The 2026 edition of the fourth and concluding shodo meditation lecture from the Cycle of Four is now available
The Cycle of Four lectures concludes with a practical and hands-on lecture that discuss exactly how to implement the ideas discussed in previous weeks. Topics include: connecting Identity to Purpose to Goals; the step-by-step process for constructing goals; and an overview of how to implement a strong set of habits including weekly reviews.
The audio presentation of the shodo lecture, which was delivered by Sensei on February 4th, 2026, is now available.
Consistency+Focus+Constant Improvement 2026
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BONUS: Want to read lecture notes on some of the topics discussed? Here's a sample from past years:
Ikann — Consistency 一貫 (edition 2025)
Ikann is consistency: the practice of continuing to work on goals until they are achieved. Without ikann, very little is achieved. But with consistency, we multiple our efforts and rise to greater achievement.
Goju Karate
Nen — Mindfulness 念 [edition 2025]
Nen is the fundamental power of the “now mind” sharpening focus and increasing mindfulness.
Goju Karate
Ren ma — Constant Polishing 錬磨
One of the fundamental goals of training in karatedo is to continually improve ourselves.
Goju Karate
