*peeks in* ahem...newbie here...:-p (and a game for us!)

[D.Cobb]

Rank would be a suitable description, for the smell from my teenage boy's shoes

 

[Ceicei]

Shoes is an option to wear in many dojos/dojangs.

 

[Shodan]

Dojos/Dojangs are where I have spent much of my evening time for many years.

 

[theletch1]

Years ago I actually had a life of my own. Now I have 5 kids.

 

[pknox]

5 kids are one more than I have, but I still feel your pain.

 

[Ceicei]

Pain is just a part of martial arts training.

 

[pknox]

Training properly is the best way to improve your techniques, and when done intensely, can really test your endurance and spirit.

 

[Ceicei]

Spirit away all your worries while you practice and focus on strengthening your body and mind.

 

[hardheadjarhead]

Mind if I jump in here?


Steve

 

[Shodan]

Here we are- go right ahead!!

:asian: :karate:

 

[D.Cobb]

ahead, is the future - promised to no one.
behind is the past - what's done is done and cannot be undone.
now is all that we have, so treat it like a gift, the present!

--Dave

:asian:

 

[someguy]

Present is a word of many meanings a gift, being here, or something dealing with time.

 

[pknox]

Time may separate us from ancient teachings, but proper study can reward us with the wisdom they contain.

 

[Ceicei]

Contain your emotions and draw on power rationally when doing your practice.

 

[pknox]

Practice with sincere devotion, and you will find a way of life.

 

[D.Cobb]

LIFE: Martial Arts is life. The rest is just details.

 

[Ceicei]

Details understood and performed within techniques may make you a better martial art student.

 

[D.Cobb]

student that keeps coming back for more will one day teach well
--Dave

 

[hardheadjarhead]

Well, I never would have thought I'd see such a collection of pithy wisdom in thoughts limited to a length of one sentence long!


Steve

 

[Ceicei]

Long hours of study and dedication will help the student achieve black belt rank.