Training the Mind -Rōnin 

Nothing more humbling than a man who can cause alot of destruction teaching one how to be in peace.

This should be integrated into unit morning PT for every Army unit. I studied and trained in Japanese Jiu Jitsu for a couple years and the mindset was amazing. The Army just stretches and PTs then stretches a little, then goes to work. If this were integrated, there would be an increase in productivity, efficiency, mindfulness, and likely reduce Soldier minor mental health issues.

The country needs this kind of knowledge more than ever. Before things become completely untenable.

That’s freaky. I was thinking “man. I haven’t seen any new Ronin videos in a long time.” Jumped on RU-vid and here we are. Got to watch it later though. Got to get back to work. Something to look forward to tonight.

07:52 Why you should frame your day 09:15 Why you should wake up at 5am 10:32 When do I meditate 11:08 Where do I meditate 11:32 Body position during mediation 11:40 What to focus on during morning meditation 14:10 Change your breathing pattern to prep for mediation 17:19 How to breathe during meditation 19:24 How long to mediate for 20:15 Why to inject positive memories 21:50 How to inject positive memories 23:00 Recap of 30 minute morning mediation 25:30 Don't forget the little things 25:57 Reflection mediation in the evening 27:46 Recap of what a day looks like

“Your own thoughts, desires, and aspirations comprise your world, and, to you, all that there is in the universe of beauty and joy and bliss, or of ugliness and sorrow and pain, is contained within yourself.” James Allen

From someone who has to wage a daily war against anxiety, I appreciate your message very much. Training the mind is a constant struggle when you have to fight its demons

I'm not ex military I haven't gone through 1/16 of what you've been through . But I truly appreciate what your doing meditation, martial arts, martial arts philosophy, life philosophy. Your doing a really great thing can't wait for the next video

Tu, I've got to thank you for this video. 4 years ago, before my son was born, I was seeing the VA for counseling. I'd been doing it for 5 years before that, and I felt like I was getting no where. I was an angry MF. It was about this time, 2017, my counselor told me "You're just angry, man. If we don't fix this, your wife is going to leave you... Would you want to be married to someone that might explode at any moment?" of course the answer was no. He hooked me up with a guy that taught meditation. I'm thinking "Not this hippy shit", but I was willing to give anything a shot. My wife was pregnant at the time and I didn't want my son growing up to think dad was just an angry asshole. I remember the first 3 weeks it was rough. It wasn't easy but I kept at it. Had lessons twice a week and practiced every day for at least 15 minutes. Then 4 weeks after that, I noticed that I started to get better at it, and my anger started to calm. My resting heart rate went from 110 bpm to 90 bpm. Not perfect, but an improvement. I wasn't on edge all the time. I got better, but then stopped going and meditating. The anger has been coming back. This video has encouraged me to get back into it. This video reminded me that I didn't want to be thought of as the "angry asshole dad", by my son. My wife has been trying to get me back into it because she's noticed the anger coming back. And I've thought about it for sometime, but something about this video has encouraged me to just do it. Thank you. Starting again tomorrow.

Hey Ronin! You should watch Joe Rogan’s podcast with Dr. Mark Gordon. The neurologist Dr talks about war veterans and depression and how he’s developed a treatment.

Thank you tu, as a person struggling with my mental health this video is important to me, god bless

I spent a lot of my teens and twenties in a daze, didn’t have a great childhood and let the depression eat me alive. My step father is Marine veteran who really kicked my ass mentally by challenging me simply to think. Best thing that ever happened to me. Really appreciate what you do here, and what you have done for our country. Thank you

Train the mind of positive thinking, at the same time, the mind is the most dangerous weapon in the world, used right

I truly look up to this guy, he’s awesome I wish I could talk to him in person about joining the special forces as an amputee. Hopefully one day I’ll change the laws and will be the first ever amputee to join the army special forces

Thank you, im changing my worldly focus, Shifting inward Now I must practice this everyday until it becomes routine

Meditation and lucid dreaming have helped me find the reasons why I did/do things. Look into it, it is real brothers. We waste away 1/3 of our lives sleeping, it doesn't have to be a waste.

The world needs more of this, thanks for sharing Tu!

Thank you for this! As a retired Canadian Paratrooper with PTSD you have hit the nail on the head. Thank for sharing.

Love this type of video! Great Change of pace and an awesome listen! Thanks Ronin. 👊 💯

Thank you very much for introducing all of us to this practice. Meditation is something that helped me when I was homeless, but I didn't really have a stuctere. It was just deep breathing my eyes closed. So thank you for upping the practice. 🙏🏼

Ronin you are a true American Hero! 🇺🇸

It’s funny how the universe works, out of all days today this video was dropped. Thank you brotha truthfully thank you, my mind has been weak. Now I begin the journey

Is good to see you back Brother, Something is best to go into a quiet place and tuned out all the noise. The easiest day was yesterday man.

you're the man Tu!! I've been watching you for years. Be safe, Stay dangerous.

Thank you for discussing your experiences and offering a path for others to explore as well.

Really glad to see something like this! Thank you!

As part of my exploration of turning 50 this year, this will be part of my 'new me', and I want to teach this to those who follow me. Thank you, Tu, for helping me follow the Warrior's Way, and helping me show others the path as well.

My wife had anger issues for many years because of past trauma from a previous marriage. She has been practicing Kriya yoga and meditation for several years and has become a new person. Thank you for the video and showing me that strong men can benefit also.

Thank you for putting this video up always like to hear what you say and think.

We need more! One every 3 months is killing me.

I’m an avid supporter of the special forces Ohana there’s nothing more important then this. I missed my window getting on the wagon with my Brother who is a retired Marine (Former special forces is all I can say Lol!). It’s guys like Tu Lam and my Brother who help me stay off the edge of no return, with more then 26+ years on the street and the rest behind bars this old war horse is retired and out to pasture for his remaining days, Thanks Fella’s . ML&Aloha Your Boy Kekoa&Ohana 🤙🏽🐎✌️😎

As a warrior on my own path I find this balance to be extremely helpful. Thank you Tu.

Man thank you so much!!! This will be an amazing tool for me to use, starting Tomorrow I'm going to be practicing this. As a person with ADHD negative thoughts are a massive weakness to me and it happen often and quick. So learning from this I'm going train to not only be positive, but to be patient and stress relieve for myself while i'm training myself to Study for Asvab so that I can join the Navy and workout to reach my weight goal. Tu Lam thank you again I will update u about my progress the next time you upload another video!! #RoninTactics

You have seen ancient monks heal their own bodies? How old were they?

Life in every breath, brothers!

Hey thank you for this video ! Can you tell about your physical training ? Hello from France !

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video for us sir. Very much appreciated.

Tu....I need that hoody brother....great vid and who makes it 😅🤣💪🏽

I hear people saying warrior this sheepdog that all the time. But you sir are the fiat I've seen actually address a true warrior philosophy and lifestyle. My Respect and admiration to you. 🤘🙏

Thank You. We all know this is the way but are never taught.

"HAPPY NEW YEAR". Was hoping you would have a segment like this. What conformation this video is for me. My goal for 2021 is Renewing my mind with thinking about what I'm thinking about. Love the blade, driving the gun, and self defense but this has had me scratching my brain for some time... What about "ONE'S" self defense (the mind). There is truly nothing as powerful as a changed mind. Top, thank you not just for your service but your sharing now. Stay safe and be well (mind, body, spirit, and soul).

Its about fucking time!!!!! I been waiting 3 months for a new video from you!! This could not have come at a better time,, with a better message.. Thank You,,, Your 1 of a Kind Who I respect and trust that everything you give, you give from the Deep Wells of your Beautiful Soul, and your Service to the Human Race as a true Warrior, is never-ending, and as Impeccable as it gets.

Thank you big brother Tu.

Thanks for you honesty and taking the time to make this vid.

Welcome back Tu. !!!

This was very informative. Great video. Thank you.

Thank you for sharing this Sir , I'm not sure if anyone else experienced this video having low volume , but for me it was hard to hear at times

“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.” „Es gibt nichts außerhalb von dir, das es dir jemals ermöglichen könnte, besser, stärker, reicher, schneller oder klüger zu werden. Alles ist in dir. Alles existiert. Suche nichts außerhalb von dir. “ - Miyamoto Musashi

Keep up the great work! Love your videos

I’m really glad Modern Warfare led me to find you, thanks for this video

You’re a gift to the this world Mr Lam

I need a strong mind I feel weak right now

This is the very first teachings of a ronin. So we’re going to get more?👀

Bro, you are the BEST !!! Respect and peace out man

Thank you for your efforts, experience, and sharing your words of wisdom

Out of all the videos I really love this one, you don't need military background or guns or anything to practice it, anyone can do it, thank you.

Loved it! Audio needs to go up so we can hear it better!

I have fought with ptsd for many years.. I used to be an alcoholic, drug user, gang member. In the last 4 years I have really honed in on trying to sharpen up, exercise, beat the ptsd out of my mind. I still have issues with this today. Im sober, have been for 4 years from alcohol, and 13 from drugs. But I still struggle with anger, sleep, anxiety etc. Thank you for this video Sir. I have the utmost respect for everything you do.

Its great to have you back on with a new video! Thanks Tu!

I have been referencing and sharing your "tactical" videos and skills for some years now. Mental Health is everything, thank you for sharing.

This is just what I needed this morning, thank you again Tu!!! Cannot wait for the rest of the Teachings of a Ronin series..Life in every breath 🙏🏻⛩

Thank you this video helps a lot.

I just want to tell you thank for this video. I believe in the tactical teaching you give. And now you have reminded me to go back to my mantra meditation. Thank you

Yeah RONIN

Ronin had his forearm stuck in a bad guys face peeled his arm off the bad guys face and uploaded (mind set) video. A TU warrior

Love it. Can you find a way to increase volume of the audio

Thanks Anh Tu for this! Thanks for answering some of the questions I asked you on facebook :)

Please continue this content sir. I always want to learn from warriors like you!!! 🙂💪. (Saying hello from the Philippines)

THE WAY AMERICA IS RIGHT NOW I NEEDED THIS THANK YOU TU PLEASE COME TO KNOXVILLE TENNESSEE AND DO SOME CLASSES

Thank you TU for you're service to this Great nation . when I was in my early years I dream to be a Green Beret but I felt on the test in the paragraph comprehension well English is my second language but never the lest I did work for the DOD as a privet contractor in the Africa,.Afghanistan and Iraq their I learn that truly it take special human to be a soldier thank you. love the videos hope to see you more often .

Where have you been brother? Good to see you are good to go. Shared

That beginning message let me know this was gonna be a great video Thank you Ronin

Thank you for the information sir, I started practicing Zazan meditation this morning and it was tough with my 'Monkey Mind". I rarely made it to 10 breaths without having to start over. I need to find the right posture and cushion to support it. Please keep the good content coming and have a blessed day!

I cannot wait to learn from you firsthand, it is a definite goal of mine. Thank you for the videos.

thanks Ronin, i am who messaged you in instagram yesterday about uploading content here, thank you ❤️❤️❤️, I'm so happy, your video made my day, i and others looking forward to seeing more videos of you.

Good to see another vid come out!

I love your video Ronin! 👍👍👍

You should upload more. You are a wise man in your journey

Thank you for this video 🙏🏻

Thank you Tu!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Tu Lam, thank you for sharing some of your knowledge and experience with us. 🙏

Thank you. This will assist my practice astronomically. Respectfully

I'd hope that Tu would post more videos often but you know his content is always A tier, I appreciate the video, This is extremely helpful.

Thank you the key framing your day.

I haven't been hitting goals and struggling to realize why. I've reflected some and concluded I need to get my head right, get in that zone but nothing has worked out long term, just didn't click. How you laid it all out in this video hit me. Definitely sharing this, others need this.

@Tu the timing of this video is unbelievable profound. I'm sharing this with my girlfriend who is a victim of domestic violence and has severe PTSD for over 10 years. She has managed to contain & isolate herself from the past but here recently become more and more scared/withdrawn and been demonstrating the negative survivor mindset that you described. Your video personally just demonstrated and provided an additional path forward a tool that can help manage the underlying anger/feelings frustration that's within. If nothing else, we all have to remember how powerful our own minds and bodies are. My thanks for your perspective. She is seeing a counselor now, but this is something else outside of the professional realm any of us can apply.

It took me 20 plus years to really learn and understand positive thinking. I'm still practicing and learning positive thinking everyday. It's a very tactical tool if you want to put it that way : )

Thank you, I really needed this

Sir, can you tell me/us what time do you exactly get up, and what time do you go to sleep? Is it also a planned routine, as regular meditation, or more spontaneous (going to sleep)?

Hey, welcome back! Interesting topic. I'm reading Hagakure right now and finished The book of five rings some weeks ago. Pretty new stuff for me, now I'm hoocked!

Thank you so much Master Tu , I'm looking forward for the next one 🙏🏼

Who tf disliked this? Ronin will find you...

DAMN THAT REALLY WORKS! thank you Tu Lam. I appreciate you helping others on their journeys!

Do you have music playing in the background when you meditate?

My first meeting with you was on Alex "Next Level of Soul Podcast" I can't imagine what it feels like to go through all that you've been through in life, but learning how to decrease the negative energy that a lot of us deal with on a regular basis is my focus. Ronin you are Loved. Thanks for your meditation videos 😊

I can't tell you how helpful this is at the moment. I was never really an anxious person but recent occurrences have made me one, if it worked for someone who's experienced hell in combat it should work for a regular civilian. Thank you very much Ronin

Love the message brother, can you turn your volume up for us hard of hearing folks🙏

From someone that also have been on tough situations, I express my thanks. Its hard to forget what we've been through on the lines, but you made a lot easier. Sir, thank you sir!

All true warriors want peace Love u ronin no homo lol ur a man that I as a man look up too ! I am grateful for giving ur energy to us still ! Even after combat ! I CANT SAY IT ENOUGH THANK SO WE THE PEOPLE CAN BE FREE !!!

Thank you