“Relationships is underatanding. It is a process of self-revelation. Relationship is the mirror in which you discover yourself – to be is to be related.” “Understanding comes about through feeling, from moment to moment in the mirror of relationship.” “Understanding … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2014
“Knowledge is fixed in time, whereas, knowing is continual. Knowledge comes from a source, from accumulation, from a conclusion, while knowing is a movement.” Tao of Jeet Kune Do Bruce Lee
Black belts show structural differences in specific parts of their brains (in white) Packing an impressive karate punch has more to do with brain power than muscle power, according to research. In a close-range punching contest described in Cerebral Cortex, experts … Continue reading
When, in a split of a second, your life is threatened, do you say, “Let me make sure my hand is on my hip, and my style is ‘the’ style”? When your life is in danger, do you argue about … Continue reading
“I hope martial artists are more interested in the root of martial arts and not the different decorative branches, flowers or leaves. It is futile to argue as to which single leaf, which design of branches or which attractive flower … Continue reading
First Sunday class at Barnet in 2014 was fantastic. Three solid hours of training with three or four minor stops for 2-3 min explanations. Kihon covered and applied within randori kumite. Sanchin, Tensho covered in detail; followed by geikisai 1, … Continue reading
Karate enlightenment comes as a personal and inner revelation. Throughout your training, guided by your sensei and senpais, one follows a path but walks that path somehow alone. Explanations are given, descriptions and demostrations are delivered as you keep training, … Continue reading
A sensei has three major roles: 1. To teach the right technology (content). 2. To explain them in a pedagogic and engaging manner (method). 3. Keep students’ motivation up until they have developed their own feelings. (Inspiration). Thus a sensei … Continue reading