Sanchin Coaching

This course is organized into 7 sections and each section focuses on a unique theme and a specific word. Some sections are broken down into chapters, and each chapter is designed to be done in about a week, but there are no time restrictions in this course so feel free to take as long as you'd like. It's important to complete the chapters in order since the material builds on itself.

Aside from the video lessons, there are reflective self-study exercises and physical/mental brain training exercises for each chapter. Doing all of these is important - you will learn by thinking and feeling - through both emotional and physical kinds of feeling. This is a holistic way to ensure these perspectives, tools and skills become part of your life rather than something you forget or don't know how to apply. 

Section 1 (chapter 1) - Course introduction, determining your purpose and introduction to MBS command exercises

• The word being explored is "curiosity".
• Learn about how the course works, the value and benefit you'll get and about the instructor.
• Explore what you want to do, what you want to have and what you want to be in your life.
• Begin to think about your overarching purpose, and start to discover opportunities that you can turn into actionable goals for self-improvement.
• Learn the different components of what makes you unique - your human nature, individual nature and identity.
• Introduction to MBS command exercises (brain training physical and mental exercises). There are different exercises that help improve your command of your mind, your body and your spirit (energy level).

Section 2 (chapters 2 and 3) - Exploring identity through an artistic exercise, learning about human survival mechanisms and understanding motivation

• The word being explored is "wisdom".
• Explore the depth and richness of your identity through a unique artistic exercise.
• Become familiar with the human brain and the fight or flight mechanism.
• Learn your unique tendencies towards fight and/or flight behaviours and reactions.
• Introduction to the "model of base human nature" - the main model presented in this course from which you'll gain insight on your inner workings.
• Learn the role defense mechanisms play in directing your thoughts and behaviour, and how you can begin to manage these mechanisms.
• Develop improved intrinsic motivation.
• Learn to to allow your brain to accept change so you can choose to modify your thoughts and feelings.

Section 3 (chapters 4 and 5) - Redefining fighting and conflict, and lessons from the psychology of martial arts strategy and philosophy

• The word being explored is "fighting" and by extension, "conflict".
• Learn the psychological skills and tactics used by warriors to to remain calm and in control in battle. See how they used their minds to overcome enemies. Apply these skills in peaceful ways in your own life.
• Some of these skills and tactics include ways of seeing and perceiving, "mushin" or flow state, "infection", fluidity of mind, mind-body inner and outer balance, intuition and mastery, beginner's mind, bias and more.
• Understand where conflict comes from, and how to recognize it early to prevent, mitigate or manage it effectively.
• Appreciate the ways that words and language shape our perceptions of reality.
• Take a deep dive to understand all the different "shades of fighting", starting with the adolescent (what you first recognize fighting as) through to the mature (kinds of fighting you don't often recognize).
• Learn how the ways you approach conflict affects the fight or flight response, and your interpersonal relationships.
• Exercises to "fight" with your thoughts and "fight" for your purpose.
• Putting MBS command all together with some traditional martial arts exercises.

Section 4 (chapters 6 and 7) - Exploring, developing and gaining command of your personal super powers

• The word being explored is "freedom"
• Learn about the Cartesian Division and it's role in creating conflict and friction both within our minds and in the world.
• Differentiate between rational and intuitive kinds of knowledge and learning. Use this concept to help bring balance into your life. 
• Explore the concept of identity and self-worth more deeply. 
• Cultivate a super power - your attention. Learn how attention is a commodity and why you may not be in full control of yours, yet.
• Understand how people are influenced, the weaponization of words, and how to protect yourself from influence and manipulation (by nature, we are all at least a little bit susceptible).
• Remove blocks to creativity and effectiveness such as denial, complexity-induced fear, and deceptive simplicity.
• Expose your false mind and discover your original mind.
• Case study - a real world example of adolescent fighting negatively impacting problem solving (and the problem is REALLY simple looking). 

Section 5 (chapters 8 and 9) - How empathy and understanding creates opportunities, removes uncertainty and reduces fear

• The word being explored is "empathy".
• Learn new ways of looking at and practicing empathy and compassion. Understand how they fit into the "model of base human nature".
• See how empathy is the "great revealer" - clearing away the fog of uncertainty and doubt and helping us become really effective.
• Change the way you approach conflict management by choosing attractive, collaborative and productive ways of fighting over divisive, destructive and disempowering ways of fighting.
• Improve your listening skills.
• Explore the main cognitive biases that get in the way of your growth.
• Remove a huge barrier to success - excuses (hint: they don't actually exist).

Section 6 (chapters 10 and 11) - Leadership skill development and new paradigms 

• The word being explored is "integrity".
• Practice techniques for changing limiting beliefs and balancing thought distortions.
• Brush up on communication skills and learn how to facilitate effective dialogue.
• Learn how to give to others and make sacrifices without burning yourself out.
• Appreciate the "language of leadership" - how your choice of words can subtly and subconsciously affect and influence people.
• Learn the best problem solving approach - creative or focused.
• Write your purpose statement and become the artist that paints the story of you.

Section 7 (chapter 12) - Program summary of key insights, choosing your own unique path (what's next)

• The word being explored is "choice"
• Feel empowered to make choices and decisions that will align with your purpose and serve you well in your life.
• Become comfortable with discomfort, uncertainty, vulnerability and find immense strength in that comfort.
• Build an intrinsic focus through reflection.
• Apply self-development knowledge and skills - take action on opportunities you identified by running small "experiments".
• Listen to a simple personal story where the instructor applied "shades of fighting" concepts to peacefully and effectively resolve a common kind of conflict. See how the fights were conducted both within the instructor's mind and between another individual.
• Practice a "master" MBS command exercise sequence to fully engrain what you learned throughout your whole being. It's science - if you learn it and feel it, you will transform.
• Put it all together and feel confident in approaching, discussing, managing and solving complex issues and challenges
• Create a "master reflection" to solidify the insights you learned about yourself so you can take action on the many opportunities you uncovered.

Supplemental content, exercises, video and audio

• The mental and physical exercises introduced in each chapter will be available in this section for quick reference. You don't need to remember which chapter a particular exercise was from