Posts Tagged ‘honesty’
WE PROMOTE TRADITIONAL VALUES
As a traditional Okinawan karate school, East Valley Martial Arts promotes time-honored values. These are the standards that any sensible and loving great-grandmother would have wished her offspring to learn. These principles would help her progeny to take control of living their own best lives. You don’t have to use words like “progeny” to be…
Read MoreSINCERITY WITH EMMA
Here you will find what 13-year-old Emma has to say about sincerity and honesty. Last time, she talked about moral character. J: What does Dojo Kun number two, “Keep an honest and sincere way.” mean to you? E: It means, be honest with yourself and others, and use sincerity in your daily life. J: How…
Read MoreOn Telling the Truth with 5-year-old Braden
Last time, Braden and I discussed Dojo Kun number one. Today, we’ll discuss telling the truth and Dojo Kun number two. J: Braden, can you say Dojo Kun number two? B: Keep an honest and sincere way. J: Can you put that into easier words your little brother might understand? B: Yes. Tell the truth.…
Read MoreThe Dojo Kun
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger I was first introduced to the Dojo Kun when our dojo became affiliated with the United Ryukyu Kempo Alliance. I liked it right away and couldn’t help comparing it to the Dojo Creed which had hung in our dojo. The Dojo Kun was shorter and to-the-point in valuing some high principles. The…
Read MoreTHE FREE LESSON
“Hi, My name is Kyle Bata from Sand ton, South Africa. I would like to know if you can take my colleague and I in private lessons during our vacation in Gilbert, AZ? How much do you charge? Regards, Kyle.” This message was in my e-mail inbox. I e-mailed back with a price for classes…
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