The present disturbing goings on in the world kind of act as a reminder of the true teachings of Karate, and why I personally practice the art. No not a Karate that is solely centred around numerous Bunkai or the destructive maiming of others. But an art that is based around longevity, compassion, and self-improvement, both in character and mind. A Karate that is based off self-preservation and the teachings of the peace-loving people of Okinawa, a people that are warming by nature who have no desire to ever hurt or kill anyone. People often just see the Karate Sensei of Okinawa through outside eyes, maybe then as just being tough and strong, both physically and mentally, which I suppose in many ways is true. I have though over the years seen my teacher, as in Senaha Sensei, in a […]
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