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Ryu — Flowing Water 流

Ryu — Flowing Water 流

The imagery of flowing water has long been a central one in martial arts. It describes how the schools of martial arts preserve their identity and yet evolve; and it also prescribes for us an attitude of constant improvement and continually moving forward, despite obstacles in our lives.

Tohkon — Fighting Spirit 闘魂

Tohkon — Fighting Spirit 闘魂

Fighting spirit powers us through, over, under, and around the obstacles that we are sure to face as we pursue the objectives that support our goals. We practice our fighting spirit on the dojo floor so that we use it when we need it outside the dojo.

Kokoro — Strong Spirit 心

Kokoro — Strong Spirit 心

Our strong spirit is the mortar that holds together the bricks of our life. We develop skills and knowledge, and our strong spirit gives us the opportunity to craft an amazing self with them.

Yama no chōjō ni wa ōku pasu — Many Paths Up the Mountain 山の頂上には多くパス

Yama no chōjō ni wa ōku pasu — Many Paths Up the Mountain 山の頂上には多くパス

There are many ways to achieve our goals; but as we go about climbing ever upwards, we have to be careful that the paths we follow are indeed our paths, and not someone else's path.

Ichi-go ichi-e — One Moment, One Meeting 一期一会

Ichi-go ichi-e — One Moment, One Meeting 一期一会

Each moment in our life is unique and precious. We must value and experience them with the attention and focus they deserve. And for those moments that bring us unhappiness and disappointment, we must learn to let them slip from our grasp.