opr1945
Black Belt
I have seen things like "Karate Do is Life", Karate is a way of Life." I have a sign in my office that says "it's not about being than someone else, it's about being better than you were yesterday. "
during my life I have visited probably 25 Dojos to inquire about their program. Studied at 3 for short periods of time, a few months, before life got in the way. Only one had more than a physical program. In addition to physical training they offered classroom instruction on life skills/philosophy.
So where does a student learn what the rest of Karate is about, the principles, or how to apply Karate principles in their life?
Is it all independent study?
Niju Kun
1. Karate begins and ends with courtesy and respect
2. Never strike first
3. Be on the side of justice
4. Control yourself before engaging others
5. Mental attitude is more important than technique
6. Empty your mind and be present
7. Accidents stem from lack of attention
8. Carry karate values beyond the dojo
9. Karate is a life-long endeavour
10. Bring karate into your whole life and find inner peace
11. Karate is like boiling water: without applying heat it turns cold
12. Never strive to win - instead, make sure you do not lose
13. Use the strengths and weaknesses of your opponent
14. Winning depends on the right application of softness and hardness
15. Think of hands and feet as swords
16. When you step through a door, be ready to face opponents
17. First master the karate stances, then adopt a natural pose
18. Perform kata with firmness; perform combat with fluidity
19. Apply softness & hardness, contraction & expansion, relaxation & speed
20. Be mindful, diligent and resourceful in the dojo and in life
during my life I have visited probably 25 Dojos to inquire about their program. Studied at 3 for short periods of time, a few months, before life got in the way. Only one had more than a physical program. In addition to physical training they offered classroom instruction on life skills/philosophy.
So where does a student learn what the rest of Karate is about, the principles, or how to apply Karate principles in their life?
Is it all independent study?
Niju Kun
1. Karate begins and ends with courtesy and respect
2. Never strike first
3. Be on the side of justice
4. Control yourself before engaging others
5. Mental attitude is more important than technique
6. Empty your mind and be present
7. Accidents stem from lack of attention
8. Carry karate values beyond the dojo
9. Karate is a life-long endeavour
10. Bring karate into your whole life and find inner peace
11. Karate is like boiling water: without applying heat it turns cold
12. Never strive to win - instead, make sure you do not lose
13. Use the strengths and weaknesses of your opponent
14. Winning depends on the right application of softness and hardness
15. Think of hands and feet as swords
16. When you step through a door, be ready to face opponents
17. First master the karate stances, then adopt a natural pose
18. Perform kata with firmness; perform combat with fluidity
19. Apply softness & hardness, contraction & expansion, relaxation & speed
20. Be mindful, diligent and resourceful in the dojo and in life