Zen wa Isoge — Rushing is Good 善は急げ
Time is the most precious thing we have and Zen wa Isoge reminds us that rushing to accomplish our goals and pursue our purpose is vitally important to a satisfying life.
Ikigai — Purpose for Living 生き甲斐
To have a purpose for living is the true measure of a satisfied and rich life; rather than striving for happiness, strive for purpose.
Goju — Hard/Soft 剛柔
The last shodo lecture of 2022 reprises one of the most fundamental concepts in karatedo: the duality of karate, life, and the universe.
Nintai — Indomitable Persistance 忍耐
Indomitable persistence is the engine of karatedo.
Ren ma — Constant Polishing 錬磨
One of the fundamental goals of training in karatedo is to continually improve ourselves.