I look at the journaling process as a “Kata” within my syllabus. And, “Yes,” the act of writing can be looked at as a Kata. 

Katannabis ritual meditation is a serious endeavor. That being said, in addition to be enlightening, thought-provoking and eye-opening, it should be enjoyable. In my experience, I find the act of memorializing my experiences adds to such enjoyment. Have a puff or an edible, do you Kata and get out that pen and paper. Until next time, 

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Sensei John Szmitkowski

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Katannabis – Ascendancy & Positional Coincidence

10 Mar

There is a unique characteristic of traditional karate katana called “positional coincidence” (hereinafter “PC”). PC is the term I use to describe the characteristic that traditional karate kata begin and end at the exact same point on the ground. There is a loose philosophical linch pin that grounds this concept. 

The idea is that you travel through life and encounter a challenge, in the case of kata, a physical confrontation. You defend against that challenge or confrontation, represented by the performance of the kata. Once complete you again begin your life at the exact same point wherein you encountered the challenge. You resume your life as if the challenge, being so trivial, did not interfere with it.

For many years, I have been reflecting upon the philosophy of PC. I have a working hypothesis that PC is not truly accurate. You do not simply resume your life after a challenge. Rather, you are better off and enriched by meeting the challenge and overcoming it. For this reason, in the mid-2000’s began to advocate the idea that once a kata is completed, you should move an inch forward. This one inch differential symbolizes this enrichment – You are better off for performing the kata then if you did not. See, for example, the following article from April, 2014 for my “Sanchin-For-Everyone-One students.”    https://senseijohn.me/2014/04/06/one-inch-thats-ok/

During this time, I seriously began documenting, codifying and memorializing my research and experiments with Katannabis.™ I created the Sanchin-Dai Kata (“Great Three Battles”) as part of an experiment into the “Prayer-effect” of Kata. The prayer-effect is one means of attaining the ultimate experience of Katannabis meditation – the attainment of first a higher state of physical being and second experiencing the higher dimensional states first hand. 

At the end of the Sanchin-Dai Kata, the performer has a choice to make. The performer can spiritually choose to ascend to a higher state of consciousness or higher dimensional state. If so, the performer would step forward on the last three steps of the Kata, thus completing the Kata forward of his start position. This avoidance of PC symbolizes the ascension. If; however, the performer choose not to ascend, but remain in this plane of existence, albeit it in a higher state of consciousness, then they would step back. Thus positional coincidence would be maintained. You can view some of my notes below (See endnote # 1).

This may seem trivial, but seven years later, as I continue to practice, evolve and memorialize my Katannabis research, this relatively simple adjustment has come to represent a greater significance than I originally hypothesized. But, that is for a much later. Time. Honestly, you are not ready for that level – yet. (See Endnote # 2) For now, try my little PC experiment as part of your own kata-meditation, or begin your Katannabis journey today for FREE – see the link in the notes.

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Sensei John Szmitkowski

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Endnotes: 

1. My desire to memorialize and sometimes publish my findings is tempered by a nagging feeling that by publishing my experiences, I am trivializing them by making them too easily attainable. To put my concerns at rest, I’m not going to re-type my notes. Rather, I simply going to upload them as Jpegs. You’ll have to go through the “effort” of clicking on the to read. That may dissuade all those save those who are really interested in probing the profound meditative effects of Katannabis. All others, press the “escape” button and click off this site then go purchase your self-help books, crystals, new yoga pants and incense. This isn’t for you.

2. “The threshold of the Unseen is a treacherous coast on which to bathe. There are potholes and currents and quicksand. The strong swimmer (an adept at Katannabis) Amy venture in comparative safety. The non-swimmer (ignorant of Katannabis) who takes counsel of nothing but his own impulses, may pay for his temerity with his life. . .  Psychic Self-Defense, Edith Fortune, E-Book, Chapter I. 

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Katannabis – Time-slip: Introductory Comments

7 Mar

Time-slip is a name I created to describe one of Katannabis’ earliest experiential phenomenon. Together with a phenomenon I call “spatial distortion,” time-slip is one of the first epiphenomenon of Katannabis meditation that you will experience. 

I first encountered time-slip while performing the mandala sequences of Suparunpei Kata. In very general terms, time-slip is the perception of an alteration of time as normally experienced otherwise. This can be a perceived slowing or quickening experience of time. It can also be the feeling of “lost” or “forgotten”time. I’ll give specific examples of each in a later submission. For now, I’d like to offer a few preliminary comments. 

As always, don’t let my experiences skew yours. My experiences and observations should only provide a framework upon which to build your own. It is for this reason that your should keep a journal of your experiences, preferably while still under the effects of a Katannabis session. 

You must keep in mind a few rudimentary facts about time. They are provided to make you think about your own experiments and experiences with time as it relates to your Katannabis meditation. Let these comments and your experiences motivate you to conduct more external (science based) research into the topic of time. This will ultimately deepen and enrich your Katannabis ritual mediation. Be intrigued! For example, I’ve attached a photo of my personal notes from a “Time Dilation” video from the World Science Festival. Really interesting stuff especially when you start to put that within the context of your Katannabis.

For this brief introductory article there are two points to bear in mind about time. The first point is a physical one. Time is subject to “dilation.” That is to say: The faster you move through space, the slower you move through time.”

The second point is a non-physical one. Time is a memory (past), a perception (current) and an anticipation (future). It is the merging of these three events that gives us the impression of a so-called “arrow of time.” I think, repeat, think, that it is this arrow of time that is “slipped” as your perform your Kata during a Katannabis session. My hypothesis is that you become so in the “now” that the memory of the move you just performed (past) is lost as soon as it is performed. You become so entangled with the current move (present) that there is no anticipation of the next move (future). Your body is merely on autopilot through the Kata. Your mind is divorced from the process – it is freed. (See Endnote # 1).Thus, I hypothesize, you no longer experience an arrow of time. (See endnote # 2).

Merge the above two points on time together and consider – You are moving through space, thus a very, very small dilution of time – imperceptible, but exists on some scale, measurable. The sequences themselves are the “snapshots” not “video” thus, all moves are present at the same time, regardless of appropriate sequences. Kata combined with the entheogen, cannabis, also effects directly your ability to perceive time. And there you go. A brief introduction to the epiphenomenon I call “time-slip.” In the next article on the topic, I’ll share with you some of my personal experiences of time-slip. In doing so, I will provide you with an indicia of what to expect so that you can recognize your own perception of time-slip as it manifests in your Katannabis.

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Sensei John Szmitkowski

Endnotes:

*with the privilege and permission of the superiors

1. This is a drastically different experience from performing a Kata with a martial intent. In that performance, the overriding principle is one of “Zen-Ken-Ichi,” “Mind and fist are one.” Whereas in Katannabis, with the assistance of the cannabis entheogen, the mind, spirit, soul, whatever you wish to call it is separated from the body so as to vibrate to a higher dimension. This “time-slip” is encountered.

2. Experientially, I can say that my Kata becomes one of those picture books of static sequential images that you flip to create movement. That is to say the Kata is not a video, but rather multiple static images.

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Zazen – The “Big-Bang” Of All Kata

3 Mar

The Big-Bang of Kata: Zazen

Science is in agreement, at least until a new theory is agreed upon, that the universe started with a “Big-bang.” The Big Bang Theory essentially holds that our universe was once an infinitely small point of potential, a singularity. 

Katannabis and Kata-Rx also started out as a singularity; a single point of energy-potential. So, what is the singularity, compressed energy potential, of Kata? And by extension, Katannabis? 

The answer is – Zazen! Yes, seated meditation!

The analysis of my hypothesis begins with the idea that there are Kata said to be hidden within other Kata. Gekisai Kata is hidden within Fuku Kata. Any Kata with a “dai” suffix is hidden within a Kata with a “sho” suffix. If you understand that then you can extrapolate that in so far as the three battles of Sanchin Kata are found within all Kata * Then you can say that all kata are hidden within Sanchin. It is then asked – Within what is hidden Sanchin Kata?

The answer is Zazen – the three battles are found, even if only by minute analysis, within Zazen – you must breathe, move your body, though seated the body still moves on a microscopic cellular level, and state of mind is actually Mushin – no state of mind. By extension, Zazen is also a physical state, a spiritual state and a metaphysical state. Thus, no matter how they are delineated, Zazen encompasses all three battles of Sanchin.

  • Sanchin Kata is hidden in Zazen (seated meditation),
  • All Kata are hidden in Sanchin Kata,
  • Therefore: All Kata are hidden in Zazen.

It is for this reason that Zazen, seated meditation, is an integral part of Katannabis. Now for the person or persons that will say, “Hey Sensei, if you are seated in Zazen, you are not moving your body!” Oh ye of little understanding. Of course your body is moving  while seated in Zazen. Your body moves when you are sleeping, unconscious or even under anesthesia. In all instances, your blood flows, your lungs expand and contract, you organs perform, cells metabolize, so your body is moving!

Now – go practice your Katannabis and think deeply on this.

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Sensei John Szmitkowski

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Katannabis – Designing Your Kata Syllabus: Level VI

2 Mar

Level VI Kata

The last level at last. Level VI is the level that I call, “Level/No-Level.” Level/No-level is a nod towards the state-of-mind known as Mushin/No-Shin, “Mind-no mind.” Level VI is a level in an of itself, but isn’t. It is active but static, physical but non-physical. It will have two kata. The first is the omnipresent, primordial Kata, Sanchin. Books, volumes and volumes of books can (and should) be written on Sanchin. In fact there will be very detailed discussion of Sanchin further on. Want a hint at the esoteric, just search Sanchin in this sites search bar and see what I’ve previously written about this remarkable Kata. Within the context of Katannabis, Sanchin shines and reveals its deepest, sometimes darkest secrets.

If you do not already know Sanchin – learn it. At age eleven when I first encountered Sanchin Sensei told me it was “moving meditation.” Trust me Sensei himself had no idea. Now, at age sixty-two, with Katannabis, I am finally exploring its true hidden, dare I say Divine, aspects.

The level goes from “moving meditation” to conclude with Zazen, seated mediation. For now, understand that Zazen is analogous to the universe’s so-called “big-bang.” The point at which everything started – the point of compressed potential. I’ll explore more, but for now understand that Zazen is the “big-bang” of every and all – yes – every and all Kata. Zazen is potential. Potential of all Kata exist within Zazen. Though static, it is energetic!

Here’s a fun one – Sanchin Kata Motorcycle Ride amongst the cotton fields of Arizona:

Cum Superiorum Privilegio Veniaque

Sensei John Szmitkowski

Endnotes:

 1. Having only spent the last twenty or so years of my fifty-two year kata journey on the topic of Katannabis, my research into Levels IV to VI is limited. I am convinced that these levels must utilize what I call the “Sacred-Trinity” of Kia, namely: Seienchin, Suparunpei and Sanchin. Now, I fully realize that if these Kata are not in your martial arts kata catalogue, it would be a tall order to try to learn all three. To allow you to experience Katannabis without this additional burden, I created the “Sanchin-Dai” (“Great Three Battles”) Kata which incorporates the salient concepts of the sacred-trinity as far as Katannabis meditation is concerned. You may learn Sanchin-Dai Kata for yourself using this link: – – – Coming Soon – – 

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Katannabis – Designing You Kata Syllabus: Level V Kata

1 Mar

Level V Kata

Level V will be an interesting level for you to explore. It is at the end of level IV, moving into level V where you will begin to experience and “dip your toes” into the non-physical waters of the esoteric kata experience. This is the level that, in the early stages of you Katannabis meditation exploration, you will encounter the unknown and unseen. The Kata that will bring you there is Suparunpei. For those that do not have Suparunpei Kata in your kata syllabus, please see endnote # 1. 

I’ve included a copy of my journal with my earliest memory of learning Suparunpei Kata. I encourage you to at least give it a cursory read. In it I relate the advice I personally, out of a group of fifty or so students, was given by Sensei. At the time, I was told I would be the one to understand its meaning – “ You cannot perform Suparunpei Kata (which Sensei called “Pechurin” in his native Okinawa dialect) if you are spiritually impure.” It seemed strange at the time that I was singled out and quietly told this. Now, decades later I fully understand the import of Sensei’s words. 

So, again, if you do not know Suparunpei Kata, endnote # 1 provides a link to learn my Sanchin-dai Kata (“Great Three Battles”). Both Suparunpei and Sanchin-dai will produce the effects that will help you enter and explore the Unseen. These effects are discussed in great detail in later chapters. For now, I wish to acquaint you with them. I call these phenomenon the following:

  • The Mandala-effect;
  • Spatial Distortion;
  • Time-Slip.

The above are not presented in any order. When I first experienced the phenomenon I had no idea what exactly was happening. It took time to first understand and identify and then label, quantify and explain. To the best of my knowledge the phenomenon of spatial distortion was first but closely followed by the phenomena of time-slip. It took more time to realize that the Mandala-effect was, perhaps, the overriding phenomenon that gives birth to the other two. 

You will, repeat, will, experience these new phenomenon. The fact is they help form the portal to the exploration of the non-physical dimensions. My dojo patch always incorporated the symbol of a Tori. I’ve worn that patch since 1971. It took decades for me and the advent of Katannabis ritual meditation for me to appreciate the symbolism of the Tori – a gateway or portal. Suparunpei and Sanchin-dai become the Tori. 

I would wholeheartedly encourage you to keep a journal of your Katannabis experiences. Documenting them will help you review and understand the process. I am merely guiding you. You will determine and find your own path. You can use the detailed discussion of these phenomenon as a template for your own experiences and notes.

Cum Superiorum Privilegio Veniaque

Sensei John Szmitkowski

Bonus – Suparunpei as Mala journal notes

Endnotes:

 1. Having only spent the last twenty or so years of my fifty-two year kata journey on the topic of Katannabis, my research into Levels IV to VI is limited. I am convinced that these levels must utilize what I call the “Sacred-Trinity” of Kata, namely: Seienchin, Suparunpei and Sanchin. Now, I fully realize that if these Kata are not in your martial arts kata catalogue, it would be a tall order to try to learn all three. To allow you to experience Katannabis without this additional burden, I created the “Sanchin-Dai” (“Great Three Battles”) Kata which incorporates the salient concepts of the sacred-trinity as far as Katannabis meditation is concerned. You may learn Sanchin-Dai Kata for yourself using this link: – – Coming Soon – – 

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Katannabis – Designing Your Kata Syllabus: Level IV Kata

23 Feb

Level IV Kata

In this level the “non-physical, non-apparent aspect” of the Kata is all important. Do not view techniques as strikes, blocks and kicks that come in contact with an imaginary opponent. Rather, view the techniques as being necessary to move percussive energy wave. The strikes, blocks and kicks are but a means to move the air, the molecules in the air, generating magnetic and gravitational waves. I encourage you to do as much supplemental research as possible. Physics has shown that all of our physical movements generate electro-magnetic and gravitational waves. It is this phenomenon that you wish to exhibit in your Kata at this level. Intrigued? If so, you may want to click these two links on factors (internal & external, seen & unseen) that affect your Kata – do some research on it and blow your mind:  (internal) https://senseijohn.me/2022/08/08/internal-factors-involved-in-katannabis-part-1-of-2/ and (external) https://senseijohn.me/2022/09/12/external-factors-involved-in-katannabis-part-2-of-2/

In my experience the single best Kata for this level is Seienchin. (For those readers unfamiliar with Seienchin, please see endnote # 1) Now, I will readily admit that Seienchin is near and dear to my heart. It is my closest Kata companion since I first learned it as a green belt in 1975. So, its been with me for a while. I was always drawn to it. Throughout my life it nurtured and sustained me in times of need. So, yeah, I am prejudiced to it.

I believe that it is the manner in which Seienchin is performed that makes it perfect for the requirements of this level. Seienchin representing the “Calm in the storm/storm in the calm,” embodies perfectly the duality of nature and the universe. The movements of the Kata reflect this. It starts off in a side stance, low and deep with movements that are slow, methodical with deep abdominal breathing and dynamic muscle control. It progresses to sharp, focused fast, energetic, kinetic movements. The alternates between the two types of movements. Intrigued? Here’s a bonus – my journal on the alternative interpretation of Seienchin: “Walk far to quell & conquer.”

The key, I think, its to envelope yourself in the physicality of your being, represented by the “storm” or the swift fast movements and the non-physical nature of your essence, represented by the slow, methodical, “calm” movements. 

Bearing the in mind, if you do not have Seienchin Kata within your curriculum, you have two choices: 

  • You can learn a similar Kata that I have created to fill the requirements of this level and the next. I call this Kata, Sanchin-Dai, or “Great Three Battles.” I will put a link to free online instruction for this Kata in the endnotes in the near future, or,
  • You can modify the performance of any Kata to meet the performance of Seienchin. I would note that such modification should include the use of a side stance in the beginning. As will be discussed in more detail in the advanced section, the physical requirements and “discomfort” associated with a deep side stance, held for a long period provide a great transitional means to deemphasize the physical to the non-physical. This is for a more advanced chapter. For now, consider the necessity of using a side stance well in any modification to your existing Kata.

Depending upon my state-of-mind at the start of a Katannabis session, I sometimes will imbue another dose of the entheogen prior to beginning this level. If so, I usually sit in Zazen, seated meditation, for about five minutes before starting so as to let the additional entheogen take effect. More is discussed on this in later chapters. You can experiment (and document your results) as to the administration of the cannabis entheogen, dosage and efficacy of the strain you use.)

Upon completing this level, there is a pervasive sense, experience of the Non-physical, energetic reality that exists and envelopes your physical being. You will leave the physical boundaries of your body and merge with such realities. The next level will break you through the portal.

Cum Superiorum Privilegio Veniaque

Sensei John Szmitkowski

Endnotes:

 1. Having only spent the last twenty or so years of my fifty-two year kata journey on the topic of Katannabis, my research into Levels IV to VI is limited. I am convinced that these levels must utilize what I call the “Sacred-Trinity” of Kata, namely: Seienchin, Suparunpei and Sanchin. Now, I fully realize that if these Kata are not in your martial arts kata catalogue, it would be a tall order to try to learn all three. To allow you to experience Katannabis without this additional burden, I created the “Sanchin-Dai” (“Great Three Battles”) Kata which incorporates the salient concepts of the sacred-trinity as far as Katannabis meditation is concerned. You may learn Sanchin-Dai Kata for yourself using this link:  —- Coming soon —-

Bouns!!! Seienchin Kata with Wild Horses filmed at the Lower Salt River, Tonto National Forest, Arizona

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Katannabis – Designing Your Kata Syllabus: Level III Kata

22 Feb

Level III Kata

In this level I recommend two kata. I am not sure if such is a necessity, but in my Katannabis, I find the two of the shortest duration Kata within the Goshin-Do system work best. You may find the same applies within you Kata curriculum. 

The goal of the two Kata is to foster the transition stage from a physical based experience to a more non-physical experience. Level II laid the foundation by using a Kata that had a non-physical significance. In this level, we try to duplicate that non-physicalness within the physicality of two Kata. I’ll repeat that the two Kata I use in my Katannabis are, first, Ananku and second Seipai (see Endnotes for a video)

The Kata will foster this transaction in two different ways. The first fast is performed with Kime (focus). Again, I find the best Kata should be short, fast, and powerful. I find a short Kata works best to allow you to transition the power and perception of power from a physical to a spiritual. How? Notwithstanding that you are physically performing the movements swift, powerful and with intent (Zen-Ken-Ichi, “Mind and fist are one”) you want to channel that energy not as a physical force but as a forceful energy wave emanating from the physical movement. Think of putting out a candle flame with your punch – it is the wave of energy, not the fist that does so.This shift of perception is the groundwork for transitioning from the realm of physical sensation to the realm of the energy wave which is derived from the physical movements of the kata. Like two different universes within one space, a co-existing multi-verse of perception. Think to the first time you learned to punch, or, gasp, break a board, you were told to penetrate the target but to “snap” your punch, not push through it. Thus, part and parcel with the physical penetration, there is a percussive energy wave.

The second Kata, also of a short direction is one that while using Kime, is performed with flowing, light, swift movements. It is the flowing nature of the performance that, I submit, is key. If you established a percussive energy wave with the first Kata, this Kata allows you to perceive yourself as riding that percussive energy wave. In my syllabus, the Kata Seipai fits that requirement perfectly. If you are unfamiliar with the Kata, you can easily find an online video. If you do not have a Kata that is performed in the manner of Seipai, then you can adapt one of your Kata. Remember, it is not necessarily the sequences of the Kata, but the manner in which they are performed – a subdued , snappy Kime, flowing, light, graceful movements. I would say this is akin to a Kata with Kime mixed with a Tai Chi performance influence. To test this theory, I tried substituting the Kata Wansu performed in this manner in lieu of Seipai and achieved acceptable results. Note that Wansu is also a relatively short duration Kata.

Visualization: At this level, your visualization is one of a Tableau Rosa – a blank slate. To the extension possible, you must view your actual surroundings with a gaze called “Boketto.” Boketto is to view your surroundings, preferably outdoors in nature, without preconception or definition. That is to say, look at a tree, or grass, etc without forming their name in your mind. It is the name that drags along a preconception. This is to be avoided. In its place, let your mind fill itself with the “Mind of a white belt.” Remember your first days, weeks and months in the Dojo – you did not know the names of techniques or Kata practiced by your seniors, rather you observed purely without association. This is your visualization and mindset during this level.

To recap a few highlights:

  • The levels progress from a physical based experience to a non-physical one;
  • This progression also affects one’s mental viewpoint from a physical based reality, Level I envisions the mythical Kata combat to a non-physical based experience, the combat becomes a non-physical energy;
  • Boketto and the “mind of white belt” will begin to transition you from the pre-judged, pre-conceived physical reality to the unknown and unseen non-physical dimensions that exists concurrently with our physical based one.

The Kata in these three levels allow you to now “cross the threshold” of that experience and build upon it in the next three levels. Intrigued? If so, you may want to click these two links on factors (internal & external, seen & unseen) that affect your Kata – do some research on it and blow your mind:  (internal) https://senseijohn.me/2022/08/08/internal-factors-involved-in-katannabis-part-1-of-2/ and (external) https://senseijohn.me/2022/09/12/external-factors-involved-in-katannabis-part-2-of-2/

Enjoy your Katannabis with a pure heart, 

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Sensei John Szmitkowski

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Katannabis – Designing Your Kata Syllabus: Level II Kata

21 Feb

Detail of levels

Level II Kata

Level Two is an interesting level. The kata you choose for this level will not be selected for its physical characteristics. That being said, the Kata must be one that is, again, performed with Kime (focus) and not one with exaggerated breathing and dynamic tension. Don’t worry, such kata will play a very important role in the levels to come.

The kata in this level will be one chosen for its non-physical properties. The kata must be associated, linked, intertwined with a memory. The memory may be one of a place, event, or person. The goal of level two is to call to mind the non-physical properties of kata. Each kata contains a mental state, emotion, psyche all found within the performer. This level wants the Katannabis practitioner to awaken him or her self to the non-physical properties of kata. This is particularly so with the ability of kata to link us to past events, persons or places with still reside within our psyche.

My chosen Kata provides an excellent example.

The Kata I use for the level is Kunchaba Kata (See below for a video featuring Hanshi Frank Van Lenten). It is a kata that is not part of the Goshin-Do style I learned. It was incorporated into the style after Shihan DeFelice left the Goshin-Do Kyokai. A member of the Kyokai that became a great friend in my later years was Shihan Wayne Norlander. Shihan Norlander, or “Sensei Wayne,” as I knew him attained the rank of  Ku-Dan, ninth-degree black belt at the time his untimely death on May 18th 2011. Sensei Wayne, and I would share many thoughts, ideas, theories and yes, even kata. One such kata he shared with me was Kunchaba. In exchange, I taught his two senior Yudansha the Ufuichiku No Eaku (Oar) Kata.

Sensei’s passing, May 18th, 2011, was a Wednesday. Every Wednesday, since that melancholy day, I have performed Kunchaba in his memory. This had two effects. First, in the thirteen years, more than 676 Wednesdays, since that day, the Kunchaba Kata has been inextricably linked to Sensei’s memory and honor. In essence, it is imbued with his spirit; almost to a point of personification. Second, Wednesday has effectively become a sacred, almost “holy” day for me. Many strange events have taken place on a Wednesday – even having my life saved, you can read about that here  https://senseijohn.me/2017/02/01/a-deceased-sensei-saved-my-life/ . Thus, for my Katannabis, it is the perfect kata for level two.

Do not despair if you do not presently have such a kata in your repertoire. You can also “manufacture” the personal connection. For example, you can use a kata that you 

  • Have a special memory or story attached to, especially if it pertains to your instructor or the learning of the Kata;
  • A favorite Kata that you performed on vacation, or for a special event that would invoke a memory of that special place;
  • A Kata you otherwise enjoy that you could imbue with memory by performing regularly throughout you daily life;
  • Gasp!! A Kata you perform at tournaments. Yeah, being no fan of the superficiality of tournaments, I’m grasping at straws here to get you started on your Katannabis meditation journey.

As Katannabis ritual meditation uses the physical battles of Kata as a catalyst to explore the Non-physical Battles, to wit: the Spiritual (psyche, emotions, etc) and the Metaphysical (higher frequency and dimensional environments), it is at this level that the non-physical components of a Kata needs to move to the forefront. Choose your Kata wisely and imbue it with as much non-physical energy as you can. This will only increase in efficacy as your walk further down the path of your Katannabis journey. Most recently, I have rearranged my Katannabis Kata syllabus to begin my session with my level two Kata – Kunchaba. It has become that powerful. Though not a plant, kata is almost an entheogen in and of itself. 

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Katannabis – Advanced Resources

21 Feb

Katannabis Advanced Topics (NOT for the Faint-at-heart)

The following topics are reserved for the Advanced Katannabis practitioner and beyond the reach of the beginner. Frankly, peruse, read and study these topics ONLY if you have at least one year of Katannabis experience. To do otherwise is to court danger.

Unlike the Syllabus and Resources, which are presented in the order you should learn them, the Advanced Concepts are not presented in a “syllabus-style” order. I have endeavored to present them in the order in which they unveiled and revealed themselves to me. This may not necessarily be your experience. If you have an experience in your Katannabis, please try to match same with any of the following topics:

Advanced Guidelines:

(Pay attention – V.I.P.)

Guideline # 5: Spiritual “Karens” and “Bobs” Tread Carefully   https://senseijohn.me/2023/05/04/guideline-5-higher-dimensions-spiritual-karens-or-bobs-tread-carefully/

Katannabis – Advanced Topics:

Internal factors interacting with Katannabis: https://senseijohn.me/2022/08/08/internal-factors-involved-in-katannabis-part-1-of-2/

External factors interacting with Katannabis:  https://senseijohn.me/2022/09/12/external-factors-involved-in-katannabis-part-2-of-2/

Mandala Effect:

Introduction: https://senseijohn.me/2023/01/30/katannabis-mandala-effect-introduction/

A Little Mandala Fun: https://senseijohn.me/2022/07/25/katannabis-the-mandala-effect-a-little-fun/

Spatial Distortion:

Time-Slip:

Prayer-Effect:

Introduction:  https://senseijohn.me/2022/10/03/katannabis-and-prayer-enhanced-meditation/

Prayer & (Kata) Sacrifice:  https://senseijohn.me/2022/10/17/katannabis-effect-of-sacrifice-prayer/

Sanchin-Dai Kata (The Great Three Battles):

Introduction:  https://senseijohn.me/2022/10/31/the-great-three-battles/

            Ascendancy & Positional Coincidence (Introduction): https://senseijohn.me/2023/03/10/katannabis-ascendancy-positional-coincidence/

Hypnagogenic State:

Coming Soon

My Personal Katannabis Journal:

My full Katannabis journal (in reverse chronological order: https://senseijohn.me/category/journal-senseis-kata-rx-exploration/

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