The  11 Mottoes of Sosai Oyama combined with the Kyokushin dojo kun form the philosophical basis for Kyokushin karate.

1. The martial way begins and ends with courtesy. Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all time.
2. Following the martial way is like scaling a cliff, continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand.
3. Strive to seize the initiative in all…

We will train our hearts and bodies for a firm unshaking spirit.We will pursue the true meaning of the marital way so that in time our senses may be alert.With true vigour we will seek to cultivate a spirit of self-denial.We will observe the rules of courtesy, respect our superiors, and refrain from violence.We will follow our religious principles and never forget the true virtue of humility.We will look upwards to wisdom and strength, not seeking other desires.All our lives through the…

To simplify the explanations all cut-n-thrust angle numbers are taken directly from the "9 angles of attack" in Khukuri (Nepali Knife).

They are simply reference of cut or thrust direction nothing more.

1) Cut from the draw.

2) Thrust from the draw.

3) The on guard stance.

4) Slashes or cuts from the guard stance.

5) Thrusts from the guard stance.

"Remember…

I don't know if this is good or not. I don't know if I should have a different mind for when I enter the dojo, but I'm being honest with my feelings today.

When I enter the dojo, I feel invincible. The person I am outside of the dojo dissappears and this part priest, part warrior who is one with the universe takes his place. And I'm amongst other surreal beings too. We breathe, expand, and contract all feeling one with the universe and with each other.

This feeling lingers…

Since I am doing karate, a question concerns me: At what point Karate is boring?…

trying to get information about older instructors that i have been fortunate enough to have trained under their black belts. just looking for any pictures or information on them

IT IS IMPORTENT TO UNDERSTAND THAN IN ANYTHING IN LIFE WE MUST HAVE A FREINDLY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD SO AS IN MARTIAL ARTS AND BOXING TYPES OF ARTS SO AS WRESTLING SO ON IF YOU DO NOT BELEIVE IN GOD TRY TO READ THE FOLOWING PERHAPS YOU MIGHT CONSIDER IT IS THE CHALENGE ON LETS PUT COMBAT TO WORDS AND LETS SEE IN REALITY IF THESE WORDS COME IN PRACTICE BEFORE YOU COMENT HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU DONT THEN DONT COMENT UNLESS YOU DO KNOW EXPESSIOLY IN THE SUJECT ABOUT GOD TO PROVE GODS…

BRUCE SED IF J K D BE DIFRENT TO THIS OR TO THAT LET THE NAME OF J K D BE WIPED OF THE MAP FOR IT IS NO DIFRENT TO YOU OR ME J K D WAS WRITEN BY BRUCE LEE IN HIS WAY OF THINKING BUT WE ALL THINK DIFRENT THEREFORE BRUCES J K D IS DIFRENT TO YOURS OTHERS AND MY J K D YOU DO NOT CLAIM TO THINK IEDENTICAL TO BRUCE DO YOU BRUCE'S ART HAS HIS MIND TO THE SUBJECT OF THINGS IF WE ALL THOUGHT THE SAME WAY WE ALL BE TOM OR ALL JANE THAT IS ONE PERSON NOT MANY BRUCE SED I DO NOT LIKE BEING IDOLIZED AND…

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Most of the time I'll do a bit of blogging at my music or FB "spaces." This time I want to share something from some readings I came across that hopefully some would like here at Warrior Pages.

It is from Buddhist and Zen compilations, and coincidentally, from lessons I learned from those wonderful Nuns who put up with me as a bratty kid.

So, on this Thanksgiving Holiday here is my contribution.

TURNING ON THE WATER

As I turn on the…

Vedic times: Vedic literature includes a field of study known as Dhanuveda -Dhanu means "bow"and Veda means "Knowledge" which developed into an important component of ancient Hindu society. this science of "archery"included arms and unarmed combat, and aspects such as meditation and mental conditioning. The theory behind Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra such as 1)Kundulini (coiled energy) 2)Prana (life force) 3) Nadi (meridians) 4) Chakra (aura) 5)…

I enter the dojo. A deep sense of peace quickly envelopes me. I take a weapon from the wall and begin a series of movements.  I move faster and faster lost in the moment. Soon, I'm no longer manipulating the weapon, it's leading me. It moves and I follow.  Through these movements, I begin to sense my master calling to me...oh wait, it's my cell phone.  It is my master. Only it’s not a call but a text, she's caught in traffic & I should meet her at Starbuck's after I workout. Cool! Now…

     Annyeong haseyo? This is a common greeting throughout the entire nation of South Korea. It literally translates to: "Are you at peace?" No other greeting could be more appropriate for the people of "the Land of the Morning Calm", a name also as fitting for this country. Unfortunately, most of us in the western world know very little about this country, its people, its customs, and its rich history. This brings me to the question which was most commonly asked to me once I announced my…