Parent's Guide: Cycle of Four
The Cycle of Four is designed to teach and provide tools for karateka to define their identity, discover their purposes, and plan goals and tasks to accomplish meaningful results.
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![Ikigai — Purpose for Living 生き甲斐 [edition 2026]](/content/images/size/w720/2023/01/ikigai.jpg)
Ikigai — Purpose for Living 生き甲斐 [edition 2026]
To have a purpose for living is the true measure of a satisfied and rich life; rather than striving for happiness, strive for purpose.
Tsuki Zue Jo Kata: Enbusen and Commentary
A complete discussion of the enbusen for the jo weapons kata Tsuki Zue is now available in the Goju Students section.
Sanseru: Enbusen and Commentary
A complete discussion of the enbusen for the blackbelt kata Sanseru is now available in the Goju Students section.
Cycle of Four 2026: The January Meditations
Every year, the dojo presents a unique cycle of four meditation+shodo lectures during the first four weeks of January. They set the tone for the rest of the year, exploring identity, purpose, goals, and the tools and tactics necessary to achieve those goals. This is the 2026 edition.