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The following sayings have been recorded in relation to the attitude required or the benefits of Karate training Nana karobi ya okii attributed to 15th century Zen monk Bokuden it translates as 'fall seven times, get up eight times' or its okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them. Seishin tanren Forge or fortify your spirit. Karate movements when repeated 1,000 or 10,000 will forge the body, fortify the mind and strengthen the spirit. In this way the benefits of Karate are not limited to the dojo alone. Mushin 'Mind of no-mind' refers to a mind that is undistracted and untroubled, yet focussed exclusively on the task at hand. Zensho Living each moment to the fullest. Each day is precious and not repeated. Nyumon no kokoro 'The heart of a beginner' is the attitude to carry at all levels of learning to truely progress. Fuden no den Transmitting the untransmittable. Learning Experientially or through Observation of others is at the heart of karate training. Satsujinken kara katsu-jinken Going from the sword that takes life to the sword that gives life. As training progresses students move beyond the focus on striking and grappling to realise that the real value in Karate training is in improving the quality of life of those around us. |
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