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August 02, 2006
Karate Principles
Karate Principles
by: Owen Johnston
"The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants."
- Gichin Funakoshi, founder of Shotokan Karate
The underlying principles of karate-do (Way of the Empty Hand) include not only self-defense, but a system of learning that provides one with a tool for self-improvement. Its accessibility is shown by its ability to be practiced hard or soft, by nearly anyone, and nearly anywhere, even in one's own mind. Its precepts and discipline can lead us on in the difficult times of our lives. This is the connection of body, mind, and soul.
"There is no first strike in karate."
- Gichin Funakoshi
Karate-do is a way of life that teaches one to be the best he or she can be, in spite of and because of the worst situations that one faces. Karate is a code of conduct that avoids conflict; its level of force is only stepped up if absolutely necessary. In this way, karate may be used to defend oneself and others without striking a single blow.
Way of the Empty Hand
Karate is not simply a method of empty handed combat, but also a way of peace. Keep your mind open to the situation, and to the Truth. Do not miss the forest for the trees. Cut through all the hype and find understanding. Your hand, the human hand, is the most versatile physical tool on the planet. Your mind is an even more versatile tool. It is the tool of your human soul, human instincts. In that way, your mind is a hand, reaching out for truth, greater things. Therefore, Karate is the way of uniting body, mind, and soul, that one may be a sharpened tool. Once one has learned Karate, its textbook of technique, philosophy, kata, one should digest it and make it part of one's nature. Continue to sharpen yourself, refining what you have learned, using it to your advantage and the good of others.
About The Author
Copyright 2005 Owen Johnston
http://www.johnstonkarate.net/
The author lives and teaches Wado ryu Karate in Lake City, South Carolina. See the website for more information.
Posted by Willie Crawford at August 2, 2006 08:51 PM
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