The Philosophy of our Dojo
Our philosophy is simple. Train in martial arts to become the most fit, most focused, most relaxed and balanced person that you can possibly be. Forge your life, like a sword, into something beautiful and sharp. Watch as the practice refines and transforms you. Everything that you have wanted to seem to other people, now truly become.
True martial art study forces us to face, and break through, our self-imposed limitations. So empty your mind of preconceived ideas (The Martial Arts are not what you think they are), pay attention, follow directions, train hard, and you will achieve things most people believe to be magic. However, there is no magic, just knowledge ... earned through sweat and hard work.
How long will it take to learn it all and reach perfection? ... ONE MORE YEAR!!! Or try making a commitment of fifteen to twenty years and then decide if you like it or not. Either way the journey will be a challenging one, but the benefits are yours. They will immeasurably enrich your life, and impact those around you.
Articles on the martial arts
- The meaning of "Osu"
- The Budo Dojo
- Discipline
- Training
- Entering the Dojo
- Nippon Budo
- Meaning of a black belt
- Articles from USA Dojo.com
- Concerning Examinations
- Heian Shodan and the Karate Expert
- Shotokai Encyclopedia
- Articles from the American JKA
- Karate Ni Sente Nashi — by James Augur
- Japanese Martial Arts on wikidoc.org
- The Artless Art
- Reflections —Mind like water
- Understanding Karate
- Wakefulness: Exercises in Enhanced Awareness
- Warrior - by Geoff Thompson
- Fuel the fire — by Shihan Ty Aponte
- Bushido-kai
- The Way of Os — by Osman Jamil
- The Essence of Karate Do — by Lynn Aponte
- Exploring Kata — by Robert Johnson
- Articles from Download Karate.com