Insightful articles on Karate that will enhance your appreciation and understanding of the art
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"After Enlightenment, the laundry" |
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Written by John Paul Lama
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Mar 15, 2009 |
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This is a Zen saying I learned in Advanced Metaphysics class. I can just imagine the scene that ended with this line. "Teacher," a monk asks. "What do I do after attaining Enlightenment?" "After Enlightenment," the teacher answers, "The laundry." But what does this line mean? More importantly, what does it mean within the context of karate? |
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Written by David Lay
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Apr 14, 2008 |
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Karate stands out as one of the most sought afler martial art in the world, not only in terms ol its sporting aspect and practical self defense applications, but also for some in terms of its guide for spiritual betterment. |
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Master Funakoshi's Dojo Kun and Niju Kun |
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Written by Teruyuki Okazaki
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Nov 17, 2007 |
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Excerpts from Teruyuki Okazaki's "Perfection of Character" (Nov 27, 2006) |
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Karate: The Art of Virtuous Men |
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Written by David Lay
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Mar 19, 2007 |
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One of the Master Gichin Funakoshi’s top students, Masatoshi Nakayama was born in 1913 into a family of kenjutsu instructors of the samurai tradition. He studied kendo until he entered Takushoku University where he began his karate-do training under the legendary Funakoshi. |
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