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A good teacher whose name will become known throughout the world, is one who has gone through many years of difficult training, suffered through and overcome difficult living conditions, and yet does not boast about it. He must always let this example filter down to others and guide them on their path.
We emphasize the following guidelines in order to train students;
・ Be mindful of your courtesy with humbleness
・ Train yourself considering physical strength
・ Study and contrive seriously
・ Be calm in mind and swift in action
・ Take care of yourself
・ Live a plain and simple life
・ Do not be too proud of yourself
・ Continue training with patience and steadiness
Written by Eiichi Miyazato Sensei
1978
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There is a term in Zen called “Mushin” that loosely translates as the “absence of a conscious”. Literally, “NO MIND”. This concept, while seemingly simple, is one of the fundamental ideas in Buddhism and also in the Martial Arts. It refers to a state where the Martial Artist is not consciously aware of the details of his techniques. The physical act is automatic and free. As if no conscious thought has interfered with it. In this state the mind moves from one sequence to another, like a stream of water flowing down hill. With sufficient practice and self-confidence, physical movements become instinctive and immediate. One movement follows another without the interruption of the conscious mind. Think of what you can do in the state of Mushin, one example would be tying your shoelaces or driving a car or breathing. This is a goal for all martial Artists, to achieve Mushin.
“Zen Demon Staff”
By
Chris DeBaise, Shihan
Jundokan |
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The reason for the remarkable development and spread of the ancient Japanese Martial Arts may be attributed to the respect in which ones peers and more importantly, ones teacher are held, and maintaining of ones own modesty.Rei (politeness or manners) is at the very soul of Budo. So much so that it is said, Budo begins with Rei and ends with Rei” The true value for those who study Budo is in the spirit of the training. The body and the spirit work in harmony with each other, and, as the saying goes, without training the spirit, training the body and technique is impossible.
One must respect the normal social order and must endeavor to build character in harmony with life in society.When kata is performed, the kata is begun with a standing bow and ends with a standing bow as a sign of respect.For Kumite, the competitors face the front (shomen) and bow standing, then turn to face each other bow standing and the begin. Once finished they bow to each then to the front.The standing bow is not a straight posture but one the bends naturally forward from the waist (about 30 degrees). The fingers of both hands should slide down to about 10 centimeters above the kneecaps. This is how respect is expressed.
The straight posture consists of heels together, feet pointing about 60 degrees out, knees lightly straightened, head held proper, mouth closed, eyes looking straight at eye level, arms naturally at the sides, fingers lightly extended and at the side of the body. The entire movement should take no longer than a single breath.
Written in 1978 by; Eiichi Miyazato Sensei
Founder of the Jundokan,
Okinawa, Japan
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