On 12.16.09, In Martial Arts Philosophy, By sensei
Japanese is an interesting language in that many terms have no direct translation into English. Single sounds can carry worlds of conotation and, when combined with other sounds, produce rich meanings beyond direct translation.
In Japanese, there are 3 almost interchangeable terms which are used to mean “martial arts” – Budo, Bugei, and Bujutsu. Understanding the [...]
On 11.03.09, In Martial Arts Philosophy, Martial Arts Training, By sensei
Courtesy
Martial Arts practice begins and ends with courtesy. At the beginning of our practice we “bow in” with a short ceremony, at the end we “bow out”. The ceremony is spiritual but not religious, and is a very important part of the training.
The importance of the ceremony is that we are shifting from our [...]
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