“Why do I think it is important to study the fighting arts? . There’s a lot of challenges in the life we live. Nothing is easy in life and I think many of us learn very early in life, that failure is something that can destroy a person, or it can teach them a lesson….
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To be a master you must be a great & humble student.
“To be a master you must be a great & humble student; being a great & humble student, you will never call yourself master.” ~ anon ?? . Humility is a very important human trait that all people should exercise in their lives. Being humble means you aren’t too big for any lesson that may come…
Facing the makiwara.
“Facing the makiwara.” ?? . Minoru Higa 10th dan Shorin Ryu Kyudokan Dojo Okinawa . The makiwara (巻藁) is a padded striking post used as a training tool in various styles of traditional karate. It is thought to be uniquely Okinawan in origin. The makiwara is one form of hojo undō (supplementary training) used by Okinawan…
Make martial arts you way of life.
“I had a chance as a kid to walk in a boxing club and become who I am today… I want to give somebody else a chance to do the same thing because you never really know what a child can achieve, when given the opportunities….. I want to be positive and encourage kids to…
Imagine if every child learned respect, courtesy and discipline that martial arts teaches.
“It’s not what you do for your children, but what you teach them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.” ?? . Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. A lot of parents say they will do anything for their kids…..Except let them be themselves. ….
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.”
“Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” – Japanese proverb ?? . Teachers undoubtedly have the ability to change the lives of their students. Most of us can remember a particular teacher that helped shape who we are today. An inspiring and informed teacher is among the most…
Assumptions are ALWAYS wrong.
“I stopped explaining myself when I realized people only understand from their level of perception.” ?? . It’s easy to make assumptions. All you need is incomplete information about a situation or person, and an unwillingness to ask the questions you need to complete the information. . You fill in the blanks with YOUR interpretation of…
People must pass on the traditions and not lose them.
“I hope that the next generations will not only improve technically but also know how to share their knowledge. People must pass on the traditions and not lose them.” ?? . Teruo Chinen 9th dan Goju Ryu (1941-2015) . . Old-style karate was for use in self-defense in a civilian environment. For karate to be ‘traditional’…
“All fighting arts are fundamentally the same.”
Patrick McCarthy Hanshi discussing the principles upon which Koryu Uchinadi is based. . “..all fighting arts are fundamentally the same because of their common self-defense orientation and shared holistic nature I believe that, in principle, stylistic variations are merely different way of delivering the same message; the message through which to develop life protection skills,…
“Sometimes we’re tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.”
“Sometimes we’re tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.” ?? . Adam Carter 7th dan Ryukyu Karate Jutsu ~ SHURI KARATE DOJO . When we are tested or challenged by something, often we find that our weaknesses seem exaggerated. However, during this time, we can learn to focus and discover what our…
Knowing when to walk away is wisdom.
“Knowing when to walk away is wisdom. Being able to is courage.” ?? . Seikichi Odo 10th dan Okinawa Kenpo Karate & Kobudo (1926-2002) . In martial arts we are always told never give up, keep going, no matter what. Is this the right attitude? . The problem with persistence is that every decision you make…
The best revenge is to have enough self-worth not to seek it.
“Revenge is never a straight line. It’s a forest, and like a forest it’s easy to lose your way, to get lost, to forget where you came in.” ?? . Hattori Hanzo . . The best revenge is to have enough self-worth not to seek it.