Tuesdays in August
The dojo will be closed on Tuesdays in August as we head into the slowest part of the Summer.
Goju Karate
Mochi wa Mochiya — Rice Cakes from a Rice Cake Shop 餅は餅屋
As karateka, we have to understand that many of the challenges we encounter have been encountered by others before us, and we can benefit from that wisdom; and more importantly, the nature of things and people is fundamental to them, and we must work with that nature and in accordance with it.
Chajin no Monozuki — Curiosity of the Tea Masters 茶人の物好き
Curiosity and the appreciation of all things in all depths is an important part of karatedō and the key to constantly improving ourselves and growing our knowledge of the people and world around us.
Usagi no Hirune — Rabbit Sleeping at Noon 兎の昼寝
We must spend our time and resources wisely; but we must also be very careful to exclude all the "noise" in our life and focus on the "signal" that actually moves us forward towards our goals and purpose.
Ichinichi Issho — One Day, One Lifetime 一日一生
Ichinichi Issho 一日一生 [pronounced “eee-chee-nee-chee eee-show”] means “one day, one lifetime” — and in this thought is the central idea underlying all success in life.
The core of Ichinichi issho 一日一生 is this: each and every day is incredibly precious, and each single day is the building-block of our lifetime.
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