Archive for May 2017
Self-Control How-to, Part Two
Welcome to the second part of a three-part series on using self-control. Last time, we looked at step number one in my formula for following Dojo Kun #5: Fire Hazard Prevention. I covered ways of daily living and attitudes that will keep “tinder” to a minimum. They prevent and help us use self-control on the…
Read MoreSelf-Control How-to, Part One
Welcome to the first of a three-part series on how to use self-control. Following Dojo Kun #5 can help us in our daily lives. Today, let’s focus on becoming more calm, cool, collected, and happy! Translated literally, Dojo Kun #5 (Keiki no yu o imashimeru koto) means: “It’s important to be cautious of/admonish the fire…
Read MoreMessage: No Person is an Island
I recently had the same message, about being a part of a group, coming to me from various sources. When that happens, I take notice, and see if I can apply it to my life. I heard this point in a podcast interview with Peter Bane. He said, “By taking care of our larger ‘selves’—our families,…
Read MoreWORKING HARD OR HARDLY WORKING
Young children may refer to class as “playing karate.” However they will also play at cleaning house, going to the office, and building things. Karate requires hard work; all martial arts do, when done right. HOW KARATE REQUIRES HARD WORK Karate physically challenges us, not just in endurance or strength, but also in balance, coordination…
Read MoreTODE SAKUGAWA: FATHER OF KARATE
(Kanga “Tode”) Sakugawa lived from 1733 to 1815. Tode Sakugawa was known in his youth as Kanga Sakugawa. He was an Okinawan martial artist and greatly contributed to the evolution of karate, or “Tode,” as it was known at the time. He studied under at least two separate masters: Takahara Peichin and Kusanku. Oral tradition…
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