“It is possible to learn the technique of all kata in two or three months. But simple ability to repeat them is not the point here. Years of practice and thorough training are necessary for deep understanding and mastery. . Nowadays even children get taught Suparinpei if it is needed for competitions. Well, a child…
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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…
“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…
You must make ‘mushin no shin’ (mind of no mind).
“You must make ‘mushin no shin’ (mind of no mind).” ?? . Minoru Higa 10th dan Shorin Ryu Kyudokan . . The word “mushin” is comprised of two kanji characters: 無 (mu), meaning “nothingness”, and 心 (shin), meaning “heart,” “spirit,” or, in this case, “mind.” In this way, mushin can be roughly translated to “nothing mind”…
Students should not come to class late.
“Students should not come to class late.” ?? . Rika Usami ~ World Karate Champion . When students come to class late, it can disrupt the flow of the lesson, distract other students, impede learning, and generally erode class morale. Moreover, if left unchecked, lateness can become chronic and spread throughout the class. . There are…
No one is stopping you. Except you.
“There’s a time to persevere and a time to let go. Your ability to know the difference will be your greatest source of strength.” ?? . Dr. Alan Goldberg . . Sometimes you’ll need to push through the pain, other times it’s wiser to let go. Will you know the difference when it’s time to make…
“Look deeply into kata.”
“Look deeply into kata, there is much hidden there so the kata must be repeated hundreds and thousands of times to get a true and correct understanding. . Don’t get bored in training – experiment with different techniques but do not change the kata. Boredom is overcome through self discipline. . Seek knowledge. Knowledge doesn’t…
“All forms of training require consistency over time.”
“To get results, all forms of training require consistency over time. This is far more likely to be achieved if you enjoy the training.” ?? . Iain Abernethy 7th dan British Combat Association . . Supplementary training for karate: . You might have heard the saying: If you are persistent, you will get it. If you…
Never stop learning because life never stops teaching.
“Kata is handed down from older generation, and if you think as a part of culture, we have a responsibility to hand it down to the next generation.” ?? . Keiji Tomiyama 8th dan Shito Ryu Kofukan . Teaching is the act of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others with the hope that…