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Nodo ga kawaita sakana

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Nodo ga kawaita sakana

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This blog is a place where I reflect on the art of living, philosophy, the study of budo karate-do, psychology and whatever else comes up. Bonsai and poetry will probably appear as well…  These ponderings are mine alone, they do not represent the opinion, values or attitudes of any group or person I am associated…

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How to quit.

Hi readers – I apologise for being absent of late. I quit a job and had a lot to finish up on. This gave me cause to reflect on the subtle art of making a good end, and to this end I thought I’d better get posting again! Wishing you a wonderful 2019 and thanks for…

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Gallery

Shinwabukan
Shinwabukan
Entrance
Entrance
Entrance
Entrance
Entrance - Torii inspired pergola
Entrance – Torii inspired pergola
Summer
Summer
Beach training
Beach training
Beach training - Sanchin kata
Beach training – Sanchin kata
First blossom
First blossom
Pen and sword in accord
Pen and sword in accord
Maintain your values; do not seek fame and fortune.
Maintain your values; do not seek fame and fortune.
Never stop becoming stronger (always seek to improve yourself).
Never stop becoming stronger (always seek to improve yourself).
Chojun Miyagi Sensei
Chojun Miyagi Sensei
'To know others - observe; to know yourself, reflect'
‘To know others – observe; to know yourself, reflect’
The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants
The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants
Funakoshi Sensei's 20 precepts
Funakoshi Sensei’s 20 precepts
Edo period Tsuba - sword guard. Approximately 250 years old.
Edo period Tsuba – sword guard. Approximately 250 years old.
University Medal - 'pen and sword in accord'. Honing the body and mind are of equal importance.
University Medal – ‘pen and sword in accord’. Honing the body and mind are of equal importance.
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River stone - this means 'go no further'
River stone – this means ‘go no further’
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Blog Posts

  • How to quit. January 9, 2019
  • Reply to ‘nostalgic manhood’. November 6, 2018
  • Whatever you like… October 14, 2018
  • Building what builds you. The story of a true circle. September 10, 2018
  • Letting go… it’s not what you think. August 23, 2018

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