Pearls of Wisdom
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Karate people don’t whine. (Kira M. )
Be persistent in your balance. (Aelen S.)
Embrace loss.
The Way is in the training.
Find your own way, but know all ways.
Leggo your ego.
The art of fighting without fighting.
All fighting is a form of fear.
Confidence is still. Bravado trembles.
Change is the only constant. You are the only constant.
Yin & Yang
It's not the pain it's the shame. (Verona S.)
No matter where you go, there you are.
Being different is hard; being special. addictive.
Right thought, right action.
Know your weakness, trust your skill.
Walk the walk and there’s no need for talk.
Speak only if it improves the silence.
Understand the falsitude of would-a, could-a, should-a
A razor’s line separates a reason from an excuse.
Impart, not impress.
Be calm and good things will happen (Olivia F.)
Actions speak louder than words
The essential element in budo is the observance of proper etiquette. (O Sensei)
The wise old fist fears the speed of youth.
Practice, patience, perseverance.
Service, humility, sacrifice=HONOR
Breathe , Attitude, Control
Root, shift, turn.
Focus, balance, pressure.
Timing, speed, distance.
Will, wind, whoop-ass
Seek the center.
Wind, water, wood.
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
The Golden Rule.
Beware of cynicism masquerading as wisdom.
The person makes the art.
Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist. (Picasso)
Never put passion before principle.
Mastery comes from training slow.
Slow is smooth- smooth is fast
10,000 times.
Mind, body, spirit.
Line+ circle= spiral.
Flow and adapt.
Meditation, not "talk-itation". (Jenna B.)
Don’t be lazy with your head.
You don’t need force if you have intention.
Intention, momentum, goal
My version-your version and what really is.
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ON SELF-DEFENSE
Taking whatever measures you feel are best to assure your safety.
Don’t be a victim: You already have the instincts and skill to defend yourself.
Intuition: Validate your feelings of danger, but distinguish between fear and paranoia.
Avoid dangerous places, situations, and places. Carry yourself alertly and walk with purpose, aware of your surroundings.
Walk, talk, run: There are no wrong answers. Escape when and however you can.
Fight with the intent to inflict great bodily harm to your attacker. Hit vital targets. Don’t stop until you’re free to escape.
*Never be taken to a second location. You have the right to fight back.
Targets: Eyes, ears, nose, throat, sternum, groin, knees, shin, instep, neck, spine.
Weapons: Palm, hammer fist, elbows, knees, finger, snap kick, heel stomp, punch
Strategies are guidelines and must be flexible.
Scenarios help you prepare strategies.
Reactive > Proactive techniques and strategies.
Attack, attack, attack.
The 7 Personal Resposibilities
Discipline=sacrifice
Sincerity- honesty and dedication to training & self development
Humility-Knowing ones limitations and awareness of personal skill-seeing things from the outside
Service-good works, giving of time and money
Honor-the definition of integrity-looking within
Confidence-self esteem through kung fu
Knowledge- own what you know-the way is in the training
The Teachers Poem
Impart not impress
Do not show what you don’t own
Demonstrate not dominate
Look and you will see
Listen and you will hear
Learn and you will know
Patience-Practice-Perseverance
Know the student as a gift and mirror
Not as friend or foe
Share in their failure
Let them stand alone in victory
BLACK BELT OATH
I _________ Swear
to impart the knowledge and skills I have acquired
to continue to improve my mind,body and spirit
and uphold the attributes and responsibilities
that come wih this Black Belt
