Written by Sensei Mitch on March 20, 2022
Do I call you Master?
Karate . QuotesMas Oyama’s answer to this question: “I should say that this is important, but you immediately refer to your teacher as a “master.” However, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between “master”, “teacher” and “senior”. I want you to remember well, but the first and second dan are “seniors”. The third and fourth dans are
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 13, 2022
The Secret
QuotesIt is the human role to take the thirsty cow to the stream. Whether or not a cow drinks water is a matter for the cow itself. So it may be my elder’s job to teach, but it’s your own problem to get stronger. It’s been said that the secret, secret was bestowed from long
Written by Sensei Mitch on March 11, 2022
Real American Shortages
Politics . QuotesThe say a picture is worth a thousand words. What are 20 words in a picture worth?!
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 26, 2022
Why We Fall Down
A Zen Thing . QuotesOne of my favorite quotes is from one of the many Batman Movies. “Why so we fall down, Master Wayne?” “So we can get back up”This simple exchange says it all. In life when we fall we don’t simply lie there and quit, we get up, we try again. If we let things keep us
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 20, 2022
Everything Is Possible
A Zen Thing . Competition . Quotes . State of MindRemember to Dream,As a child seeing the possibilities of the world.Dreams inspire us, they drive usTo achieve the impossible, the improbable,For nothing is impossibleWith hard work and understandingThere is no “can’t”There is no “don’t know”Dreams giving birth to realityWhere everything becomes possible — Sensei Mitch
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 10, 2022
The best thing you can do…
A Zen Thing . Awareness . Quotes“In any situation, the best thing you can do is the right thing; the next best thing you can do is the wrong thing; the worst thing you can do is nothing“ — Theodore Roosevelt Truer words have not been spoken! Life is meant to be lived and doing nothing is not living. Life is
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 7, 2022
Who are you?
A Zen Thing . QuotesCare and attention to the key relationships in your life will pay off. — Chinese Fortune Cookie Such a simple sentiment yet one so many seem to ignore. Imagine if we were as considerate of others as we are to our own needs!
Written by Sensei Mitch on February 6, 2022
Prayer, Faith and the Martial Arts
Quotes . Religion . State of MindPrayer is not something you hear much about in the Martial Arts, which I think if unfortunate. Many of the ideals taught in the Martial Arts are religious. Specifically I see a strong connection to the teachings of Christianity. Take for example the quote pictured to the Right: “The best reason for learning karate is
Written by Sensei Mitch on January 22, 2022
Philosophical Thoughts by Sosai Mas Oyama
History . Karate . Quotes“One becomes a beginner after one thousand days (2 years, 270 days) of training and an expert after ten thousand days (27 years, 145 days) of practice.” “Although it is important to study and train for skill in techniques, for the man who wishes to truly accomplish the way of budo, it is important to
