Bits and Pieces
Our Trip to Phoenix
As we walked in, a man’s voice resonated across the room. “Yes?” was
all he said, as he remained seated on the mat. I told him who we were
and that we trained under Sensei Glenn Learnard. The following 10
seconds of silence felt like an eternity and I considered running out
the door. With a warm greeting and a smile on his face, Sensei Hioki
told us to please come in...
Try Softer
A young boy traveled across Japan to the school of a famous martial artist. When he arrived at the dojo he was given an audience by the sensei.
"What do you wish from me?‚" the master asked. "I wish to be your student and become the finest karateka in the land," the boy replied; "How long must I study?" "Ten years at least," the master answered. "Ten years is long time," said the boy. "What if I studied twice as hard as all your other students?" "Twenty years," replied the master. "Twenty years! What if I practice day and night with all my effort?" "Thirty years," was the master's reply. "How is it that each time I say I will work harder, you tell me that it will take longer?" the boy asked.
"The answer is clear. When one eye is fixed upon your destination, there is only one eye left with which to find the Way."
-Anonymous
Ultimate Aim
The ultimate aim of the art of Karate lies not in victory or defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants
-- Gichin Funakoshi
The Martial Way begins and ends with
courtesy. Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all times.
-- Masutatsu Oyama
The true essence of the Martial Way can
only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its
demands.
Important Dates
As we walked in, a man’s voice resonated across the room. “Yes?” was
all he said, as he remained seated on the mat. I told him who we were
and that we trained under Sensei Glenn Learnard. The following 10
seconds of silence felt like an eternity and I considered running out
the door. With a warm greeting and a smile on his face, Sensei Hioki
told us to please come in...
