The Making of the Sensei

This is Oikado… The Making of the Sensei.

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CHAPTER ONE

THE TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHING TRAINING AND PRACTICE

FUNDAMENTALS [I]N our Way of martial art we know that our deepest fear is not that we are

ignorant and inadequate. But rather, it is in the fact of not embracing the

incredible knowledge, truths and teachings that have the immense potential

to unleash within us, the power that can forever change us beyond measure.

Therefore, in seeking the truth in darkness becomes our feeble point of

content….”

THE TRANSIENT BEGINNINGS IN MARTIAL ART(S).

(ICHIJI TEKINA) In the matters of martial arts the point of perceptions and standard practice of Oikado is that the depth, meaning and essence of learning should lead to transformances in the context of the

Mind Emotions Heart Spirit Body

Which then would have a precipitated potential and capacity to empower the practitioner morally, intellectually, spiritually and socially. This poignant view takes into account the fact that this is a long term and intricate process that which intensely requires the special division and critical attention by the practitioner(s) into the aspects of;

Training Practice Research Application

Rather than to entirely focus on the conventional mechanical ritual of the techniques, form, strategy and combat. The point of tremendous influence and view about transformational teaching, training and practice is that the aspects of the techniques, forms and strategy and combat are basically the essential tools, structures and signposts that must be learned, mastered and transcended into the higher levels of conscious manifestation, participation of body, mind, heart and spirit. Thus giving transformed perceptions and perspectives that can holistically give the potential of;

Personal empowerment, consciousness and effective participation in all matters of life and the Universe.

Conversely, such practitioners would ultimately achieve a congruent state of having the quality of pervasive, beneficial and influential mind, heart and spirit that would permeate into the whole environment


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of life through ascendances into the higher realms of;

Understanding Awareness Appreciation Definement Sensitivity Perception Placement Integration Application Participation

Which faculty is very rare when one is mechanical (technical) in entirety. Transformational approach to martial arts is more inclined and motivated towards the removal and reduction of the conditions of under or skewed teaching, misphilosophy, misconceptions and skewed developments in the contextual art of the practitioner. Basically the fathom of this essence is holistically grounded than selectively orientated and predesigned. Once the negative results have been minimized, the profound and critical developments and impacts will emerge from the converging point of such transformance, which would promote and invigorate the essence of;

Development of Intelligence Development of Service Development of Discipline Development of Equimmunity Development of Moral Choice Development of Vibrancy Development of Dynanism Physical Development Mental Development Emotional Development Intellectual Development Exponential Development Experiential Development Spiritual Development Social participation and

personal mastery. And advancement to the fact of transcendence to heights and measures that eventuate into the attainment of pure freedom. That is, from their rigid conventional adherences without losing their form, substance and essence, but leading to the highest concept of true art and artless, thence attaining the trident essence. Once the transcendent essence has been attained then the significance of the technique, form, strategy and combat

become a point of reference only rather than the fact of imperatives because in this condition the practitioner would certainly be in the state of the higher

Mind Feeling Perception View Precence Principle Influence Spirit

Because the physical dimensions would have been subsumed by the internal dimension and prospective inner novations of immense measure and height. In essence, transformational learning and practice goes further to show that the centre focus of the interbalance between the aspects of;

Concentration on the physical techniques, forms, strategies and combat which must then be intercepted with the essentials of philosophy, morality, spirituality and social consciousness and participation.

THE POTENTIAL NATURE AND MINDSET OF STUDENT(S).

(ZUNO) When these developments had been initiated, cultivated and experienced within the landscape of martial art learning, such practitioners would certainly attain a good point of leverage and the advantage of immense beneficialness, expanseness and wholeness. Therefore, in the standpoint of Oikado the students and the Sensei must think and function outside the box, explore and attain the condition of emancipation from the rigid circumference of conventionality by becoming innovative, creative, experiential and pervasive, exponential in perceptions and perspectives within the potent characteristics of their true art and martial arts and pervasive participation. Therefore, hence manifesting and exponentiating their superb fabrics and qualities of;

Originality Creativity Artisticness

Rather than to be the products of mechanical, ritualistic conformity and conventionality within and lethargy their own art and style. In the persuit of this objective,


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the pervasive terrain and frame work of such teaching, training, practice and learning is

depicted along these lines and without prejudice to their collaboration and supplement action.

It is adverted that, when given the above framework and the approach being in place, it will set itself as a sringboard of which quality and interactive training could be achieved with the main point of pervasity and depth of cultivation in the practitioner, which will always and reasonably be stimulated and guaranteed in the context of;

Training Practice Application

in the holistic context. When such holistic transformances are experienced and evident in the practitioner, then the impossible

happens in that, the ordinary student will definitely become a transcendent person with resourced faculty, personality and character in the realms of martial arts, life and the entire world. On the closing note and without going into depths of merits and demerits of this approach, the important point to realize and mention is that the designs and intentions of transformational training, practice and learning are elaborated below in the following terms;

OIKADO

HISTORICAL DIMENSION.

TECHNICAL DIMENSION.

STRATEGICAL DIMENSIONS.

COMBAT DIMENSION.

MENTORING/ADMINISTRATIVE DIMENSIONS.

COVERT DIMENSION.

WEAPONRY DIMENSION.

RESEARCH DIMENSION.

MENTAL

DIMENSION.

INTELLECTUAL DIMENSION.

MORAL DIMENSION.

SPIRITUAL DIMENSION.

SOCIAL DIMENSION.

INTER PERSONAL DIMENSION. COMPARATIVE DIMENSION.

NATIONAL DIMENSION.

INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS.

UNIVERSAL DIMENSION.

STUDENT AND MENTOR.


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Such a process and approach does

not want to overshadow, displace, undermine, substitute or subsume the existing methodologies and approaches in the martial arts teaching, but rather to critically engage creative and exponential thinking and to supplement same and give another considered viewpoint in the context of elevated points of difference.

Such an approach and method is aimed at providing an alternative viewpoint, standpoint and concepts essential to the comprehensive martial arts awareness and effective participation.

Such an approach and process should ultimately provide the practitioner with the essential intellectual and perceptual freedom of the essence of concept, experience, application and exponentiation within the critical points of centeredness, roundness, fluidity, placement and wholeness. Rather than to fossify in the superficiality of the structures of the techniques, form, strategy and combat as emphasized through the conditions of;

Conformity Conventionality.

Essentially, the emphasy is on the pervasive and embracing landscape of;

Exponentially Creativity Originality Transcendent Essence

Conversely, the process of dynamic inquiry, implementation and articulation will be initiated in the ambit of scrutinizing the pervasive nature and essence of the masters and the teachers of the martial arts in the ideal and secular contexts because in the ultimate essence in the martial arts, there is more to it than that which ordinarily meets the eyes. THE TRUE WAY OF THE MASTERS

(SHUTOKU) In beginning, the Masters of Martial Arts were basically the ordinary student(s) who underwent effective training and learning from

their own teachers, the very teachers who acted and stood up as their role models in life. At the very point of being student(s), they were highly inspired, motivated and committed into whatever that was being taught and permitted to be trained and practiced in their way of the martial arts. Essentially, these became individuals who were engrossed the with earnest passion, desire, willpower and quest to transcend the parameters of the;

Techniques Style Form Concept

by going deeper and beyond the very appearance of what constituted their tradition. Therefore, in the persuit of this ideal, task and goal they went far beyond the structures of their system by penetrating the deeper dimensions and realms of the mind and the spirit. Consequently, they transcended the definements, measures and confinements of the structures of techniques and style, and in the same vent they acquired the grand dispensation and factors of;

Depth Centering Meaning Roundness Wholeness Transcended Intelligence Transcended Focus Transcended Emotions Transcended Application Transcended Wisdom Transcended Participation.

As they delved into the very depths of meanings, essence and formlessness. Thereby, attaining a unique condition and state of viewing, understanding and manifesting their martial art from an elevated point of true heart, true mind and true spirit, which factors became characterized with the immense stature and quality of;

Simplicity. Balance. Pervacity. Participation. Humility. Harmony. Essence.


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Mindfulness Patience Depth. Virtue. Presence.

together with other incidental attributes. Conversely, to them the point of martial arts ceased to be perceived and approached as a mere factor of methodology, style and technique but rather, the devine process of holistic function and participation enjoining the purest elements of;

Mind. Heart. Spirit. Body. Nature. Creation. Energy. Universe.

which elements all existing interdependently, in harmony, in balance and in wholeness. Furthermore, they becoming the individuals who abandoned the elements of self concept, ego, illusions and fragmented mind, thus and inevitably acquiring a true state of;

Great Mind. Great Heart. Great Spirit

which became translated and manifested in the ambits of love, humility, accommodation, simplicity and peace. Therefore with this brief description, the student(s) are urged and motivated to place their higher vision, heart and mind into having a commitment in their study and training, and try to emulate the unique and grand achievements and virtues of the masters by following in their footsteps in;

Body. Mind. Emotions. Heart. Spirit.

And consequently and so that overtime, they can attain the incredible condition and dispensation of beneficial essence, vision and profoundness in life and in the Universe, which they can share and serve humanity with. [O]nce the experience of consciousness is realized, one would never be the same again. When one is aware of his giftings, unique purpose and worth, he should go out into the world to serve and fulfill his

own purpose for his own generation and position in the Universe…."

THE VOCATIONAL STATURE OF THE SENSEI.

(SHIMEIKAN) When all the preceding qualities have been taken in and internalized, it will become very much clear that a Sensei is the second best in position from the master and to the student(s) because he is basically the bridge between the master(s) and the student(s). Wherefore, what it actually takes to become a Sensei certainly entails a plurality of ingredients and factors including the technical know-how. Therefore, the factual ability to merely know how to kick and punch or winning a tournament is not an absolute defining criteria and character of a Sensei. Once more, one should have a point of higher knowledge and depth understanding of the apparent and simple truths that are inherent in the martial arts. Therefore, with such an ability and quality the individual will be poised to realize that there is an immense and vast difference in the point and fact of just knowing the techniques, other than the subtle philosophy and wisdom behind all these which is inherent in the estate of martial arts. However, some individuals will unwisely and definitely claim to have the attitude and aptitude of true understanding and yet, not having acquired the distilled remarkability of going beyond the apparent facets of such knowing and understanding, which faculty and fabric is an essential element in the constitution of the Sensei. The martial arts essence is consisting of the pervasive depth and meaning that which can and does elude anyone who approaches it with a superficial intellect, zeal, attitude and compartment of the ego. Therefore, it is important and obligatory to be able to distinguish and grasp the subtle grail, which is contained within the subtle essence of the martial arts. The pervasity and immensity of martial arts should be appreciated and absorbed with pure and open heart and mind, which are substantive characteristics towards the making of a true Sensei. This very fact stands out as it is and uncompromised at all. Therefore to persist in


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the culture of such denials, distortions and compromises is untanable and unfortunate, especially when it comes to the tenacity and tenets of development of the human mind and spirit in the martial arts. In view of the above, it is thus become possible to encounter three types of Sensei’s who are:

[Those] of small and shallow mind(s) and absolutely content and confined within their technical abilities and conformance, and ego.

[Those] of great mind(s) and certainly armed with broader perceptions, vision and integrity, perceiving all things in the pervasive potential, ingenuity and wholeness.

[Those] of skewed and arrogant mind(s) who are obsessed with personal ego, ambition and self interest at the expense of holistic viewing, adherence, participation and teaching of martial arts in its trueness. Thence, their mind(s) is absolutely limited to the circumference of their ego than martial arts.

The Sensei(s) of great mind are very few and rare indeed, because these are exceptional individuals who are never content with the platitude of a single style, concept, conventionality, and constraining philosophy. They actually go beyond the very style and concept in order to attain the highest point of tapestry, essence of synergy, placement, complementation in order to reach the panacea of truth and conscious perspectives in martial arts. On the other hand, those of small mind, to them the concepts and issues of innovation, transformance of perspectives, complementation, synchronization and exploration of concepts, techniques and principles is not acceptable because more than not, such an adventure constitutes an immense obstacles to their limited view and potential in the substantive nature of martial arts. In essence they lack the quality of resourceful faculty, expanded mind and exponential intelligence. This unfortunate position is basically founded in the fact of fear to embrace the unknowable change of mind, heart and spirit. Basically, to absorb innovative thinking and mind, cause fear in them, because such an attitude has the

powerful potential of exposing their point of ignorance which then is disturbing to their comfort zone. Fundamentally, the very process becomes gnawing and judge mentality, questioning their outworn and upheld notions of technical superiority and capacity within their respective martial art style. Such an attitude and repose is depriving both the concerned Sensei and prospective students, in that it robs or deprives the student(s) of the quality of exponential learning, growth and technical diversity in the dynamics of martial arts, because an apple seldom falls away from the tree. It is through this argument and point of view that students are urged to be consistently on the lookout, alert and above all, to seek what is most beneficial to themselves in terms of technical and artistic growth and advancement in the ways of the martial arts. Rather than to engage and adhere to the persuasions of name and brand of the style and reputations of the person(s) because in life, one should not judge the depth of a well by merely looking at the surface of the water.

THE VARIOUS ROLES OF THE SENSEI. (YAKU)

The Sensei as an ordinary person who has social and professional obligations, in that he has a personal, social and professional life which he must attend to and at the same time consider the interests of the martial arts students who are under his care. Basically, a Sensei should play various roles in that, to the student(s) he stands out as a role model, as an instructor, father, mother, friend, counselor, healer, mentor and guardian. Thence and foremost, he must have all the capacity and confidence to play all these roles, and to secure the confidence of his/her own students and the community. The issue of assuming the position of a Sensei should not be a fact of an event, but rather a process that which is infused with the primordial interest of rendering services to other people without favour, judgementality, anticipation of reward and self-seeking objectives. It is an office that requires self-sacrifice, understanding, empathy, compromise, compassion, generosity, humility and beneficial service to the vast interests and needs of the students. Therefore, the motive


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for profit, fame, popularity and self-ego actually defeat the fundamental essence of being a Sensei of martial arts and the profound principle of “to serve and to be of service”. [L]earn to do and to give all that which is within your own giftings and vision without a measure of qualification, for they are Mine. I have gifted everything in the Universe, differently and according to its measure, and for unique purposes ….”

The inclination and viewpoint of making profit, fame and other objectives of self seeking, naturally and actually impairs, causes painful contradictions and discords within the realm, percepts and principles of martial arts. Martial arts is very much beyond what has been pointed out in the above, its all about;

Self Mastery Self Knowledge Compassion Accommodation Self Perfection Unselfishness Selfless Service Humility

[T]hose who are conscious of my OWN IMMENSITY will not fail to realize that in serving others they actually serve ME. For I am the total manifestation of all things. They would be content beyond measure in my dwelling for in their service greater than their life is the sacrifice…”

THE ASPECT OF PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY (TSEKUGAKU) Proceeding from the above mentioned dispensation, its the essential vein of self application towards the goal of indiscriminate serving and helping of humanity. The very humanity that which is all around oneself. Therefore, the whole point is essentially about who you are, and your relationship with all that which is within and around you in the whole Universe. This a profound factor that which must be ingrained in the quality and character of the Sensei’s motives, intentions platitude of thinking, perspectives, objective and personal philosophy. If not, what then is

the whole point and merit of becoming the Sensei of the martial arts? Basically a Sensei in the strict meaning and hallmark, is a teacher who is ingrained with the qualities of being a helper, inspirer/motivator, healer, counselor, friend, moulder, mentor and guardian, mother and father of the student (deshi). It is an extra ordinary office of noble trust, simplicity, knowledge, wisdom, compassion, humility, generosity, strength and guidance. ALL geared towards the development of the student(s) character, morals, mind and spirit through the holistic approach and participation of the;

Mind Heart Emotions Body Spirit

Therefore it should not be permitted to become an office of pomposity, arrogance, self seeking and discords of money making and seeking of positions and fame. If these traits are allowed, then that would inevitably be the dilution and distortion of the essence of this remarkable office, and the spiritual nature that is inherent within it. Thence in the persuit of this grandeur it is stated thus: [B]y seeking the grail of perfection and wisdom in the masters, it is then that we can attain the wisdom of being true and luminated teachers, and gaining the glimpse of what is ordinary untold, in being what we ought to be ……” It is therefore, crucial that all the aspirants should make a point of reference to the inherent nature, virtues and characteristics, and essential qualities found in the masters, in order to achieve an adequate balance between what is best and worthy to pursue in the context and appropriate perceptions and perspectives. It is also vital to critically examine the basic purpose of ones intentions, potentials and ultimate objectives before one can respond to the callings of the office of the Sensei. This task of self examination is very important and will ensure that one can avoid assuming same with the falsehood of mind, intentions and character. Otherwise, one would certainly miss the essential meaning of depth, meaning of truth and meaning of the pervasive morality,


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conscience and spiritually inherent in the martial arts dimensions. It is definitely through the exercise and process of re-evaluation physically and mentally, morally and spiritually that an individual can comfortably stand with a conscience, consciousness and capacity that is not wanting or compromised as a Sensei, and shall further be armed with the competency to execute the intrinsic dispensations of this scared position. [I]N the way of this truth know much about your heart than your mind, and be the best of what you could be and serve the Universe according to the power of the gifting that you have. Then the Universe will celebrate in you and you will be magnified in your worth and purpose….” From this overview of the self then the typical type of a Sensei that you wanted to be shall inevitably emerge and manifested in the true point of conscious definement and substance. Though sometimes, such an ambition and state of affairs may cause a great and wider discrepancy between the truth that is inherent in the Ways of martial arts and to that which is upheld as one’s own truth and self perception.

THE SPECIAL DUTY OF THE SENSEI. (ZEIKIN)

On the whole, the Sensei is the soil with the necessary knowledge of martial arts and has the obligation to teach and to ensure that his students do attain a higher level of intellectuality, exponentiality and proficiency in the skills of techniques, philosophical articulation and understanding. Further more, in the pursuit of this enterprise and objective, he should also demonstrate impartial commitment, devotion and genuine concern in the welfare of all his students and this be combined with a full poise of responsibility towards all in his charge and dojo. This is a duty that is done without favour and/or expectation of rewards whatsoever. A Sensei must not and should not under any circumstance endeavor into the habit or tendency of distorting the aspirations, principles, percepts, truths of martial arts in order to please someone, to meet his or someone’s personal dispositions and/or expectations. Essentially, this lethargic teaching and mis-understanding of things will inevitably cascade with tremendous long term impacts, socially, intellectually, morally,

mentally, physically and spiritually to those that the alleged teaching was meant to please or militate against. The aspects of truth in the martial arts is more than emphasized because it is the vital organ and powerful essence of martial arts. In as much therefore that, the Sensei should at least and at best avoid the issues that will ultimate result in the aspect of misguided teaching, misplaced teachings or under teaching of the student(s). Once such a condition of dysfunctional teaching is ingrained, it would become irreversible and very much be of detriment and disadvantage to the students. It is therefore prudent and essential that, in the teaching of any or every principle, precept and proposition, all the the students must be encouraged to do their indispensable research and contribution into the subject matter, so that the state of collective engagements and comprehensive learning, participation, exchange and development can or is attained grandly without a point of bias, skewedness and prejudice to vital interests and truths. The Sensei must consciously alert his students about the adverse effects of myopic perceptions and thinking especially when it comes to the fact that, any technical dexterity and achievement in the tournaments does not automatically qualifies and instills an individual to acquire the status of a Sensei. A true Sensei is more than the above definements of the technique, style and tournament because he is an absolute embodiment and repository of the remarkable and distinguished attributes of;

Wisdom. Compassion. Knowledge. Understanding. Demeanor. Selflessness. Truth Silence. Love Intellectuality. Observation. Humility. Simplicity. Experience. Mindfulness. Awareness. Ingenuity. Pervasiveness.


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Patience. Peace.

With the above qualities and hallmark, the candidate will have the profound advantage of being an asset and mirror to the whole society and much more transformed beyond the ordinary facets of his being, and conversely shall achieving the essential point of the “true knowing”. The state of true knowing is very much beyond the apparent scope of ordinary dimensions of appreciating things because it is consistent with enlightenment. It is granted that, some Sensei’s are of the compelling view that students should definitely be superior in the scope of combat and techniques before they become a Sensei. Those who don’t excel shouldn’t be considered to qualify for the position of the Sensei. This viewpoint may be sound and provisionally valid but subject to and it contains extreme limitations. The fact of combat ability is not entirely an exclusive determining factor more so that, such a state is dependent on the physiological attributes rather than the mental and intellectual cultivation and enlightenment, which are very crucial in the martial arts learning process. Secondly, the fulcrum of martial arts is not entirely based on combatative approach, but rather on the mental and spiritual approach whence the coherency of the body, mind and spirit are in full participation and at best play in order to acquire wholeness in the individual’s life, training and practice. This approach is quite crucial because it does not merely emphasize one plane of function over others. However, should the holistic approach be undermined and discarded that would inevitably results in an uncomfortable platitude and environment of which either, under teaching and misguided teaching takes precedent and predominance over the aspect of holistic comprehensive teaching and participation in the Way. [D]O not ever undermine, deny and constrain

the unique gifts that the Universe has given you. Effect them with the commitments of truth and heart because their purpose and significance of their whatever end in the Universe is seldom known….”

THE SPECIAL NATURE AND CHARACTER OF THE SENSEI. (SHEISHITSU)

Another viewpoint that is very much expounded and espoused by some of the Sensei(s) is that of demonstrating the fact of popularity, publicity and fame before one can be deemed to be a Sensei. These aspects are good to cherish but and yet, what is their penultimate objective and how do they fit and suit or reconcile with the intrinsic grail of martial arts? If these traits are compatible with spiritual and moral grail of martial arts then they are fine. However and candidly stated, there is absolute doubt that they do in any way or manner with the ways of martial arts. It must be pointed out and emphasized that the correct and true teaching must be adhered to, otherwise the wrong impressions and misconceptions will be developed and cascaded to the novice, and innocent minds who would inter-alia come to believe and emulate that which is wrong. [T]hat which has reached the absolute point of great experience and embracement of the higher consciousness in the Way, does not need the mundane illusions of honour in order to become of their worth. Their worth and substance become derived in the fact of merging and celebration within the Universe...” Given the aforegoing it becomes quite clear that, the background of the purpoted Sensei in relation to his received teachings and learning, his depth and latitude of the appreciation of the philosophy behind and within the martial arts, become critically prominent and crucial. The essentiall ingredients that will determine or decide on the pattern of influence and scope of impact on the modality and depth of meaning, direction and essence of his martial art teaching to his students. However and notwithstanding the above, a true Sensei shall not endevour to allow his own student(s) to become like him but rather that they go beyond the context of what he is, by emulating the best of their own originality, excellence and brilliance. [I]N the substance of true teaching of Our Way, it is not best to permit that the masters be imitated by their student(s). Each must not compare itself and its worth with the other because they would loose focus on


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themselves. But rather they must acknowledge that each one is gifted with the uniqueness of mind, body and spirit, and must celebrate oneself in that condition of uniqueness….” Such a Sensei would utmostly endeavour with due diligence, effort and concern that the students do eventually discover who they are and their worth, what they are capable of in terms of their own potentials in life. [I]T is truly necessary that one should fully appreciate and be grateful of his own unique gifts, in this condition he would be comfortable and satisfied with who he is. It is only then that he can attain the incredible point and leverage of alignment, complementation and celebration of oneself, with people and things. Therefore, one should never compare himself with others but his own potentials and destiny thus he would have the greatness of inner worth and peace….”

Prominently, the Sensei will edge forward and agitate that such student(s) should act and live in all that they can be in their lifetime, in terms of their dreams, academics, social and economic goals within the context and scope of truth, understanding, humility and dignity. [I]n honouring one’s teacher its not only about the fact of giving gold and praise but rather of giving him the gift of being the best of what you have become, more than what you were….” The true Sensei will go further to encourage through his teachings of the way of truth that, the student(s) should understand and appreciate their essence and be empowered to serve other human beings without favour nor reward because that is an inherent duty of the martial artist. All the teachings of the Sensei should be geared and focused with absolute clarity, purpose, meaning, depth and empowerment so that in so doing he does not concase or limit the truth in order to serve his own ulterior reasons or objectives nor enhance his ego-status: [T]he rewards of great and true teachings of the Way are true in the manifestation of what is not so much in the glitter on the person .… but rather on the humble knowledge that they

are doing their best to progress in life with true knowing of the truth, and according to the percepts of our Ways, and what a satiating feeling to know and to be….” [I]t is better to be remembered for what you have done for people in your lifetime through your selfless service. It is in serving humanity and the creation that one can be of great service to God and the Universe….” THE IMPACT OF THE SENSEI ON THE STUDENT(S). (EIKYO) It is quite clear that student(s) should benefit more from his Sensei not only in terms of fighting ability but rather in the supreme state of transformance. They must attain the capacity of “being”, emotionally, morally, intellectually, mentally, spiritually, physically and socially by being transformed within the embrace of wholeness in life. Therefore, just as a Sensei sees himself in the master, the student also sees himself in the Sensei because in the ultimate end both are significantly one. IF NOT, THEN WHAT WOULD BE THE POINT AND THE WORTH OF HAVING A Sensei in one’s life? It is on this premise and rationalization that students should be made aware and be urged to consistently seek a teacher who will truthfully, honestly and diligently provide them with the provisions of fulfillment development, and advancement, intellectually, physically, mentally, morally and spiritually rather than to follow the brand-mark, mundane reputation and rhetoric based on the sentiments and superficiality of style. One the other hand, the Sensei is also urged and encouraged that in his teachings of the martial arts precepts and principles, should invoke the intensed desire, willingness, sacrifice and attitude to serve and to be of service to anyone who comes to him because the consideration of service is upfront and compelling in the martial arts. In so doing, the Sensei and the students would definitely discover the incredible underlying secret of the grail of humility, service and compassion to all mankind. Furthermore, they would attain the depth of understanding and endowment of expansiveness of meaning, centering, depth and wholeness that which is constantly within and around us:


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[I]t is not the truth that will make you whole, it is how you fit into it and make it your own point of ultimate essence and tranformances in the wonders of the Universe….” [Y]ou have no beginning nor the end, in the fact of defining yourself in the present potential becomes the greatest impediment towards your own incredible vastness in the Universe, Therefore, transcend the barriers of your own ignorance and ego in order to attain and see what otherwise has been considered to be the impossible….” In this respect the Sensei whether is great or small, must have a common duty, common sense, sincerity and passion to keep, impart and cherish this wondrous knowledge and legacy of martial arts, especially for those who are coming behind us bonded with the ultimate search and quest of this wonderful legacy. [I]t is important to do the very best that one can do for others, humanity and the Universe because we were all born to manifest the essence of God within us. In so doing, we unconsciously inspire and give to others the power to do the same….” Therefore both the Sensei and student(s) should fully appreciate the fact that the above condition can only come about when and if there are inner changing’s within our perceptions and perspectives about each other and nature and our position in the whole Universe. Conversely, a true and great Sensei will be measured and found in the power of knowledge, and its manifestation in the quality of the:

Mind Heart Emotions Consicence Spirit

THE SPECIAL ENQUIRY BY THE SENSEI. (SHITSUMON)

Whenever the Sensei is faced with the task of imparting the knowledge and the skills to the students, he should have his mind and faculties focused on these salient issues;

What knowledge and wisdom should appropriately be imparted in order to

meet the general expectations of each student, and what will generate the fundamental point of awareness and exponentiation in them?

What are the best approaches and the skills that must be adopted in order to meet the above objective, and that such an approach will it meet the general anticipated standards within the time frame. Above all, that the style of the Sensei will it ultimately match and compliment that of the student’s unique personal style(s). In this very context, the Sensei must be honest and genuinely identify and accept his personal weaknesses and shortcomings.

What are the best and effective methods of learning, training and practice that should be put in place, modified and permitted within the time frame, which also can respond to the immediate potentials needs, expectations and situations between the Sensei and the student(s).

THE ASPECT OF PERSONAL MASTERY

(SHUTOKU) The Sensei must also bear in mind the fact that the student(s) that she is teaching and training must ultimately attain the point and condition of personal power and personal mastery within the realm of their martial arts. Therefore this condition in essence entails the fundamental ingredients of;

The innate will and intensions to acquire and expand the individual’s potentials and capacities to go beyond the current upheld self-perceptions and abilities.

The immense desire and the intensions to transcend the weaknesses and portals of inadequacy and ignorance. Thereby attaining a transformational point and momentum of depth of curiosity, power of awareness, application, pervasiveness, and broad measure of exponential thinking, function and experience.

The potential and the experience of being emancipated, inspired and


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directioned by the profound teachings and example of the Sensei, from the condition and quagmire of ignorance, confusion and indecision.

The desire to attain the penultimate conviction, position of view and influence, and powerful vision about the ultimate transcendent expectations and outcome, in the whole dimensions of the Universe.

THE ATTAINMENT OF PERCEPTIONS

(RIKAI) Once the above mentioned have been put in place, in order and channeled into the correct line of in built perceptions, perspective and inspiration, the Sensei should further advise the student(s) about the condition of abandoning the facets of;

Internal and preconceived notions, ideas, assumptions and misplaced perceptions and priorities.

Proscranations and self-defensive notions, and intellectual arrogance and egoism.

Which factors are essentially inhibiting, limiting and frustrating the progressive action towards the attainment of sincere cultivation in the fact of knowledge, experience, wisdom and skill of martial arts. Conversely, the Sensei and the student(s) should work on the common understanding, common ground and common vision and purpose, and both must mutually agree and adopt a landscape that can produce and unleash the hidden and immense potentials of the student(s) by stancing on the correct;

Formats. Long-term objectives. Formalities. Short-term goals

Upon which to work on in order to achieve a point of desired or intended empowerment and expontial mastery in the practical way. Furthermore, the Sensei and the student(s) must compliment each other in their endeavor to set down the common ground for the emergence and prevalence of the dimensions of;

Insight and awareness. Perspective and perceptions. Personal knowledge and

empowerment.

Synergistic relationships between the internal reality and the outer reality.

Exponential and transformative thinking and pro-action.

Identification and definitions of the critical and crucial priorities pertinent to the fact of one’s path in life.

Given the above, the Sensei will certainly have the leverage and vantage to produce the student(s) who have the abundant mind that which has the tremendous potential and capacity to:

Achieve the fundamental new perception and retraining that abandons the parochial style interest, mindset and image by adopting an immense and pervasive viewpoint and embracement of the inherent diversity.

Celebrate the factual, distinctive diversities of the systems of the martial arts without losing the sight of the underlying synergetic essence and commonality, thus transcending beyond the feebling confines of sentimentalism of one’s style.

THE POINT OF ABUNDANCY

(HOFUSA) Whence, the cumulative impacts of the above mentioned will eventuate into a very unique condition in the student(s) in that, such student(s) will acquire a cultivated point and culture of having the essence of the;

Abundant Mind. Abundant Heart Abundant View. Abundant Influence. Abundant Emotions Abundant Thinking. Abundant Intelligence Abundant Position. Abundant Presence Abundant (Inter) Action.

which factors are crucial and catalystical towards the fact and process of the making of a new Sensei. It is conceded that, some individuals would not easily swallow this proposition and fact, in that these factors may not auger well with those who believe much in the slylisticness concept. However, such individuals and/or practitioners are persuaded


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to give opportunity and explore this line of reasoning and thinking as exposed herein, without meaning harm and disrespect to their own upheld notions and viewpoints. The main point be view in transformational learning, training and practice as is embraced and utilized in Oikado is essentially that, the student(s) should and must be taught and trained to be equipped with the essential and dynamic faculties and action to think and live out side the box of stylism in his martial arts systems. In order to accomplish what otherwise has been deem to be impossible, by being exponential thinkers, doers and human beings who are endowed with higher essence of effective transcendence physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, morally and socially. Therefore, the fact of transformationality as expantiated herein is to precipitate the fact to discover, utilize and manifest the fathoms of wholeness in the path of martial arts. It is further considered and conceded that, it is rather a miserable understanding by any Sensei and student(s), to teach and learn martial arts in the absolute entirety of kicking and punching, without first and foremost widening the circle of knowingness, and to go beyond the trusted techniques of the system. Therefore in the making of the Sensei, the contention and gravaman that the basic techniques of fighting are the ultimate best, is no longer sufficing and tenable in the context of this transformational system. Thence a contrary view and position shall be accommodated on this point especially to those who may be holding a different view but with some courtesy of reservation and reluctance on the merits of same in the cycle of contradictions. THE EMBRACING IMAGE AND NATURE OF THE SENSEI.

(FUKUMU) The Sensei and the student(s) are basically one and the same thing and both must espouse the principle of integrity, sincerity and commitment in the fact of intensive and extensive;

Training Research Practice Application Analysis Interpretation

Analogy Conceptualization

So that they can acquire the pervasive capacity of creative and exponential thinking and (Inter) action outside the box and the confinements of the concepts of stylism. From the above disposition and enterprise, they would become transcendent in the context of their broarder;

Knowledge Growth Experience Wisdom Enlightenment Analysis Comperativity Creativity

Which qualities are much lacking in the many who delved in the factum of entirely teaching martial arts in the technical context and environment. Wherefore it is propounded further that, both the Sensei and the student(s) should ascend into the realms of pervasive and deep critical teaching and learnership of martial arts, from the true point and dimension of awareness, wholeness and fullness. The Sensei and the student(s) should progress further into a point of acquiring and manifesting the factum of beneficial teaching and learning of the martial arts which platitude entails the essential considerations, ingredients and conditions of accommodating the fact that;

The Sensei should always bear in mind that, the very student(s) he is teaching and training the martial arts are in fact the masters of tomorrow who definitely seek to be better than him and to transcend the image that they emulate. Therefore, the Sensei must teach them with all candour, devotion and fact of worthiness, and abundant knowledge, wisdom and mutual celebration.

The Sensei should be permitting the fact that the student(s) become engaged into the actual process of teaching others the techniques, principles, philosophy and teachings of their martial arts whilst within the ambits of the Sensei supervision and the school. The significant truth and power behind this dispensation, is that the students concerned do acquire a better leverage of


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understanding and believing in themselves because at best, everyone learn better when she/he is teaching others and living what is being taught. Conversely, such students would ultimately acquire a finer point of expansive awareness, creative application and the manifestation of their creative force, self-knowledge, self-contentment and celebrance.

Given the above main factors, both the Sensei and the student(s) would further appreciate the fact that in the making of the Sensei, numerous variables and principles become directly and vicarious involved, and invigorated in the varying measures and intensities. This is so in order to produce a dynamic faculty, character and personality of the individual. Some of these special variables and precedent conditions entail the following;

When one teaches others he learns better and becomes more empowered in all the aspects of intellect, faculties, performances and expression which then become grounded on the point of essence understanding. Being more understood and in trustworthiness, thus promulgating the pervasive fact of appropriate influence, appropriate capacity, appropriate contribution and participation, and appropriate difference within and beyond the factors of the;

Circles of influence Circles of concern Circles of indifference Circles of prejudice Circles of bias When the student(s) become

precipitated and urged to become the teachers of what has been taught, they become transformed in their pervasive point of awareness and understanding of all the things that are there to be and on how they ought to be. From this position of transformances they would begin to live that which they have learnt and practiced thereby becoming grander students who will follow with the point

of creative wisdom, patience and humility.

The Sensei and the student(s) when

in the proper context of true self application in martial arts, they would realize that it is but a thin line that which separates each other, and that both must exist in the fact of mutuality and co-efficiency. The fact of being a true teacher lies in the power of the teacher seeing himself in the student(s) and for the students in their teacher. Therefore, both the Sensei and the student(s) must celebrate each other and their worth in the point of consensus.

When the Sensei imparts his

knowledge, same must be quality knowledge which has the capacity to empower the intellect of the student(s) and qualitatively elevating the status of knowledge and awareness of the student(s). So that such student(s) can gain the maximum leverage of being quality teachers of tomorrow in their own right, initiation and intellectual potential.

When the Sensei is engaged in the

critical process of empowering his/her student(s), there must be the immense focus and dynamic effort on enabling the very student(s) to unleash the dynamic underplay of their own;

Intelligence. Visualization. Talents. Potential. Opportunities. Capacities. Rationalization. Exponentiality

Which must all be integrated into a magnificent point and efficacy of realizing and manifesting the powerful influence of the individual(s) creative force. This creative force is very crucial for the outburst of the individuals conditions of exponentilality that which permeates with decisive and profound impacts on the student(s);


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Personality Character Abundant Mind Abundant Heart

The Sensei and the student(s) must actually and definitely believe in what they are learning, training and practicing. Precisely, the Sensei must have a stronger and bolder belief in the very teachings of martial arts that which he/she espouses and imparts to others. The fact of belief in oneself is the most critical quality in the process of making the Sensei and same can be reinforced through diligent study and practice. If not, what then is the point of being a Sensei and to begin with, isn’t this the fact of blunt fallacy. It must be understood that in the matters of martial arts, the fact of conscience does matter because of one’s conscience is the repositions of the truth(s) of martial arts. Further to the above, the Sensei and the student(s) must note and acknowledge that, if their conviction is strong, bold and informed then their abundant mind will yield immense influence of creativity, wisdom, character, competence and wholeness because the main truth is that, each one of us gives his/her own life to that which he/she believes in. Basically, it all centers on the fact of choice and the point of appropriate awareness and understanding.

The Sensei and the student(s) must acquire the fundamental aptitude to realize that life is not a career but rather a process of attaining the purpose of existence. Therefore, the point of such understanding and through the teachings of martial arts, they must be able to confer and affirm the fact of validation of each other’s potentials, efforts and worth so that everyone can celebrate his or her own uniqueness in the dojo, and in life and in the pervasive point of holistic embracement.

When the Sensei is teaching the student(s) he/she should have in the upper mind, the fact that the quality of his knowledge and teaching would be the catalyst and pivotal instrument that can invigorate and sustain the student(s) change, focus, creativity and leverage towards the attainment of best standard performance,

discipline and converging point of inner change. In this very context,

same must capacitate, precipitate and transcendence over the prevailing and limiting mindset by attaining a transformative point of understanding, view, articulation and expression so that they become imaginatively brilliant, creative and functionally. Thus becoming more boundless in the environment of higher intelligence, self definitions and effective participation.

When the Sensei is with the student(s), he must at all time stimulate and sustain them in an environment that which is grounded in the principles of creative; Participation Consultation Consensus Mutual Respect Celebration of each other.

And at the same time being fully aware of the competing tendencies of the positions of the Sensei and that of the student(s). Thence the status of credibility and pervacity can be manifested and maintained without any effort and coercion. The distinctness will be experienced in a subtle of minds. THE VITAL STATURE AND QUALITY OF STUDENT(S).

(HINSHITSU) When the Sensei is teaching and assisting the student(s) in the whole scope of training and practice, the special focus should not be entirely on the external flair of techniques. In that, they shouldn’t dilute, hyprocritize and overlook the underpinning meaning, essence and wholeness of the various aspects inherent in what is actually being executed. Therefore, the special emphasy should be entrusted, sustained and articulate in and on the fundamental premise that, the higher essence in the study of martial arts is to appropriately,

Train Practice Research Analyse Meditate Apply


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assertively with an open mind, complete awareness, resourcefulness, passionate heart and vision, and true spirit. Inherently, the Sensei and the student(s) will over time realize the inherent contradictions and pressure of conflict in all their endeavors. That which must be resolved, pacified and overcomed in the mind. Thence, one’s mind must always be resilient, pervasive and resourceful within the framework of synergism.

The Sensei should further note and appreciate the fact that once the conditions of exponentiality had been acquired by the student(s), such student(s) will be capacitated with an immense attribute and endowments that are consisting of;

The power of freedom. The power of choice. The power on intelligence. The power of artistic essence. The power of expression. The power of boundlessness.

Which of ingredients are fundamental in the production and capacity of self determination,

realisation in the context of martial arts. Correspondingly and with great impacts, the above endowments will enable the student(s) to become more than ever, to be beyond the concept, technique, strategy and the general confines of the style (box) and thus attaining a sustainable position and condition of being exponentially dynamic and boundless. On the overall, the Sensei and the student(s) should inter-alia realize that in the very process of training, learning and internalizing the martial art’s techniques, principles, teachings, precepts, theories and forms they should have distinctness. This distinctness will be experienced in a subtle point of immense space, which divided what is there in the box of martial arts and the appropriate response(s) to same exponentially. Both the Sensei and student(s) whenever they indulge in their learnership and practice they must invoke the use of the fundamental powers so that they can acquire the extraordinary eloquence of function and mastery over time.

THE DYNAMICS OF FUNDAMENTAL POWERS AND ELOQUENT FUNCTIONS.

THE IMMENSE SPACE OF ATTRIBUTE

The power of Intellect

The power of Clarity The power of Sincerity The power of Conscience The power of Thinking The power of Choice

The power of Image The power of Honesty The power of Moderation The power of Decision The power of Integrity The power of Ability The power of Compassion

The power of Discretion The power of Change The power of Reformation

The power of Assertion The power of Being

THE TEACHINGS OF THE

MARTIAL ART(S)

THE TRUTHS PRINCIPLES PRECEPTS REALITIES

PHILOSOPHY THE STUDENT(S) RESPONSE TO THE TEACHINGS

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The power of Manifestation The power of Introspection The power of Prudence The power of Concession

The power of Adjustment The power of Reflection The power of Devotion

The power of Correctness The power of Curiosity The power of Intercession The power of Rightness The power of Appreciation The power of Differentiation The power of Mediation

The power of Diligence The power of Content The power of Truth The power of Synergy The power of Balance The power of Promptness The power of Interaction

The power of Simplicity The power of Gratitude The power of Patience The power of Complexity The power of Waiting The power of Intelligence The power of Recognition The power of Amending

The power of Realization The power of Preferent The power of Modesty The power of Honour The power of Understanding The power of Compromise The power of Acceptance The power of Healing The power of Tolerance

The power of Accommodation The power of Intentions The power of Application The power of Will The power of Attention The power of Service The power of Reciprocation The power of Courage

The power of Fairness The power of Observation The power of Perseverance The power of Goodness The power of Responsibility The power of Action The power of Peace The power of Ingenuity

The power of Mercy The power of Aspiration The power of Discernment The power of Prayer The power of Dreams

The Power of Sharing The power of Appropriateness The power of Visualization The power of Relocation The power of Awareness

The power of Inspiration The power of Confession The power of Desire The power of Submission The power of Negotiation The power of morality The Power of Charity The power of Forgiveness The power of Creativity

The power of Originality The power of Wisdom The power of Grace The power of Humility The power of Stillness The power of Freedom The power of Love

BODY. MIND. SPIRIT.

CREATION UNIVERSE

CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE.

HEART. EMOTIONS.


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It must be noted that in the province of the subtle space, lies the ground of the tremendous power of choice that which the respective student(s) must use, resort to and invoke in order to be allowing. In that the said martial arts, could bear any value and meaning unto himself. Thence it be noted that the power of choice lies in the heart of the student(s). It is this latent power that each student should be encouraged to utilize with consciousness and wisdom, and with considered discretion and responsibility because such power can impact on one’s destiny in all the facets of one’s life. Therefore, both the Sensei and the student(s) can through the fact of using this latent power, become more than what they are, and before they can attain the creative influence over their environment and life. Therefore, in whatever the choice and decision that the Sensei and the student(s) can make, these fundamental powers will always be sounding in the context and ambit of being positive or negative, and thus demanding the factum of responsibility and intelligent sincerity. THE POINT OF TRANSFORMATION

(HENKA) When the above ingredients had been imbued and integrated in the scope of training and practice, they would essentially transform the nature of the student(s). They would provide new defined dimensions of the;

Mind Heart Emotions Spirit Body

which are the five basic and universal dimensions of being whole. Out of this very fact and ground of attainments, the same student(s) would transcend further into the levels of higher consciousness, participation and interactiveness. It is a standing principle in Oikado that, the Sensei and the student(s) should always maintain a sustainable balance and condition of intense training, practice and integration of the body, mind and spirit through the vision of transforming their essential nature. Once there is this change in the point of wholeness rather than

fragmentations would be experienced and manifested, so that each and everyone can acquire the immense capacity and fundamentality, and essence of

Meaning Creativeness Greatness

within their scope of sequential development in

Personality Character Intellectuality Intelligence Artisticness Exponentiality

which factors in the ultimate, totally translate into the acquisition of the dynamic state and essence of realizing the profound manifestation of the creative force. And its inherent qualities of advancement into the point of the higher self, which is the greatest and unsurpassed gift of difference that anyone can ever aspire for and acquire in the realms of martial arts. essentially that the above become the integral quality and process of approaching the leadership, scholarship and mastery in Oikado. It is imperative for the Sensei and the student(s) to realize further that the fundamental essence of Oikado entrities both to engage in the study, training and practice of martial arts with an absolutely emolument heart, mind and spirit by embracing holistically and contentedly the aspects of the techniques, faculty and scholarship with the quality of embracement and indulgence. Thus they would quickly gain the immense power and capacity of master minding the whole reservoir of the martial art resources thus achieving a profound and resourceful ground upon which to exponentiate into higher levels of difinements and definity. It must be borne that such a commitment is very crucial because it would lead to greater and splendid grounds that which eventuate into impacting the deeper dimensions of the

Heart Mind Emotions Spirit Body


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Conversely, the Sensei should always instill the fullest realization in his student(s) that our martial arts should be approached and traversed in many dynamics, the dynamics that have profound effects on the individuals,

Faculties Intellectuality Perceptions Perceptiveness Interactions

so as to initiate a powerful springboard for the essence of awakening, transformation and

reformation. Other than to have a tacit ground that produces in substance, dyfunctionality, vagueness and wooly attainments in ones martial arts. Therefore in the compendium and intricases of the above, the appropriate definement in the pursuit of undergoing training, practice and comprehensive leanership in our Way is propounded in the compendiums of learning the profound lenents of;

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OIKADO (The Compendiums of Learning)

SCHOLARSHIP. SKILLS.

THEORY.

REASEARCH.

ANALYSIS.

CONTEMPLATION.

STUDENT

PHILOSOPHY

SENSEI

INTERPRETATION.

DEFINITION.

EVALUATION.

PRINCIPLES.

TECHNIQUES.

METHODS.

SELECTION.

TACTICS.

VARIATIONS.

OPTIONS.

IMPLEMENTATIONS.

APPLICATION STRATEGY.

TRANSFORMATION. EXPERIENTIATION. EXPONENTIATION. GROWTH. MANIFESTATION.

REFORMATIONS. HARMONIZATION.

RE-FORMULATIONS.

RESTORATION. INTEGRATION. CONNECTEDNESS. PARTICIPATION. MATURATION.

WHOLENESS. RESOURCES. ENVIRONMENT.

UNIVERSE

BODY. MIND. HEART. SPIRIT.

TRANSLATIONS.

EMOTIONS.

This is Oikado…. The Making of the Sensei.

In the cumulative effect of transformance, great dimensions of reformations and re-formulatives will take ground and that such a Sensei and student(s) can definitely stand out balanced, empowered and in total awareness of the differing points of the outer reality and the inner reality. And thereon, they would begin to profoundly experience the immense elements of;

Real Synergy Real Participation. Real Difference. Real Inter-Action Real Magnificence Real Contribution Real Significance Real Substance Real Presence Real Greatness Real Worth

With an unending quality and choice of the mind, heart, emotions, spirit and conscience which are the truthful and holistic cornerstones and hallmark of the discipline of martial arts. [I]n Our Way, the individual must always be aware and appreciate the fact that he is standing between the Earth and Heaven, in the centre of the Universe by being part of the whole. Therefore, to dwell in all these dimensions one must give out unresevedly his own heart and mind….” The Sensei of substance will not be much focused on the fact of his own advancement in terms of rank status and large studentry. He must be fully focused and committed into the fact of teaching others, his own study and practice which factors will enhance his own quality and substance of worth. Therefore, it is imperative to point out that in the fact of attaining higher rankings(s) in the martial arts, the promodial factors that are essentially considered are as follows;

What is the extent and depth of ones contribution towards the fact of teaching students and others the very discipline of martial arts. Conversely, the turnover point of

such students into higher levels of gradings in the martial arts becomes crucial.

What intellectual contribution does one give into the intellectual realm of the martial arts, in the context of theory, philosophy, application and social participation and development(s).

What is the extent and measure of ones contribution in the overall activities of the martial arts in the context of tournaments, gradings, training others and organization.

What is the context and measure of ones active interest and participation in the advancement of martial arts in the technical, theoretical, intellectual, social context, and as an instrument of empowerment to the general society and humanity.

Once the Sensei is aware of these vital ingredients he will stand out unique and assured that he or she will capture the attention and recognition that will merit same, to be advanced into the higher ranking status in the fellowship of martial arts. The above position is very simple to appreciate in that, in life the more you give into something the more the rewards become harvested, this is a principle of life and it can not be changed nor negotiated. The Sensei and the student(s) should note and realize that transformational teaching, training and practice as expounded in the Oikado martials and urges the manifestation(s) of the effective change of paradigm to transcend with eloquence the limiting structures of the technique(s) and stylism. It ushers the dawn of new beginnings in the essence of perceptions, thinking and interactions in the culture and discipline of martial arts.


CHAPTER TWO

THE TRANSCENDENT STUDENT(S), FUNDAMENTALS

[I]n the ways of our Way the seeker of the truth is unbounded in mind and

heart, he goes beyond the fact of illusions and content of his own ignorance

for he does not seek with the persuasions of his ego and mind, but of the heart

and spirit. The incredible wonder and brilliance that which is there can only

be comprehended in pureness and emptiness of the mind and spirit…”

THE CONVERGENCE OF STUDENT(S) PERCEPTIONS

(RIKAI)

The Sensei should always anticipate a critical point of convergence in the development of the student(s) under his charge, which condition would manifest the fact of transcendence in the student(s). In this stage, a noticeable change would be observed in the student(s) within the inner and outer dimensions, bringing about a condition of effectiveness and clarity in the subtle qualities of;

Analysis Vision Talent Power Equanimity Participation Balance Centering Wholeness Mindfulness

Silence Patience Alignment Passion Courage Conscience Principle Presence

Which factors are inherently found in the heart, mind and body of person who has experienced the fact of inner shiftings. These very SHIFTINGS ARE IMPACTED UPON AND IMMENSELY BY THE POWER OF AWARENESS THAT WHICH IS FOUND AT THE DEEPER LEVELS OF THE HEART, MIND AND BODY. Once this point of transformance is realized, the student(s) would have delved beneath the surface of his person and attained a position of reflection on who he is inside thus causing same to regain the substantive essence, sense and capacity of being aware of his own “being” and specialness as a seeker of the higher truth in the way of martial arts.


It is also pointed out to the Sensei that, once the inner shiftings had been effected in the student(s), that very aspect will go all the way down to remove the aspects of inner conflict and bring about the effective point of inner realization of a reality beyond the physical context in the third attention. Thereby causing the impetus and moment of pacification and emancipation from the painful inhibitions and consequences from;

The cycle of ignorance The cycle of denial The cycle of Ego The cycle of alienation The cycle of illusions The cycle of obsession The cycle of attachment The cycle of prejudice The cycle of hopelessness The cycle of inadequacy The cycle of violence The cycle of fear The cycle of aversion The cycle of opinionation.

Thence as a seeker, he would come and arrive at the point of spiritual realization and essence in a vision beyond the dimensions of any reality. Conversely, a student in this condition would emerge without a desire, a will and need for the notions, sense and instincts of hostility, resentment, fear, anger, animosity, self doubt, hopelessness and violence because in the deeper point of his heart, mind, spirit and body, he would have glimpsed and delved in the essence of peace and worth that is found nowhere else other than within. It is therefore through this significant transformation within, that the student(s) would gain the powerful entrance and abidance in the condition of unique reformation. It must also be stated that, once the student(s) has gained this ascendance into the inner chamber of reformation, the fact of inner shift and realization will cause the hallmark of;

Spiritual Realization, Spiritual Value, Spiritual Force, Spiritual Vision, Spiritual Participation.

That which is very much immense, precise and dynamic, and effectively going far deeper into removing the superficial

emotions and personality of the student. This state going far deeper into the heart of reality thereby changing the whole equation of perceptions and perspectives of the student(s). Consequently, such student(s) will further attain a supreme condition of depth of complete awareness and essence that which would cause the precipitation and the gathering of the power of change. When the power of change has taken over, the placid conditions of wholeness would be acquired and bringing about the manifestation of;

Physical Intelligence Emotional Intelligence Spiritual Intelligence Mental Intelligence Moral Intelligence Universal Intelligence

Which would take deep root and precedence in the essence of the abundant heart, mind, spirit and conscience within the finer fabrics and provinces of pure;

Silence Pacification Knowing Healing Humility Harmony Participation Prayerfulness Service Peace

In the vastness of the present and the Universe. These elements and power can only be found at the deeper levels of the heart, mind and body that has been transformed. Wherefore, the Sensei must always appreciate the fact that, once the student(s) has attained this status of transcendence, the student(s) would have directly, absolutely and decidedly broken down all the barriers of the circle of ignorance, definements and limitations which fact of attainment is very much pivotal and precedent in the process of making the Sensei. The transcendent student(s) will further exhibit the subtle essence of incredible attributes, characteristics, propensity, sense of worth and profound personality that which is contained and expressed in the whole state of;

Beautiful Mind.


Beautiful Heart. Beneficial Presence. Limit Dynamism. Discipline Standards Reformation Vibrancy Pervasive Purpose Beneficial Participation

Which are the deeper points of enlightenment, inner peace, and power of awareness and awakening. Therefore, when the student(s) is armed with the above attributes, he will certainly standout to be distinctly endowed with the irreversible quality of immense exponentiation and personal power and mastery in his martial arts. This state will be combined with the fact of total inspiration and vision in life. When all these have been cumulated, their total impact in the mind and heart of the student(s) would make same to ultimately achieve what otherwise had been considered the impossible in one’s life. That which is the extraordinary fact of living with the brilliance of true mind, hear, spirit and transcendent perceptions. Furthermore, the Sensei should always insist on the student(s) to maintain a true position of total abstinence and zero tolerance to the use of alcohol, drugs and other substances that which may adversely impact the nature and quality of life. Furthermore, the student(s) must fully appreciate the fact that they do have a social, moral and legal duty to help all those who fight the abuse in whatever form of drugs, because all life must be nurtured and preserved accordingly. THE TRANSCENDENT INTERACTIVE TRAINING AND PRACTICE

(KOERU)

The student(s) should necessarily be exposed to the below overarching teaching and interactive training framework. This exposure is vital in order that they become engrossed with technical concordance, diversity, variability and exponentiality, depth

and essence of self-efficacy in relation to the various aspects of techniques, strategies, applications and expression. The fact of their regimentation should be intensive and extensive in order that their powerful point of potential and exponentiation can be released with frugality of dynamic significance and magnificence in context of form and formless. Therefore, the Sensei must ensure that he canvasses the structural layout in order to complete the very process of making a blackbelt student. Similarly the student(s) should ensure that such an exposition is given to them during their learnership and training phases.

However, in the event of human limitations being present in the capacity of the Sensei, respecting any of the structures laid out, the Sensei should not hesitate to enlist the assistance of other Sensei(s) who may have adequate competency in the particular area of deficiency. Conversely, once the student(s) realizes this caveat, they should consult with their Sensei and seek supplementation or resort to schools that offer specialization on that particular aspect. This condition is acknowledged because of the dynamic principle of common but differentiated capability and capacity which is inherent in Oikado. Therefore, the regimentation process should proceed as following:

Theory(s)

Philosophy. The First Attention

Technique(s)

FORM(S)


THEORY. (RIRON)

VARIABILITY. (KAWARIYASUI)

PREFERENTIALITY. (KONOMI)

CONCEPTUALIZATION. (GAINEN)

APPLICATION. (DORYOKU)

VARIATION. (HENKA)

INTER-ACTIVE STRATEGY. EXPONENTIATION.

(SOGOHANNO)

TRAINING. (TORE-NINGU)

ANALYSIS. (BENSIKI)

PRACTICE. (RENSHU)

CONCENTRATION. (CHUI)

MODIFICATION. (KAIZO) ASSERTION.

(SHUCHO)

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL INTERRATIVE PARTICIPATION. (SANKA)

TECHNIQUE. (GIJUTSU)

PHILOSOPHY. (TETSUGAKU)

FORM AND SUBSTANCE.

(KATACHI – BUSSHITSU)


(PHASE ONE)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FOCUS.

(KIMEWAZA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS

OF KICKS AND SWEEPS. (KERI-WAZA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS

OF BODY TECHNIQUES. (SHIYO)

OIKADO INTER ACTIVE TRAINING

REGIMENTATION.

(SOGOHANNO)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROTOCOL (S).

(REIGASHO)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDITATION.

(JIKKO)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF EXERCISES.

(TAISO)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BALANCE

(GENSHIN)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STANCES. (TACHI WAZA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BLOCKS. (UKE-WAZA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS

OF APPLICATIONS. (DORYOKU)

THE FUNDAMENTALS

OF PUNCHES AND STRIKES. (TSUKITE-WAZA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STRATEGY.

(SAKUSEN)

THE FUNDAMENTALS

OF ANALYSIS. (BUNSEKI)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF KATA/FORMS.

(KATA-WAZA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BODY-ANATOMY.

(JINTAI-KYUSHO)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BREATHING.

(KYOKU)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BREAKING OBJECTS.

(TAMASHIWARI)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENERGY FORCE.

(SEIRYOKU)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COMBAT.

(KUMITE)

TECHNICAL DIVERSITY. STANDARD PERFOMANCE.

(SEISEKI)

MIND. (SEISHIN)

SPIRIT. (GENKI)

BODY. (SHINTAI)


PHASE TWO OF REGIMENTATION.

(RIRON)

The student(s) must be exposed to these theories and principles with technical relevancy and decisiveness in the fact of;

Standard Performance Technical Exponetiality Technical Diversity and Efficacy.

THE THEORY OF RHYTHM.

THE THEORY OF CADENCE.

THE THEORY OF PENETRATION.

THE THEORY OF ABSORBANCY.

THE THEORY OF BREATHING.

THE THEORY OF MUSCLES.

THE THEORY OF LEVERAGES.

THE THEORY OF VARIANCES.

THE THEORY OF ENERGY.

THE THEORY OF FORCE.

THE ELBOW THEORY.

THE THEORY OF SOUND. THE THEORY OF HANDWORK.

THE THEORY OF FOOTWORK.

THE THEORY OF RESISTANCE. THE THEORY OF BALANCE.

THE THEORY OF WEIGHTNESS.

THE THEORY OF FLUIDITY.

THE THEORY OF CONVERSIONS.

THE THEORY OF TRAPPING. THE THEORY OF DEFLECTIONS.

THE THEORY OF PULLING.

THE THEORY OF DEVIATIONS. THE THEORY OF SPACE.

THE THEORY OF BLINDNESS. THE THEORY OF SPEED.

THE THEORY OF EXPANSION.

THE THEORY OF CONTRACTION.

THE THEORY OF PALMS.

THE THEORY TOUCH.

THE THEORY OF LINES.

THE THEORY OF THE CIRCLES.

THE THEORY OF STILLNESS.

THE THEORY OF VARIATIONS. THE THEORY OF RATIO(S).

THE THEORY OF OUTCOMES.


PHASE THREE OF REGIMENTATION.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LEG THROWS.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTRY-EXIT STRATEGY.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GROUND WORK.

MIND.

STANDARD OF STRATEGICAL VARIANCE.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WEAPONRY.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WEIGHTING.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BREAKFALLINGS.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HAND THROWS.

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THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BALANCE

MANIPULATION.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BODY THROWS.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STRANGULATIONS..

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF IMMOBILIZATION.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF COUNTERMANDING.

TRANSCENDANT FUNCTION. (SADO DEKIRU)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF TIMING.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PERCEPTIBILITY.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GRAVITY.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FLUIDITY AND SPACE.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CHANGE.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ANTICIPATION.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PLACEMENT.

BODY.

SPIRIT.

THE FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF BODY-MIND.


PHASE FOUR OF REGIMENTATION.

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF PHILOSOPHY.

(TETSUGAKU)

THEORY. (RIRON)

TRANSFORMATION. (HENKA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MENTAL COMBAT.

(SEISHINTEKI) TIMING. (TAIMINGU)

EMOTIONS (KANJO)

MIND. (ZUNO)

SPIRIT. (GENKI)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BLENDING. (TOKEKOMU)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STEALTH.

(HISOKA)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DISAPPEARANCE.

(KIERUKOTO)

THE FUNDAMENTALS

OF BLINDFOLD. (MEKAKUSHI)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ARSENALS. (BUKIJUTSU)

THE FUNDAMENTALS OF DISRUPTIONS.

(BOGAI-JUTSU)

BODY (TAIKAKU)

TRAINING. (TORENINGU)

APPLICATION. (DORYOKU)

OVERT DIMENSIONS COVERT DIMENSIONS.

(MEN)

PRACTICE. (RENSHU)

ENVIRONMENT. (KANKYO)

STRATEGY. (SAKUSEN)

RESOURCES. (TENNEN SHIGEN)

TEACHING. (KYOSHOKU)

RESEARCH. (KENKYU)

TRANSCENDENT KNOWLEDGE-EXPERIENCE.

WISDOM. (KOERU)

MANAGEMENT. (KANRI)

ORGANIZATION (SOSHIKI)

TECHNIQUE. (GIJUTSU)

SPACE. (SUKIMA)


THE CONCEPT OF STYLISM AND

EXPONENTIALITY. (YARUKATA)

The Sensei should advert the student(s) to the issues and fact of the concept of the style and stylism. The starting point is to show the historical evolution of respective style(s) and then their substantive development into which new concepts, interpretations and preferences became attached and ingrained into the new or existing creation. In synopsis, the Sensei and the student(s) should be aware of the fact that a style is composed of the skills, techniques, values, principles and

philosophy inherent to its character. Basically, a style is made up of a group of preferred techniques and skills which had been created and borrowed elsewhere, incorporated and aligned to format and formulate a distinct methodology of creative function, application and conceptualization, which then is circled in the concept of a style. Essentially, there is no style that which is pure or original. All styles emerged from other styles thence in their nature and context are hybrid characters, thus the reason that there are more of commonalities than differences. It is incumbent to find some martial artists placing much focus of their time, energy and intellect into the fact of trying to define, defend and maintain their stylism. Thence such individuals are considered as conformist and positionaries. But then there are those martial artists who transcend the circumference of the style(s) by becoming visionaries, innovators and revolutionaries. These are considered to be the transcendentalist because their dynamic perceptions go beyond the limitation of the style. It is the transcendentalists who outgrow the fact of definement, confinement and limitations of their own style(s), and bring about new dimensions of concepts, methods, technique, theories, principles and application in the context of new martial art styles or systems.

The Sensei and the student(s) should further note and bear in mind that, due to the above dispensation one would find that the

dichotonomy emerges and exists between the;

Stylist (positionary), Non – stylist (visionary)

and this position has been prevalent throughout the history and nature of martial arts. Therefore, the Sensei and the student(s) should not come into a point of surprise to find that there are those martial artists who find their absolute worth and substance in the fact of stylism and assertion of the superiority of their own style(s) over others. In the same tone undermining other systems. This position though deplorable, is premised along the factors of viewing the nature and essence of martial arts in the narrower scope of intellect and mindset. A mindset of this nature is more limiting and posing denial of the pervasive interconnectedness and wholeness of martial arts.

[A]nd what a sadness it is to see an insect fall into a cup of milk and in that act sounding in its contentment that, it has inherited the absoluteness of the Universe...” On the other hand, the Sensei and the student(s) would observe that the martial artists of great mind, regenerated thinking and interactive focus would regard the fact of a style to be a collection of tools and structures. And that these enables the practitioner to transcend to higher and deeper dimensions of physical, mental, moral, intellectual and spiritual empowerment, worth and sustainability. Their minds and essence of intellectuality had outgrown the boundaries of the style (stylism) by becoming exponential, creative and pervasive thinkers, innovators, creators and philosophers who are beyond and out of the ordinary because they have acquired the unboundness of true mind and spirit.

[T]he mind that has attained its creative essence and potential can not be compromised and stalled. When motivated by its own powerful vision it would go into the infinitive Universe to acquire its incredible substance and reality…”


Conversely, an open-minded Sensei will definitely teach the student(s) to attain a true condition and position of exponential thinking and action, regenerative mind and concepts, creative function and participation, attainments of personal empowerment and originality rather than to make them become ritualistic, mechanical and structures of comformity in what they are learning, training and practicing in the context of the martial arts and from him.

THE NATURE AND STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF THE STYLE.

(KOSEI) The Sensei and student(s) must always appreciate the fact that a style has several modules or segments that which a student(s) should study, train, practice and apply before same can advance into the next advance stage. These units are vital segments or sections that must be mastered before one can graduate into the position of being a complete and competent student in his martial arts. Some of these modules can be long or short, and can cover a wide range of theories, applications, skills and techniques but then the main point being to give the student the fact of diversity, exponentiality and comprehensibility through the fact of interactive training and practice, which would produce a point of dynamic competency.

Generally, an experienced Sensei will have the ability to instantly identify any student in his class and collates same with some particular module(s) in order that, the concerned student can fit in out rightly, while in others the progression may not be the case or similar. Given the above, it is also pointed out that the modules that are presented can not suit each and every student. Some students will be good at some modules while others will not. This is due to the principles of common but differentiated ability and capacity because each individual has his unique potentials. These then translate into standard performance variance(s), to interact and entertaining variances. Furthermore, the student(s) should be urged to entertain with

other students from different styles or systems, the point being that, out of this creative exercise the very student(s) would acquire an immense opportunity and capacity of;

Comparative observation and analysis.

Comparative leverage and modifications.

Comparative perceptions and exponentiality.

which comes from the fact of exchange of techniques, skills, theories and concept. In truth, there shouldn’t be any condition of phobia(s) and bias because from ancient times this position has been the trend that impacted on how the martial arts developed to the present day. In the same theme, the student(s) should also be adverted to the fact that the condition, position and stature of masterhood does not become acquired from a single source, style, teacher and philosophy. All these ingredients must blend and integrate in order produce the grand status and quality of variability, and the ultimate best of the product out of oneself. Therefore, the student(s) is encouraged to spread out his learning and training landscape so as to be inclusive rather than exclusive and selective because nothing is irrelevant and inessential. Once the student(s) have gained this very capacity and propensity, they would definitely become endowed with the achievement, experience and exponentiation of;

Diversity of thinking and wisdom. Diversity of function and application. Strategically perceptions and

perspectives. Centredness and roundness. Depth and Wholeness.

Rather than the facest of superficiality and constraintment from the limitations of boundaries occasioned by their preferred style or system. Furthermore, the student(s) should realize that styles are tailored differently in order to meet varied conditions, Objectives, preferences and activities thence one would find that styles or systems are of;

Full contact or non-contact nature.


Combatative or non-combatative nature.

And furthermore, that some styles can adopt the preferential plane or symentry of linear, circular, and or a combination thereof. But what is of great significance is the fact that the student(s) should transcend the limiting perception of the style and methodology so that they can gain the point of absolute originality, ingenuinity, creative thinking and function in the state of Artlessness. THE ESSENCE OF TRANSCENDING INITIATIVES IN TRAINING

(SHINSHU) The study and the training in the martial arts should not be a fact of division and skewed perceptions. It must be a volatile process that invigorates the powerful potential to become a better person in the community, society and the world. It should also provide the ambience of critical and right thinking, action and intentions for the beneficialness of all humanity. Thus touching on the foundations of true consciousness within oneself, thereby transcending into the higher realities in life and of oneself. In the ways of the Oikado, it is known and acknowledged that in order to transform into these heights it is not an overnight thing, because it takes an aspect of an extraordinary initiative to do so overtime. However, the most essential requirement in an individual is to acquire the potential to be the seeker of the truth, to have the courage and the desire to embrace and to serve it, then all things will begin to fall into place. Therefore and given this huge dispensation as found in the ways of Oikado, the imperative is that the teachings and the training, the practice and the application of Oikado should always be done in the best ways and with the most tenent of graciousness to the mind, body and spirit. The signifance of this approach is to allow the gradual realization and maturation into the discipline that which has an overwhelming and profound impacts on the character and personality of the individual. Thus the significance being understood and appreciated as a way that is integral into

ones life. Therefore, Oikado does encourage the vitalistics of;

Giving acknowledgement and validity to all martial arts styles and teachings.

Encouraging that the growth and maturation of the student(s) can only be guaranteed when same are permitted to study and train in other styles and tradition in order to acquire the great experience of being and diversity

The realizations that when all things are done with open mind(s), virtues heart and questing spirit, there is no barrier that is too great and impossible to overcome. Thus in the leanership and practice of the martial are everyone should transcend the perception of the self, preference(s) and preconceived notions so as to allow the overwhelming experience of wholeness and boundlessness.

It is further pointed out that, given the magnificence of the teachings as found in this discipline of Oikado, absolute devotion in the intellectual exercise and physical exercise should be done with the depth of affinity and conscious commitment. The Sensei and the student(s) would in the course of their social and martial arts interaction meet those who will disavow the nature, meanings and significance of these teachings. But then, in whatever situation and the end, no one should be discouraged because sometimes to breakdown the walls of ignorance, annoyance and self ego takes more than an act of teaching and of experience. Therefore, one should extend one’s compassion and understanding to all those whose point of view may hold out differently. But if none is in silence and not contradicting such teachings, it should be understood that same is affirming them and may not have not the courage, the sincerity and the boldness to openly say so. The reasoning to all the above is grounded on the fact that, many of us fear so much to be change because on the substance of


change we begin to be aware of who we are and of all our limitations. Therefore, all those who are in the ways of our martial arts should attain ultimately, the full realization that at the bottom of all things it is more about oneself and the power of regaining one’s divine consciousness, thus entering into the transcending reality. The truth is therefore this, the Sensei and the student(s) should always view and maintain the transcended position and acknowledgement that;

The techniques of the style, character and nature are basic tools and springboard towards the attainment of higher mind.

The leanership of martial arts

should transcend the barriers, structures, concepts and cultures of the style and tradition so that the powerful dispensations of great and true experience could be attained.

Through true experience,

effectiveness the overwhelming consciousness can be acquired and utilized in order to eventually become the first of the many to reach, embrace and integrated into the Universal Consciousness, through one’s absolute potential of the hearts, mind and spirit.

Conversely, the student(s) who have right thinking capacity and profound faculty should not, and entirely be content with the superficiality of the techniques, styles and traditions but rather, of the substance therein that which can and does empower them to become completely different and be dwelling in their greatness in the dimensions of their hearts, mind and spirit without half measures and pretences. In the overall, the student(s) in the martial arts should be guided by the powerful realization and

conviction which inter-alia contains these fundamental truths and principle in that;

The words that are uttered will certainly shape one’s future.

The thinking one has will impact on

the reality that is currently experienced.

Whatever that which is being

thought of will certainly produce a new reality.

Whatever action or omission done

will certainly impact on the definements and meaning of one’s destiny.

That in truly believing in something

and deeply committed into it, that will manifest it ultimate reality in one’s lifetime.

That when doing something and in

the deeper point of sincerity and vision, it will begin to manifest itself in one’s character and personality as a profound reality.

When the above mentioned had been internalized, the full process of transformation will gain deeper and greater momentum in one’s martial arts, and thus redefining the student(s) mind heart and spirit with unique and powerful quality that which is beyond the finest. Therefore once this very point is attained, the emergence and merging of mind and spirit will gravitated to a remarkable condition thus producing a magnificent difference in the student(s) life. Consequently, enabling them to enter into the frontiers of the Second Attention.


CHAPTER THREE THE PROTOCOL OF PARTICIPATION,

FUNDAMENTALS

“[W]hen in the midst of chaos the apparent aspect of order can not easily be

discerned, therefore transcend the point of chaos and order then you will be in

the essential state of higher freedom and vision….”

THE ESSENCE OF PROTOCOL(S) IN THE DOJO.

(GAIKOGIRE) The Sensei and the student(s) always train and practice in the environment of the Dojo (school) and with the very system of participation special procedures and rituals ought to be followed in order to produce effective:

Organisation, Participation, Discipline

Which would be beneficial to the progress of the individual and the Dojo. It must be emphasized that the Dojo is the epicenter of Martial Arts activity and all the standards required must be identified, implemented and honoured by all the members of Dojo. Therefore, the reference to same is regarded as the protocol of participation, which required strong commitment, preparedness which is and presence known as:

TSUKENI ITTE KYNI AWASA

Conversely, the Sensei and the student must observe these protocols so that their actions and non actions can progressively advance in their study and teaching and practice of the Martial Arts. THE MARTIAL ART TRAINING IN THE DOJO

(REIGASHO) It is fact that, the learning training of the Martial Arts is done inside a school which is called the Dojo. The Dojo is where the discipline of Martial Arts is imparted and it has its unique spheres of protocol. Etiquette and rituals which create the proper environment for learning. Every Dojo has its own rules and regulation especially designed for the practitioners and visitors. This is regarded as special and ordinary protocol which must be adhered to by all the concerned. However, a Dojo must be very clean, the uniform of practitioners be clean, and there should be no vulgarity and other misconducts. When entering and training in the Dojo, one should not put on his/her shoes. Furthermore, there should be an atmosphere of serenity, welcome and courtesy in the Dojo. When an individual


enters the Dojo, he must bow (Rei), he must also bow to his/her colleagues (Otagai-ni-Rei) and this procedure prevails even when leaving the Dojo. THE BASIC INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT OF A DOJO.

(TEHAI) The Dojo is designed so that there is the;

The Front Wall. The Back Wall. The Upper and Lower Sides.

And each section or side having its own significance and factors of etiquette which must be observed. When the practitioners are doing the line-up and other rituals, their point of constance reference is the front wall, this is called the Shomen. At this wall a picture of the founder of the style/school, national flag, a statute of a deity can be placed as a focal point. However, this preference varies according to each school and countries. This focal point is called the Kami Dama, more often than not, many Dojo’s do have an alter where the focal point is put and the alter is called the Shide

THE DOJO LAYOUT (INTERNAL)

SHOMEN. DOJO ENTRY

THE ALTER (Shiden)

THE UPPER SEAT For Teacher. (Kamiza)

THE LOWER SIDE. For Lower Ranking Students)

(Shomoseki) LEFT

THE UPPER SIDE For Advanced Students

(Joseki) RIGTHT

THE LOWEST SEAT The Centre line of the Dojo is called the Lower seat

(Shimoza), both advanced and junior student line up at beginning and end of sessions. Seniors in the front then juniors after. Then the

bowing is done.

THE FRONT WALL

(SHOMEN)


THE PROTOCOL OF POSITIONS INSIDE THE DOJO.

(ICHI) When the students are in the Dojo the standard procedure is that the advanced and lower ranking students take their respective positions and according to their ranking. And furthermore to be placed so as to accord their instructor or teacher the appropriated position, view and salutations. Therefore this protocol is detailed below and to be adhered to throughout the career of the student(s); THE POSITION OF THE TEACHER

(KAMIZA) When the instructor or teacher is in the Dojo, he will take and occupy the upper seat in the Dojo, which is called the Kamiza. Generally, the teacher will be in the position from the beginning to the end of the session. In this very position the teacher will received all the salutations from the students. THE POSITION OF THE STUDENTS

(SEIR-TSU)

When the students take their positions in the line up according to their ranks, this is called the Seire-Tsu. At this point they give out their bowing (Rei) and thereon break into these positions;

THE SENIOR STUDENTS All the Senior or high ranking students will take the Right Side (Joseki) of the Dojo). This side is called the upper side of the Dojo.

THE LOW RANKING STUDENTS All the Lower ranking students would take the left side (Shimoseki) of the Dojo, which side is called the Lower Side of the Dojo.

THE CENTRE OF THE DOJO When the students commence and finish the session or activity which will stand in the centre line of the Dojo, which is called the

Lower seat (Shimoza) and herein making the proper bows.

THE RANKING STUDENTS.

(RETSU) The students in the Dojo will have different levels of grades which are symbolized with their colour of belt, (Obi), and these are attained through the process of gradings. Therefore, the order of seniority is strictly maintained with utmost respect and humility. THE INTERPERSONAL STATURE INSIDE THE DOJO

(SHURI-HA-RI) When the student(s) are training they must maintain good interpersonal relationships which are lasting and very strong in the context of honesty, integrity, harmony and respect which would enhance their own moral and social standing (Shuri-ha-Ri) in life. All things that are done by the student(s) must be focused and grounded on the fact of principle, purpose, vision and self respect and self love thence one can be able to appreciate the grand rules or laws of;

One should not harm himself physically, mentally, emotionally, intellectually, socially and spiritually.

One should not harm others and his/her society and country.

In everything that is done or omitted the inevitable cycle is that it comes back to the source.

THE SUBSTANCE, ESSENCE AND OBSERVANCE OF THE KANJI Consequently, students must avoid the position into which they become compromised physically, mentally and emotionally therefore they must posses the basic attributes of;

Avoidance of conflicts and confrontations, which in nature are basically physical, mental , emotional and intellectual. They must be more resilient and transcendent.

They must posses the uniqueness of peaceful repose,


smile, resoluteness, proactive and visionary focus. So that in their interactions they manifest the quality of profound mind and character.

They must posses the grand quality of patience, balance, content, harmony, inquisitiveness, compassion, study, drilling and diligence, so that they can attain a powerful condition of being.

They must be polite, humble,

friendly, consistent and decisive in action and non-action, thus demonstrating the quality of fluidness in all their interactions.

They must be honest, studious,

wise, foresighted and intelligent. And be contained of ingenuity so that they acquire the grand stature of sagacity.

All the above mentioned attributes and cumulatively, constitutes the unique status of behaviour which is known as the Kanji. In Oikiru-ryu Karate Do (Oikado) the practice and adherence in the principle of the Kanji is greatest requirement and fact of perpetual observance. Therefore, when ever the students are learning and training inside and outside the Dojo, they must always focus on these elements;

The Teachings, The Research, The Analysis, The Training, The Theory, The Interpretation, The Practice, The Application, The Kanji.

THE PRINCIPLED PARTICIPATION OF STUDENT(S) IN THE DOJO.

(SANKA) The Student(s) who come into the dojo in order to learn the structures of the techniques, combat and tournament skills are basical banal and ordinary student(s) thus they lack the transformative potential.

Some of them acquire this perspective and perceptions of martial arts from the individuals who are entirely content and limited to the fact of technical function and wholeness. Therefore, this banal phase and perception eventually results in the emergence and existence of skewed teachings, application, practice and participation which deviant from and in the holistic sense. This fact can profoundly cause that the purported Sensei and the student(s) can have the experience and knowledge but missing the ultimate meaning. The student(s) of Oikado are urged not to admire the structures of the techniques, style and brand but rather to transcent their focus, vision, essence and commitment into the higher plane of martial arts by transcending such structures and conventionality within the style(s). Therefore to attain the placid and creative transformance they are urged to contend, maintain, sustain and adhere to these immutable factors;

That the student(s) should not see things from a self-centered perspective by putting the ego aside and abandoning a small minded approach to martial arts. Their perceptions and perspectives about martial arts must not be delapilated and chaotic so that they can have the immense meaning and essence of what they seek.

That the Sensei should not teach the martial arts from a limited scope of small mindness and self ego, centredness so that he can bring about the expanseness of creative awareness and essence, and beneficiality to all the student(s).

That both the Sensei and the

student(s) should acquire a resourced and meaningful point and fact of transformative shiftness in the way(s) that they perceive martial arts and reality by seeing all things (styles) in oneness and in one mind. Thus they would regain the profound foundation and momentum of holistic reformation.


That both the Sensei and the student(s) when they see and perceive things and reality with a fragmented mind and heart, then the problems of ego, chronic conflicts and confrontations will emerge, and bringing the quagmire of judgementality, sentimentalism, fears, attachements, resentments, aversions and all other negatives that will impede the fact of progressiveness and clarity of mind, heart and spirit.

That the Sensei and the student(s) should at best, aspire and attain the grand capacity and the condition of unlimited and unconditioned mind, and personal perspective, broader and deeper perspective and open mind. Further more, with this unlimited condition that acquire a potential to create success in their minds which factor will permeate into the whole environment. When the above factors and conditions had been put in place, in the techniques, understanding(s), training and practice in the dojo, both the Sensei and the student(s) will continuously cultivate, upgrade and sustain them through the holistic essence of true greatness.

Given the above, the concerned will go further and deeper into the fact of inner and higher awareness in their martial arts, in that new dimensions will emerge and imposing a critical momentum of change, which then infuses the fact of;

Abandoning the concept (idea) that one is a person because of the awareness that at the root, one is not a person at all but of universal nature and essence.

Abandoning the burden, effort and time of securing personal interest, ambitions, illusion(s), ego and aggrandizement.

Abandoning the blind zest of solving the personal problems and assuaged personal pains and sufferings at great costs.

Once the above condition of awareness and transformance are instilled, the respective Sensei and student(s) will penultimately acquire a point of realization, essence and effectiveness of being and knowing that;

Within the dimension of his/her personhood there is another, which has the unique exposure and immense mode of being;

The being that which is decisively and absolutely free from the bondages of pain, illusions, sufferings, delusions, fatigues and voidness that invariably goes hand in glove with the fact of personhood.

In having an open mind and heart with the higher essence and emancipation which would be acquired and permitted. Thus founding the essential conditions that accommodate the unconditional manifestation, placidity and effective participation of one’s spiritual being;

Therefore, when the above state and condition is engrained in the character and quality of the individual, the most powerful state of transformative function, articulation, effectivenss and unison participation of the;

Body Mind Spirit

Will be unconditionally achieved through the fact of transformance. Thereby essence of absolute power and mastery can become found at the deeper levels of the mind, heart and body. Conversely, the powerful and dynamic innershiftings from the lower to the higher perception(s), perspective and level in one’s martial arts will inevitably cause and bring about, the total manifestations, attainment and assertion of the tremendous impacts of beneficiality, awareness, creativity and expanseness that overboards the aspects of techniques, style and ritual. These being instrumental towards causing the fact of fathom creative cultivation in the exponentiality of martial arts. The transformational teaching, training, practice and application as is inherently espoused in Oikafo, is essentially the dynamic


progressive process towards the higher level of comprehension, perception and maturation in the dimensions of martial arts. This is unquestionably a transient fact and focus that is crucial to aspire for and undertake for whatever it is worth. And this being a commonality that is aspired for by the many forms of martial arts. It is on the above premise and point of view, that Oikado propounds and adheres to the boundless principle which provides that all martial arts regardless of their brand, tradition, style and techniques preferences are in the basic and higher essence the same, united and one. And extremely far greater and deeper into something immense, profound and larger than their ordinary and apparent differences and conventions. Given this transposition, it is incumbent upon the Sensi and the student(s) to tranformatively transcend the limitation(s) and the barrier(s) that are created, fermented and imposed by these facets. Conversely, the Sensei and the student(s) must studiously and with conscience, open mind and heart effect the fact of learning, training, practice and appreciation with the ambits of;

Collective purpose, principle, vision and curiosity.

Commitment, motivation and meaning, intelligence and the capacity and focus that is galvanized with the holistic and undivided participation of the body, mind and spirit, within the framework and latitude of awareness. This is important because as the fact of awareness grows and going deeper it acquires and provides more of the incredible power and the immensity of exponentiation that which is egnimatic in form and substance.

THE BASIC RITUALS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE SESSION.

(GISHIKI)

THE STUDENT(S)

The students are expected to take their respective positions facing the Instructor, with hands placed on their sides in the attention state. Likewise, their feet must be put close to each other in the position known as “YOI:. When all are in this attention state, they must collectively take a bow (Rei) and uttering simultaneous the word “OSS”.

THE INSTRUCTOR. The Instructor will accept the student(s) salutation with a bow, and thereafter will say loud and clear “SEIZAN”.

THE STUDENT(S). At the calling of Seizan, all the student(s) will kneel down and thereon bowing three times with forehead touching ground and hand placed by the knees. THE PROCEDURE OF SQUATING POSITION.

(SHITA) The procedure is very important to be understood and followed, it follows this sequence:

The left knee is placed to the front, then is followed by the right knee.

The left hand is then placed on the

floor then followed by the right hand. It must also be noted that the mirror image (reverse) is used when the fact of standing up is done. THE SENIOR STUDENT AND THE SENSEI

(COMMUNICATION) (TSUSHIN)

The Senior student is an important person in the Dojo and often coordinates with the Instructor of the school, especially in training and practice sessions. In the present state all the students have knelt thence the following will take place;


The Teacher or Instructor will look at the senior student and nod at the same time.

After this communication the Senior

student will say to the group, Sensei Ni Rei, which means bow to the Teacher or Instructor.

Then all the students will at once

bow and saying, “OSS” being the collective salutation to same.

When the collective salutation has

been completed, the group(s) is now preparing to rise and start the training session but first must follow the procedure below.

THE RISING UP OF STUDENT (S) FOR TRAINING OR PRACTICE SESSION.

(OKIRU)

When the session is to commence the concerned will begin to rise up and the sequence is as following;

The Instructor will stand up first. Then the Senior students on the left

side of the Instructor will stand up.

When all the senior students are up, the rest of the students can stand up too.

It must also be noted that this ritual is repeated at the end of the training session. MEDITATION INSIDE THE DOJO

(MOKOSO). Some schools (Dojo) prefer to do meditation for some minutes before the actioned session, so that the mind can be cleared, calmed and focused. This act is normally done in a kneeling position and with the pacified breathing. The student(s) must be encouraged to do meditation at minimum three times in a day.

Once the meditation is completed, the formalities of rising up will take place and the training session will commence. The Teacher or the Instructor or the Senior Students will conduct the session to the full, unless special exigencies come into play and dictating otherwise.

THE CONDUCT OF THE TRAINING SESSION IN THE DOJO.

(SHIKI-SURU)

When training and practicing the techniques, it is crucial to maintain the unison function and rhythm and above all, to complete the technique sequence judiciously and timeously. In this regard synergy and symphony could prevail in the action done. Furthermore, the repetition(s) of the technique ten(10) times or more is very important because the process attunes the nerves, the muscles and the mind to the movement function thence gradually


reducing the room for technical errors and dysfunctionality. The technique and process of repetition(s) of the technique is called the Uchikon. This process ultimately refines the techniques and standard performance. GUIDANCE OF TRAINING AND PRACTICE.

When the students are engaged in the training or practice, they are expected to respond to the commands and counting of the senior student duly appointed to be the session leader or the mentor per-se. Such command counting will follow this sequence;

(SHIDO)

One – Inch. Two – Ni. Three – San. Four – Shi. Five – Go.

Six – Roku. Seven – Hitchi. Eight – Schichi. Nine – Ku. Ten – Ju.

The Student(s) must be adverted to the fact that she/he must also be able to utilize the symbolism of numbers from above ten, and such an aspect is outlined as following;

Twenty…………Niju Thirty…………..Sanju Forty………….. Yonju Fifty ……………Goju

Sixty …………Rokuju Seventy………Nanaju Eighty…………Hachiju Ninety…………Kuju One Hundred…Kyaku

However, the student is urged to go deeper into the understanding and appreciation of the symbolism of numbers in the martial arts context, which details are below mentioned in summary form;

The Passions The 108 Hands The Characteristics The Virtues The Acupressure

The above are in simple terms providing some insight into the following;

THE PASSIONS Many of the kata names are Chinese numbers symbolizing Buddhist concepts. For example, Suparinpci (The numbers 108 in Chinese) has a special significance in Buddhism. It is believed that man has 108 evil passions and so in Buddhist temples on December 31

st, at the stroke of midnight, a

bell is rung 108 times to drive away those spirits.

THE ‘108 HANDS’

The number 108 Supparinpci is calculated from 36 X3. The symbolism of the number 36 is given the explanation of Sanseru. The number 3 symbolizes past, present and future.

THE CHARACTERISTICS Sanseru, written in Chinese characters, is the number 36. Symbolically, it is calculated from the formula 6 X 6.

The first six (6) represents eye, ear, nose, tongue, body and spirit. The second six (6) symbolizes colour, voice, taste, smell, touch and justice.

THE VIRTUES Sepai, similarlt, is the number 18. It is calculated from 6 X 3. The six (6) here is the second six of Sanseru. The three (3) represents good, bad and peace.


THE OCUPRESSURE

The symbolism of numbers is particularly unique also when applied to ocupressure points. It is this science that the martial arts was based and developed. The number 36 represented the numbers of forbidden ocupressure points used to defeat opponents. These were further developed to create other figures expanding the number of forbidden ocupressure points to 72 and ultimately 108. 18 is half of 36. 10 represents the number preffered ocupressure points from original 36. THE ADDITIONAL COMMANDING AND DIRECTING WORDS OR TERMS.

SEI – RETSU. The participants do line up according to their ranks.

SHOMEN-NI-REI.

The ACT of bowing to the front wall of the school (dojo).

SENSEI – NI – REI. The fact of bowing for the Teacher or Instructor or the School (Dojo) or other.

OTAGAI-NI-REI. This is the fact of bowing to each other by the studentry.

YASUME. The position to be in a relaxed state or posture.

KAMAE. The position to be in a positive that is prepared and ready.

HAJIME.

The position to begin the activity intended or starting the action.

MAWATE. The fact of turning to any prescribed direction being the left (Hideri) to the right (Migi).

NARADE.

The fact of lining up in the course of activity of training or practice.

MODOTTE. The fact of returning to the original position.

YAME. The fact of stopping the activity or action. Other term that can be used is Naore. Given the above, it is pointed out that through knowledge of the terminology is necessary therefore the student(s) must be encouraged to study at best, the glossary respecting this discipline.

THE SENSEI AND STUDENT(S) (COMMUNICATION COURTESY).

(REIGITA DASHISA) When in the Dojo, much communication takes place between the Sensei and the student(s) thence the technique of acknowledging each other is very important and sequenced as following;

When the student is addressed by

the Sensei or instructor and in acknowledging same he will use these terms: Hai Sensei or Oss Sensei.

Immediate to these words an abrupt

short bow (Rei) should be done by the student(s). In similar vein, when students addressed each other must always begin and finish with a bow.


[K] now that your mentors will only give you the light of the way and show you the correct path. However, as to the fact of how you uphold yourself as you traverse the path, is one’s ultimate responsibility and choice because our path of destiny can never be same…”. In the light of the above, the student(s) must realize that to the large extent, their success and that of the Dojo will entirely depend on the strict discipline, respect, humility, diligence, commitment, compassion and honour for each other inside and outside the Dojo environment. It is further pointed out that with this internal arrangement and structures in place, the efficacy, resilience and beneficiality of progressive advancement would instantly and spontaneously be facilitated to the amazement of everyone in and outside this martial arts discipline. Conversely, all the student(s) must ensure that in their training and practice in the dojo and outside, must be self-motivated, impelled and transformed by a deep sense of worth and profound vision. Finally, the Sensei must realize that the quality of his teaching, presentation of his teachings will ultimately impact on the dynamic vibrancy and comprehension of the student(s) in the dojo.


CHAPTER FOUR

THE TEACHING APPROACHES, FUNDAMENTALS.

[T]each them the ways of war before those of peace, it is from this essential

difference that their fragile innocence will appreciate the subtle essence of

peace. This is their essence they would comprehend all the wonders found in

the harmony of the Universe….”

THE ASPECTS OF TEACHING (Kyoshoku)

In the teaching of martial arts one basic area and sphere that has been grossly neglected is the skill how to teach or impart the knowledge of martial arts, despite the fact that it is the most vital vehicle of transmitting the actual knowledge of techniques, forms and strategies of the system. Even then, the current methods used are essentially adhoc, varied, fragmented and dependent on the subjective discretion, perspective, perception and technical potentials, and dispositions of the concerned instructor or Sensei. In this regard, much discretion is left with the Sensei rather than on ground of mutuality and consensus with the student(s) thence the portals of under teaching and lack of transparency become prevalent. The intention and thrust of this synopsis is to identify and formulate a standard guide and format of sailent issues that which must, on the overall be considered and canvassed whenever the martial arts teaching is undertaken within the dojo, Basically, in every dojo there are two potential categories of students to whom focus and activity is directed to. These are the beginners and the advanced students of diverse grades and aptitudes. Also, within the advanced groups there are subdivisions based on the penultimate objective of each student on the aspect of martial arts. The consideration become critical when he is qualified and been emancipated from the guidance of the Sensei. Some of the final objectives and goals of these students are;

To become competitors in respect of kata and/or kumite, weapons and

breaking objects in various tournaments.

To become managers, investors, writers, scholars and technical advisors in various fields of martial arts.

To solely acquire the skill for physical fitness and ordinary mechanism of self-protection.

The above goals usually do not come out clearly from the onset but gradually they become determinable and progressive as the student matures in the martial arts. However once they surface, it is incumbent on the Sensei to nurture them and optimally enrich the student with pertinent knowledge and pervasive intelligence on the area chosen or inclined to. However, the significance of the above issues is to prompt the respective Sensei or mentor to be alive towards them. Above all, that they should always use them as basis of standard guide and measures that can be enlisted, or be considered when assessing and determining the potentials and aptitudes of the various students in their dojo.

Essentially, the martial art skill is based on dimensions, which are mutually exclusive (theoretically) but holistically interdependent, and these are;

Physical Dimensions. Mental Dimension Spiritual Dimension Social Dimension. Intellectual Dimension. Emotional Dimension.

Therefore, as to which dimension to begin with, that becomes the special domain and the preference of the Sensei and the student(s) as dictated by the environment. Traditionally and in generality, all training and learning of the martial arts commences


on the point of the physical dimension. However, it must be noted further that some students would basically be inspired to learn martial arts because of its moral and spiritual properties and discipline. Thence much of their focus will be on the aspect of intellectuality rather than the technical ambit because they eventually become the repository of such knowledge and wisdom. The students of this nature and calibre must definitely be accommodated without prejudice and reservations. Therefore, the Sensei must devote time and resources on these students and permit the development of their unique gift. THE SPECIFICATION OF PHYSICAL LEARNING AND TRAINING (Joken)

The Beginner (Shoshinsha)

The student who is a beginner basically needs formal induction and exposure to the protocols of the dojo which consists of the rules, etiquette and other procedures of the dojo. He must also be given adequate opportunity to familiarize and acclimatize himself with everything and with everyone. Once this period has passed and it is quite evident that the student has settled, then he can gradually be introduced into the actual training of the martial arts. Furthermore, he shall be provided with the timetables, appropriate materials and other guidelines regarding the tuition and the implementation of the syllabus. Usually, such assignments are tasked the senior students, who shall constantly be monitoring the progress of the novice and brief the mentor accordingly. Thereon, the student(s) will then be introduced into the various basics, which are termed kihon because theory is of no value at this stage of beginning. When progress is noticeable, much motivation and incentive must be given to the students rather than the elements of discouragement or defeat. The senior students must constantly update

the Sensei, and the Sensei must also give himself time to be familiar with the new students and be very much approachable and helpful. The interaction is vital because the Sensei can identify the special needs of each student timeously. This specific attention is precisely necessary and vital when it comes to the laying down of sound foundation and standard performance.

The Specifics of Methodology

(Hohoron) It should be appreciated that the process of learning martial arts involves sixty percent of the fact of learning the physical movements through imitations before the various techniques can be introduced. Given the above, the skill of movement is profoundly vital, decisive and must be accorded extreme attention and effective function. Thence, it will be prudent and appropriate to subdivide this process of movement learning into four provisions or stages which are:-

Provision of comprehension. Provision of clarity Provision of flowing Provision of mastery

Once these phases have demonstratively proved to have been mastered, the student must be carried forward to learn and master the dynamic elements of;

Synergy and effectiveness Fluidity and effortlessness Exponential Presence

Within the very movements. The factors stated above, will be synchronized and integrated with other aspects of balance, breathing, focus, posture(s) and ancillaries. So that the whole exercise becomes comprehensive from the word go. In pursuing the above objective, it must also be taken into account that the propensity of teaching martial arts will be categorized as following;

TRAINING. (Toreningu)

THEORY (Riron)

STANDARD PERFORMANCE RESOURCES

PRACTICE. (Renshu)


THE TRAINING Training in terms of scope and function is divided into two diametrical components which are;

The Physiological Development (Seiri)

This is the training that develops the

muscles, nerves and bones thence providing motor skills and nerve-co-ordinations and other attributes. This type of training is usually not extensively done in the dojo but and instead, the student should find her time to do intensive training in her privacy and home. Time constraints are paramount considerations in the dojo therefore, supplementary training must be done at home or on the days when the Sensei or mentor is not met. Once the physical aspects in the dojo (physique) is well developed the student would certainly feel comfortable regarding the execution of various technical assignments within the sessions and she will be more assertive, balance and dexterious. Much of this will depend entirely on the student(s), precisely on how she allocated her time to do the physical regimentation. However at this point, novices should not be encouraged to do weight lifting because the process will adversely affect progress when it comes to technical diversity, articulation and expression.

The Technical Development

(Gijutsu-no) The second component is basically

that the student is now being introduced into the direct and substantive techniques of stances, blocking, punching and kicking within the various formats of

movement and applications. Such an activity is done by overt actions, whether as a single or compound action, and the student(s) must follow by way of imitation(s). When this phase is operational, the Sensei must make a point that the students should get proper understanding of the action and movements, and in their coordinated form. If there are difficulties observed or found, the students must be at liberty to express their points of limitations and make requests for due assistance. On the whole, the entire process will be based on the methodology of copy, imitate and repetition until the skill is fully acquired and mastered.

At this point and obviating from the above, it must be mentioned that each skill must be defined and contended on the premises of;

It is an action, Intended to produce a desire result, Be it movement or pattern,

which are technically sound and correct. This should be the guiding line for both the student(s) and the Sensei. When the skill is being learnt through trial and error, and repetitions, the issue of technical clarity and perfection will not be of critical importance and of direct emphasis. What is crucial as this very point is that the student(s) should be gradually introduced or inducted into the framework of the skills and techniques, and in the very process she must invoke and be able to engage the elements on her own;

Intelligence. Assertion. Inspiration. Ingenuity. Innovation. Concentration. Self Mastery.

whenever attempting to or is implementing what has been taught or being expected out of them by the Sensei. Once this process is

STRATEGY. (Saku-Seni)


being implemented or done, the Sensei should definitely use any of these alternative measures and methods of;

Demonstration guidance, Verbal guidance,

which are both intended to impart and impress the skills, techniques, principles and concepts behind and within the activity pursued. The Demonstrative Guidance System (Miseru) When the Sensei uses this method he should bear in mind the fact that, this is a visual guidance and of which the students shall imitate in order to acquire the essence of the action. Therefore, it requires absolute expert action in order for the student(s) to get the following;

Clarity of idea. Muscular imagery. Conceptual participation. Contextual Rhythm and feel Self Modification.

Therefore, at this very point the technical aspects of speed, power, strength and impact of the action are not primordial hence it will be more in order, if these demonstrative actions are done on a reasonable speed for visual absorption by the students. Once the general idea and imagery of the expected action or movement, technique or patterns has sufficiently been grasped, then the students should appropriately and effectively be able to imitate repeatedly with minimal interruptions from doubts, hesitations and confusions.

The Imitative Capacity In this area the power of imagination and visualization will be demanded from the student(s). As this very stage, the imitative powers and abilities of the students are very important and inevitably must be taken advantage of by the Sensei. However, it should also be noted that, when repetition occurs continually, fatigue will definitely set in and the performance based on such imitation will gradually become dilapidated

and awkward. It is prudent therefore, to cease activity once the symptoms of fatigue become apparent on the student(s). THE CREATION AND ESSENCE OF STANDARD PERFORMANCE (Siu-Jun) When a student demonstrates reasonable proficiency in the intended activity, the very activity must be taken to a slightly higher level and intensity in order to set down the basic standard performance. Standard performance is essentially the set out of the intensity, tempo, cadence and essence more than it is ordinary done in order to produce the normal and desired expectation or condition. The fact of the matter is this standard performance is very critical in that;

If the standard performance is lower than the actual functional capacity, it would fail to convey the intended goal or objective thus yielding the standards of inadequacy in the general performance.

The standard of inadequacy will permeate the fundamental idea that which is intended to be understood and appreciated in the activity.

In practical terms, the effectiveness and essence of the movement, technique and pattern will be void of effective substance and decisive effectiveness and other intrinsics.

It is thus become important to set down good standard performance from the onset and to insist on it because and if not such a standard would ultimately affect adversely and technical dexterity and exponentiality of the student(s). In the event that the Sensei suspects that the standard performance given and/or demonstrated to and by the students is below the normal expert level, he should immediately allow the individual with solid standard performance, at that given time, to demonstrate it on the students. Sometimes, the standard performance does undergo a moment of critical decline or lapse due to various physical and emotional factors. Not withstanding that, a substitute should always be considered to salvage the condition. At all times the maintenance of


standard performance is crucial and critical, and thus substituted performer(s) become needed at times because;

The demonstrator may honestly intend to demonstrate the actual training standard and as is perceived by her. While in actual fact, the same standard is far below or is outside the ambit of what is actually intended.

Consequently, the entire exercise becomes jeopardized by the aspects of ambiguity, ineffectiveness and irrelevancy in its content and in structure.

Contemporaneous to the fact and issues of demonstrative guidance is a verbal description of what is actually being done, how it’s done and for what ends. What is important about the fact of such description is that, it should not entirely be expressed in the technical terms/words precisely when students are completely unfamiliar with the technical terms of the activity or the skill.

The Fundamental Links Within Standard Performance.

(Kankei) It is also very important for the Sensei to make the students aware of the significant relationship and interphased function between the aspects of good technical foundation, standard performance and technical transferences within the scope and essence of the transformational mind and function. When all the above are being studied and practiced, this dynamic and intrinsic relationship gradually emerge and should not be overlooked or be deemed as irrelevant because it has great impacts on all the capacities of the student. Furthermore, the Sensei should demonstrate the intricate link and impactability between the issues of transformational mind and function with the technical capacities of;

Compendium function. Compound function. Comprehensive function. Collateral function. Exponential function.

because these are also dependent of the level of transformational mind. This linkage

is vital in order for the student(s) to acquire and express their expansive and effective exponential capacity. In the very context and latitude, the above factors will also have significant impact on the elements of aptitude, intensity and efficiency of each and every strategy that is being adopted. Such impacts will be so immense and critical in relation to the dimensions of expression, meaning and appreciation of the skill, movement and technique. Therefore, in every action, reaction and expression the salient connectedness and point of interphony must always be identified, related to the relevant issues at stake and technical context. Then after that, all these can be synchronized in order to achieve the point of harmonious interaction function, blending and impactability that which would lead to a potential level of exponentiality. However, it must be realized that simplicity of description is the vital component and has tremendous impact on the level of understanding and appreciation by the student(s). Verbal simplicity and imagery are most basic and crucial tools in all the circumstances of teaching martial arts, until such time that the student demonstrates adequacy in the technical terms and comprehension of them. Thus, it is important to have some handouts consisting of the commonly used technical terms for separate and independent study by the student(s) at their homes more often than not, thus would be the glossary. THE SCOPE OF ERROR, REPETITION AND ADJUSTMENT. (Tekio) Both the Sensei and the student(s) should observe that during the study and training there would be ample room and reason for trials and errors, which factor shouldn’t discourage anyone at all. However, much focus should be directed and based at minimizing as best as it is possible the errors until such time that the student(s) is able enough to spot and correct these independently. During this phase, the Sensei must at most be strict and insist on accurate compliance and adherence to all the intrinsic aspects of the movement, techniques or patterns. This is important because if laxity is allowed, that would


cause the encroachment of bad habits, habits and attitudes that would be definitely ingrained but then extremely difficult to modify, uproot or eradicate even by remedial training. Consequently, the standard performance would be diffused with impurities or negative traits that would inevitably manifest themselves when under extreme conditions of pressure training. Thereby providing a fragile and perforated technical foundation, framework and comprehensive function. Definitely and usually, such negative traits resurfaces in the situations or case of;

Gradings, Tournaments

and eventuating into the dysfunctional technical condition(s) of discarded applications, awkward performances and responses, haphazard technical definition, projection and assertion. Therefore and from the onset, the conditions of;

Correctness, Proper aptitude Technical efficacy Technical correctness Proper attitude Conditioned consistency

must be insisted upon and be maintained uncompromisingly. The whole fabric, essence and logic of the aspect of comprehensive function in kata or kumite, entirely depends on the correct sound foundation. If these circumstances are not taken up with the appropriate seriousness and correctness, one should never expect any perfect technique, movement and patterns from an individual who has an inadequate foundation. It is crucial that the Sensei must always be on the alert, and throughout be prepared to constantly;

Watch, Adjust, Evaluate, Advice, Motivate, Commend.

the student(s) on everything that is being done. When the training progresses further, the Sensei will also appreciate the vital distinction and latent interaction between;

Intelligence. Skill. Activity. Intellectuality.

Attitude. Aptitude.

because these are exclusively mutual, but intrinsically they are interdependent. Once this position is realized, it would become much easier and technically clearer to acquire the ability to assess and determine the platitudes of the various standard performance(s) presented by the students.

THE CHARACTERISTIC OF SKILL (Jukuren)

Basically, the basis of judging the skill and its character will be grounded on the fact of judging the character of the movement. Such movement will inter-alia be characterized by pristine qualities of;

Grace. Timing. Effortlessness. Harmony. Cadence. Rhythm. Fluidity.

Precision. Efficacy. Balance. Symphony. Tempo. Elegance.

In this regard when the above are present, the efficient action and function would be profoundly expressed and manifested. It is important to note that, all inefficient actions should be discouraged and abandoned because they conversely produce ineffective results and functions. Predominantly, a technique is always judged according to its overall results and as a final character of the essential movement(s) or function. Furthermore, same having the intrinsic and decisive outburst and expression of the intended goal or objective. As a fact, both the technique and the movements are integrated, coherent and at most are within the minimum outlay of time, preguancy, tempo and energy as they co-act into a single whole act. It is in this regard that special emphasy should be placed on the concept of economy of energy and time in all the activities of technical articulation in martial arts.


THE VERBAL GUIDANCE SYSTEM

(Kotoba-No)

Once the essence of proficiency is realized in the student(s), the Sensei should endeavours to delve into the sphere of explaining the meanings of the skill, technique, movement and patterns thus laying ground for the dimensions of theory. This adjustment is intended to increase the level of awareness, understanding and appreciation of what is being done. Simultaneously this factor will be coordinated with concept of functional relevancy within any sequenced activity. Certainly, in many instances such an objective is thoroughly achieved by gesticulation rather than demonstration. The Sensei will definitely emphasize on the discouragement of using and resorting to wrong;

Movements. Postures. Balance Techniques

before they become hardened conditions in the student(s) standard performance(s). It is through this process that the student(s) will then be able to realize and acquire the positive aptitudes of new;

Behaviour variations and self awareness.

Experimentation and appreciative assertion.

Consequently, the sense and appreciation of deep meaning will be entrenched and thus causing much impetus to drive away from the room of error in all the subsequent performances, with the potent intention to acquire adequate mastery. This urge will strongly cause the student(s) to induce the capacity of exponentiation and to adapt to all the behavioral qualities that which would create and bring out the actual performance that is above his ordinary anticipated potentials. Furthermore, that would also increase the flexibility of his ideas, expressions, articulation and experiences in the context of what he aspires for and knows. It is quite crucial that all students should be given some time allowance to adjust physically and mentally to the new conditions, in as much that they should be exposed to rather simple

movements, techniques and patterns. Once this opportunity is accorded, they would correspondingly grow and stand out balanced with their potentials rather than to compromise the essence and aptitude of meaningful learning and training. THE ADVERSITY AND THE REMOVAL OF DYSFUNCTIONAL PARTICIPATION

(Sanka)

When all the above technical aspects had been taken into account, it is noteworthy to appreciate the fact that many students will come into the dojo with density of interest(s), zeal and enthusiasm but over time and gradually, these elements will dwindle and fade away. Furthermore, some will come with preconceived ideas and experiences and frequently wanting to do/use these in order to gain their way around. Ordinarily, the Sensei should not be alarmed and be discouraged by all these things. On the contrary, she should manipulate these traits through motivation, incentives and other means until the point of stagnation has been overcomed through technical transition and replaced with the preferred aptitudes and expectations. In as much that, these traits must be converted into the qualities of strengths that would eventually cause the student(s) to participate holistically rather than with sheer effort and willpower. The Sensei must offer strong impetus on the student(s) to do technical, philosophical and spiritual introspection and aliveness in the student(s) in the dojo. Thus instilling in them the essential wisdom and confidence that would stand as a catalyst against the aspects of self doubt and dysfunctional participation. Eventually and ultimately, such students would end up demanding more time in the dojo than it could be afforded them because the dojo would have become the extended sphere of the being whole.

THE PRACTICE Practice is the lighter side of teaching martial arts. It is essentially a phase whereby all the movements, techniques and patterns and other skills that had been taught and mastered, are put into repeated action. This process is done in order to


acquire the subtle qualities and essentials of;

Grace. Speed. Spontaneity. Expression. Harmony. Timing. Fluidity. Cadence. Exponentially. Balance. Accuracy. Effortlessness. Power. Elegance. Precision. Definity. Depth. Meaning. Essence. Synergy. Asymmetry. Finesse. Centering. Symphony. Rhythm. Oscillation. Presence. Adroitness. Variance. Manifestation

which cannot ordinarily be instructed and be infested into their respective essence and capacity. Therefore these can be developed through repetitions and self development Truthfully, practice makes perfect because all room for error becomes minimized albeit, eliminated and focused for grand performance and mastery. The Sensei must be on the alert and be insisting on dojo practice because she will give first hand proper and critical supervision and technical guidance. It is emphasized that, the mere act and fact of doing repeated action is not enough, there must be infusion of intense depth of;

Concentration. Commitment. Analysis. Internalisation. Pervasity.

Visualisation. Presence Fluidness. Exponentiality. Imagination. Interpretation. Inspiration.

Once these ingredients are present and integrated, the remarkable state of true practice, dexterity, expression and articulation will be felt and realized as an overwhelming powerful and pervasive experience and force in the student and the dojo. Conversely the inner being of the very students that would be impacted positively and strongly on the respective standard performance. Eventually, the state of technical and mental enlightenment will emerge as a profound consequence and penultimate experience in the martial arts. Practice must be done in the dojo and at home, and there must be no major breaks (internals) between the periods of practice because that would adversely affect the standard frequency of comprehensive performance, technical fluidity and inherent efficacy. Practically, every exercise that is practiced repeatedly will go all the way into the process of causing the reduction and removal of the elements of;

Misgivings. Disco-ordination. Errors. Forgetfulness. Misalignment. Dysfunctionality. Confusions. Inappropriateness.

and other rustic and impeding conditions that which imply the presence of indynamic progress. This repeated process of practice is termed very important. Therefore, it is imperative to always merge the process of;

Mental practice. Physical practice

in order that the whole activity is done in the absolute state of profound synergy and oneness.


THE THEORY. Once the phases of training and practice have been integrated and properly implemented, the crucial phase of imparting the actual theory comes into the main focus and play. The teaching of theory basically involves the mental skills, concepts and principles that had been comprehended, internalized and prompting the element of efficacy and in the actual practice. The scope of such theory(s) and principles become compartlized and given the best of deep analysis, interpretation, relevancy and coherency in relation to the diverse movements, techniques, patterns and strategies. In this regard, their depth of applicability and relativity can be determined and be infused into the goal of progressive function and dexterity. The conduct of theory must be strongly synchronized with;

Physical practice. Practical experience. Mental practice

in order to derive the dynamic impact and measures of progressive exponential function and experience which can be direct or vicarious. Through this process and synergy, the resultant effect becomes the conscious participation compounded with spontaneous emergence of;

New technical insights. New tactical insights. New technical and tactical

adjustments and foresight. that which enhances the point of cognizance and the impactability of standard performance, comprehensive function and exponential capacity. The fundamental process of unifying and harmonizing the elements of theory, techniques and practice is interminal. Once the new insights and adjustments have been ingrained, there would be an automatic inclination and impetus to consistently synchronise, re-evaluate and sharpen the actual movements, techniques, patterns and other skills in order to acquire the distinct quality and capacity of exponential ambivalence and interactive focus. And this very process will be permeated into an essential habit consisting of the thorough aspects of evaluation, sensitivity, pervacity, perceptivity and spontaneous responses to the opponent’s cues or telegraphic traits. The

cues and traits would be constantly inviting, on the exponent in the context and ambit of calling for the urgent need for some immediate and peculiar response either;

Technically, Tactically, Strategically, Psychologically,

at the crucial and appropriate moment with decisiveness. The process of theoretical analysis will certainly increase the level of comprehensiveness of the student particularly in relation to the intrinsic fabrics of meaning of the action and relationships, definity and their calculated reasonable functional ratio. This development will also entail;

The special reasons for a particular, specific or general technique, movement, strategy and patterns.

The specific, general goals or objectives of adopting,

adapting and or optimally using such action(s).

The essentiality and prominence of

making decisive decisions, and same being infused with perceptibility and predictability at the appropriate moment and action.

Therefore it is important to note that, theory should be given verbally and in the form of written work (and in assignments) so that the students can constantly refer to papers for revision and contemplation. The Sensei must also have recommended books to which the student(s) can use in order to supplement whatever that has been handed out. It is common cause that some student(s) might not have the best faculty to comprehend what has been written. Therefore, the Sensei must arrange special remedial sessions so that such students can be aided to become at par with other students. It is a realistic fact and result that, once the training, practice and theory has been well synchronized and consolidated in the activities of the dojo, the students will demonstrate a latitude of unprecedented;

Finesse, Definity,


Artisticness, Creative expression, Dynamic presence, Immense Exponentiality

in everything that which they do and is expected out of them. And this special grandeur will benefit the student in relations to the aspects of tournaments and gradings participations.

THE STUDENT (SEITO)

The students who are learning and training martial arts are viewed from six angles and fronts which are;

The social The physical. The mental. The intellectual. The Moral. The Spiritual

thence each student will necessarily be advantaged or disadvantaged by the different physical and mental, intellectual and social attributes, dispositions and dispensations. Therefore, the Sensei must definitely be alive to these factors and such distinctions especially when she does the teaching to a group of students. In this regard and even though the teaching framework may be general or common and the standard performance expected being common and consistent, there would be sailent and subtle distinct room for performance variances. This point of variance emerges because each student will respond differently and according to his/her abilities and background cultivation and perceptions. It is in this situation of variance that the principle of common but differentiated abilities and performance come into the forefront. It is through this principal phase of differentiations within the students that the principle and concept of originality and individuality becomes grounded, distilled and manifested in totality. The Sensei therefore, must always apply herself and mind to ensure that each student does and can develop his/her own martial arts potential within the scope and capacity of his/her;

Originality. Individuality.

Perceptibility. Priorities.

rather than to be constantly imitating others who have completely different attributes and dispensations. By so doing the fact of avoiding the output performance that is characterized by awkwardness and ornamentality become achieved. In this approach, it is imperative to expose the students to the optimum technical diversity so that the process of the natural selection and specialization can take effect and precedent, thus assisting in the development of;

Individualistic technical diversity, Individualistic perceptions and

perspectives, Individualistic technical expression

and exponentiality which is important for the process of originality and self expression in the martial arts. Therefore, its wrong to depend entirely on the element and aptitude of imitating other martial artists because it is costly, artificial and very much limiting in terms of self-development, artistic function and wholeness. Generally, the Sensei should have sensitive eyes over the students who are inclined to have imitative habits and or who are too much dependent on her. She should try to assist these individuals in order that they acquire their element of independent confidence and ability to actually exploit their own potentials, and such student(s) should be caused to invoke the elements of;

Self instruction. Self discovery. Self expression.

which are essential tools for experimenting with all that which has been taught by the Sensei. However, it must also be stressed that the quality of initial instruction, technical foundation and diversity, and the theoretical substance and articulation will best benefit the endearvours of the student(s) in this category. Compounding the above, would be the fact that the students should be encouraged to manifest and embrace their subtle attributes of;

Deep Internalization. Profound Image Boldness and Brilliant Manifestation. Adventurousness. Expansive Awareness.


Daringness and Impeccability. Accommodativeness. Creativeness and Definement. Open-mindedness and Clarity.

in all their efforts and functional pendulation. Consequently, they would certainly achieve the state of true and perfect art within their gross potentials. On the other hand, it is also imperative that the Sensei when presenting the teachings, she should avoid as much as is possible, the creation of situations of ambiguity because this will result in the emergence of;

Uncertainty. Frustration. Boredom. Discouragement. Confusion. Inconsistency.

which factors would impede the aspects of physical and psychological progress in the students(s). This will further result into the peripherals of;

Misplaced teaching. Under teachings.

and once this phase is reached the students will certainly become passive. It is crucial to overcome the existence of passive aptitudes by engaging the full indeplending of the students if not this would adversely impact on the quality of standard performance and creative exponentiality of the students.

Basically, when the Sensei is with the students, she must endeavor to become compelling, concise, vibrant, empowering, challenging, stimulating and curious. All these must be crystallized with strong clarity, meaning vision and impact. Furthermore, she must invoke and demand the corresponding active participation from all the students in order that they can appreciate the benefit of being her student(s) and martial artists.

THE PERFORMANCE (SEISEKI)

Comprehensive teaching will necessarily and decisively impact the students and bring about great benefits on the standard performance. However, such performance is not static, since it fluctuates and is determined by other conditions, variables, curriculum and time devoted on self cultivation. In as much that, the ordinary amount of practice or training alone and per-se, cannot produce the point of maximum limit in physiological performance. Though these are unpredictable conditions, the point of consistency on performance cannot be achieved, at best. However, the conceptual and practical process would be as following.

(THE CYCLE OF PERFORMANCE)

The phase(s) of Stagnation. (TEITAL-SURU)

PEAK PERFORMANCE PHASE

BEGINNING

PHASE STAGNATION

PHASE

ENVIRONMENT RESOURCES


It is evident that the standard performance should regularily be maintained in order to avoid its decline. It is also noteworthy to state that, even the phase of peak performance, in view of this delicate balance should be adhered to with committed and continuous diligence. Once the point of peak performance has been reached, there is a subtle phase of stagnation that which may come naturally into force and with some consequences of discouragements. Stagnation varies in terms of duration and on individuals in that it can be of short term or long term. But it can be overcomed through various means, motivation, inspiration, new challenges and incentives. Several factors can contribute to this phase of stagnation, and some of these are;

The lack of progress due to absence of incentives and motivational teachings.

The emotional fatigue, boredom or discouragement and confusion.

The methods that have been used have now achieved the intended potential goal.

Social and resources problems. It is very important to use various tactics and strategies to overcome the point stagnation, more so when it is evident that it comes about in the form of;

Physical and emotional fatigue. Injury, age, depression and alcohol Overconfidence, bad habits and loss

of vision Social, matrimonial, professional

and financial problems directly or indirectly.

Therefore, when all or any of the above is found prevailing then the aspects of counseling, motivation and uplifting should be resorted to and depended upon as a vital tool for recovery. At intervals all these issues must be revisited, reviewed, overridden, stimulated, mitigated and be charged with the new

empowering focus, drive and goals. Wherefore, the Sensei must always be on the alert over these factors and should audit the student(s) periodically because in the long term they can adversely impact the whole dojo. Secondly, once the Sensei and the student have become aware of these problems, they should instantly and jointly solve them together and find the way forward.

When stagnation has been overcomed, the immense fact of new zest, vitality, dexterity and clarity will become abundant and leading to the highest attainment and point of exceptional performance. THE ASPECTS OF SPECIAL INTERESTS

(KYOMI)

Once more the Sensei should identify and certify the line of interest(s) of the student(s), respecting the career issue and objectives of being a fighter, referee, instructor or writer in order to fertilize and develop such an interest to higher potentials. This interest may entirely not be the core career of the student in life but it can in the long run become a complimentary source of recreational career, supplementing the income and other social obligations, potentials and participation. Essentially, this area should not be neglected nor taken for granted because it is a proven fact that, great careers had been born and acquired in and through the martial arts. Therefore any students who shows some specific interest and potential in a certain field or area of the martial arts should definitely be encouraged and assisted as much as is possible. Such a student must be groomed in that specific area so that he/she can ultimate acquire the position and condition of;

Meaningful knowledge and mastery, Direction of placement and depth, Creative assertion and expression,

which then will prove beneficial to the concerned student, the dojo and the society


at large, this is indeed, the fathom of true teachings of the martial arts. THE STYLE AND QUALITY OF PRESENTATION

(Teishutsu) THE ESSENCE OF QUALITY PRESENTATION

The Sensei and the student(s) must foremost appreciate that, the fact of being a teacher of martial arts is an extraordinary calling that which a few can genuinely answer to its virtues and demands holistically. Furthermore, that such a vocation needs much of intellectual emphathy and embracement of diversity of thinking and perceptions. Thus one must have a broader and open mind and right thinking faculty. It is advanced that once this disposition is well understood by both the Sensei and the student(s), the higher consciousness will be reached and manifested in that, it would be realized that in the martial arts the greater aspects of confrontations, confusion and clash is not entirely about the techniques and strategies, but rather on the clash of the perceptions, interpretations and style sentimentalism, and precisely the lack of critical intellectual inquiry and empathy. It is submitted that once these impediments are noted and acknowledged, the Sensei should endeavour to overcome them by being a person of a resourceful mind, critical and objective mind rather than being subjective and peacock minded, because this dispensation will go all the way to impact on the quality of teaching the martial arts to the student(s) and the general audience in the world. Therefore, the Sensei must always engage in the propensity of;

Right Thinking Process. Objective Thinking Process Resourceful Thinking Process Dynamic Thinking Process Innovative Thinking Process Openminded Thinking Process Evaluative Thinking Process Critical Thinking Process Sincere Thinking Process Creative Thinking Process Exponential Thinking Process

Once the above mindset had been ingrained, they would be metabolized into the personality and character of the Sensei. And would go deeper to make such an individual to be intellectually worthy, dynamic and of quality substance rather than being a Sensei who is entirely subtrained through superficial substance and shallow mind. Consequently, the foundations of the Sensei with a beautiful mind would have been laid with dynamic profoundness. On the other hand, student(s) would appreciate and be honoured to have a Sensei who is absolutely resourceful, intelligence, honest, sincere and beneficial in all the dimensions of his being and personhood. Therefore, it must be pointed out that the quality content of the mind of the Sensei will dimetrically manifest and impact, and produce a corresponding quality presentation of his teachings to the student(s) with a profound point of sagacity. THE NATURE OF PRESENTATION(S)

(Seishutsu)

The Sensei will reach a critical phase in the course of teaching the martial arts, this dynamic phase is centered on the fact of presentation of his knowledge, skills and abilities to his student(s). The depth and pervasity of his innate abilities will certainly come in the forefront and position. The critical challenge is grounded on the quality of such presentation and imparting to student(s) such vital information, knowledge and skills. Therefore, the Sensei must have a great measure of competencey, eloquence, effectiveness and resilience when impart the martial arts through the presentation method. It must be realized and borne that presentation will almost invariably involve the basic attributes of:

Preparation. Implementation. Observations. Analysis. Activity. Reviews. Identification. Monitoring. Appraisal. Decision. Feedback.


Standardization. Participation.

It is important for the Sensei to constantly bear in mind the above attributes and use them without compromise when teaching his student(s). Other factors to be considered

are the aspect(s) of continuous dialogue, and discussion with student(s) in order to get their full support and consensus based on the fact of common ownership. This approach will further reveal the dynamic synergy between the student(s) and the Sensei as shown below:

Therefore when the Sensei has understood the significance of the above, he will go further into using the great principles of teaching which entails the appeals of inquiry into the basic root of things, affirmation, attendance, reflection and objectivity and realisticness. Out of this process of inquiry, the Sensei would acquire the courage of being non-judgmental, but transformative in all that he is doing at any given point in time. He would be having the ambiance of expanded focus, faculty and exponential thinking and resoluteness. In a nutshell, the teaching or presentation of the Sensei such as this must be simplistic, profound and impacting on the lives, perspective and perception of the student(s). Thereby bringing about an overwhelming mind of awareness, problem solving and growth in the individual. It is once more emphasized that the mere fact of shouting orders to the students is not enough, on the contrary is a complete symptom of inadequacy in the Sensei. Therefore the aspect of quality teaching and presentation is very vital in the

comportment of the Sensei and it should also be integrated with the current reality, the objectives of all the concerned and the expanded focus of the dojo and the resources. In this framework, the Sensei will be able to have the capacity to deal, measure and evaluate the current practices, and weighing them against the comparative best practices in order to gain the powerful balance,l essence of validation and enlightenment. In this approach the Sensei can also enlist the teaching or presentation methods which are;

The Critical Presentation Method. The Nurturing Presentation Method. The Corrective Presentation

Method. The Evaluation Presentation

Method. rather than to be authoritarian blanket minded in the presentation. It must also be emphasized that the input of the student(s) should be enlisted so that a balanced view and status could be achieved with effective impacts and clarity. Conversely, the Sensei’s presentation approaches should be angled as following;

PROGRAMME Skill-Knowledge.

Dialogue and Ownership. CONSENSUS

PARTICIPATION. EMOTIONAL BOND (TRUST)

Personal Support System and Integrity.

Technical Assistance.

Individual Challenges and Goals.


The two approaches can be used interchangeably and particularly when specialization is of the major factor, concern and objective. The Sensei should also realize that the personal attributes that he has to play a significant and crucial role in the quality of presentation. Some of these attributes and aspects entail the powerful essence of;

The Facial Expression. The Voice Pitches. The Gesturisation. The Posture

which must be utilized in order to get maximum impacts and beneficiation. These quality must also be integrated with the elements of rationality and resoluteness. On the overall, the Sensei must cardinally avoid the common mistakes of;

Talking too much.

Not Listening. Directing student(s) to do whatever

when they are emotionally not prepared for it.

Not to be dismissive. Resist any suggestion for change(s) To be arrogant to anyone. Self Opinionation.

However, the Sensei must endevour to focus on good qualities and potentials by being more attentive on the elements of;

Current situation analysis. Improvement of Performance Behavioral Development and growth Environmental resources and

investments. Interactions and overwhelming

outcomes. Control and balance of his own

emotions and flaws. In so doing, the overall results would emerge with profound base of teaching and presentation of martial arts in the holistic and wholeness, involving the total participation of mind, body and spirit, rather than being reluctant and mechanical. The overboarding focus and concern should be the creation of the powerful mindset shiftings in the student(s), and to make them overcome the fact of dungeoning in the

THE PRESENTATION BY THE SENSEI.

The Directive Approach System

This approach is ideal for novices and for the development of skills. The answers to problems are provided during the instructions. The physical and intellectual interaction is high and dynamic.

The Supportive Approach System

This approach is ideal for advanced students in that the students must find their own solutions to their problem while the Sensei stand out as a resource only. This involves self application and resourceness, and confidence in own’s growth, experience and personal empowerment

INTERACTIVE TRAINING


formations of the style which factor is more than is necessary the actual cover-up for the lack of substance. When the fact of teaching is done, the Sensei should take serious note of the following;

There must be simplicity of the language combined with clarity and conciseness.

There must be the use of voice power and variations of the pitch, which is compounded with gestures and body language.

There must be timing and attention to details in all the transctions because observation (visual participation is crucial). Therefore, constant eye contact with students should be maintained throughout.

There must be coordination between breathing and other

attributes such as facial expressions and in particular the fact of giving out a qualitative smile at all times.

Therefore, it is important that the Sensei or Senior student should first identify the area and effect selection of that which is to be taught, then rehearsing it. Furthermore, same should be analysed relevancy or

appropriatness, and then proceed with implementation which is engrossed with qualities as stated above. What is important in the presentation, is to focus effectively on the areas or things that have the power to cause great influence on the outcome and the goal (objectives) of the martial art(s) learning and training in the students. Further more, the Sensei should invoice the transcended readiness of being non-judgmental, interactive, participative and thought provoking thinking and mind. These must be combined with the indepth process of critical interrogation and auditing in order to benefit all the offer at all times. The Sensei should offer martial arts to his students as a valuable gift, of awakening and joy, not as a commodity that fulfils his own interests and ego. Such teaching must generate a new redifinement and mind shiftings that which can change the student(s) life forever. Therefore, the Sensei must avoid the habit of being superficial and sentimental but provide the knowledge that which is totally transformative, intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually. Conversely and in the rewards that which shall come about, through the Sensei’s own teachings, he will ultimately be weighed, measured and judged, either to be wanting or worth of the seal of such an honour.


PART FIVE

THE MODALITIES OF TRAINING, FUNDAMENTALS.

[T]he great teaching of the Way cannot be understood when your mind is full.

Overcome the bondage of illusions and then the clarity of truth will be

descerned … thence you would boundlessly` flow in the placid rhythm of the

Universe …” THE ESSENCE AND SELECTION OF TRAINING SYSTEM. (SENTAKU) At most, the dojo has two groups of students who are the beginner and the advanced students. When presenting the teachings and presiding over these groups, the Sensei has two methods to take options of and which are;

Separated group training system, Integrated group training system

and this extends to the issues of practice, demonstration and gradings. It must be realized that each methodology that is used has its inherent advantages and disadvantages that ought to be met with. THE SEPARATED GROUP TRAINING.

(BUNRI) This approach separates the new students from the advanced students because of these reasons; New students are slow and retards

the pace and intensity of the training and practice.

The method allows new and old to learn at their group pace without pressure from either group.

Advanced students become retarded in progress as they are expected to accommodate those below their functional aptitude and standard performance.

It allows for differentiated teaching when student learning levels and abilities are considered.

The knowledge and experience of

the advanced students is too complex and difficult to be instantly comprehended by the new students, thereby, any deviation will impact on the creative exponentiality of the advanced students.

The overall procedure is self-defeating, frustrating, boring and stagnating for everybody in the dojo.

Therefore, the Sensei must do his best to accommodate the interests of the new and advanced students equitably, and to reconcile them by making separate sessions and course work materials. This method has the inherent advantage of causing the new students to be motivated, work hard and aspire to join the ranks of the advanced students. Furthermore, it makes the learning and training process systematic and coherent for all the concerned in the dojo. Finally, the advanced students can co-opt new student(s) respectively as part of their grading assignment thence teach and supervise them up to an independent point of maturity and presentation for high ranking/grading sessions in the dojo.

THE INTEGRATED GROUP TRAINING. (TOKEKOMU)

This method entails the teaching and training of both new and advanced students simultaneously. Frankly, this method is not ideal nor suitable for any group and even for the Sensei because it consists of many hurdles, confusion, delays and inconsistency in the system of teaching, rhythm and training.


Sometimes the said method can be adopted whereby the two groups train within the same dojo (if the dojo is large) but as separate groups with their respective instructor or supervisor, and focusing on different technical agendas. Then in this instance there would be no source of conflict of technical interests and aptitudes but rather the common use of space and time. This approach is on the point of conveniences suitable and as of best to all the concerned in the dojo. The major advantages of the integrated method are:

1. it allows new and old students to develop and to acknowledge acceptance.

2. it offers opportunity to learn and copy form advanced students,

3. it allow students to pitch their standards against high ranking students,

4. it accelerates the learning of dojo etiquette and courtesy standards when in pressure from seniors.

THE MODALITIES OF DOJO INSTRUCTION. (HOHO)

When imparting the teachings to each group of students, the Sensei has the latitude of choosing between these two methods or systems of presenting the materials;

Part method (system) or, Whole method (system)

and these will be determined primarily by the level of understanding and technical development of the respective groups within the dojo, and the quality of presentation.

The Part Method (System).

The material that is being taught is basically broken down into several parts or segments and thereon, it is taught to the students in partial form until all the segments have been comprehended and mastered. Thereafter, the whole material is repeated in practice as a single transaction. This method is also known as the fragmented system and is suitable for movements and patterns that are long and rather complex. Essentially, this method is good for beginners who are ordinarily taught on graduating scales and

basics, and can be assessed on the mastery of each segment of the whole transaction.

The Whole Method (System).

The materials are presented to the students as a whole transaction at once but subject to repetitions until the whole objective is achieved. Needless to point out that, this method is burdensome on the students and at most wasteful because the recipient would fall victim to instances of confusion and forgetting. On the other hand, for the advanced students this system may prove to be good, challenging and exerting pressure on their dexterity and technical comprehension. Essentially, the point of considered discretion as which method to be applied, will have to come from the agreement between the advanced students and the Sensei. Therefore, whatever is the method that has been agreed upon, what is of paramount consideration(s) and to be acknowledged mutually are the following underpinning factors;

What are the advantages of the method that has been selected and how does it suit the efficacy of the group concerned?

What measures are in place, to be

used in order to overcome the conditions of stagnation and also not compromising on the standard performance?

What are the inherent risks of

adopting the selected method, and the compensatory measures that would enhance the standard performance and the contextual exponentiality?

What is the extent and impact that

the method has, in order to serve the best interests of the respective or collective standards in a group?

Does the student and the Sensei

respond to it comfortably and effectively, thereby achieving the overall and intended goal of the dojo progress?


When these considerations are underway and fully taken into account, the Sensei should proceed and endeavour to reconcile the methodology that has been adopted and utilized, with the depth and measure of the individual(s) or the group’s potentiality, development and maturity within the whole spectrum of the various activities. Inherently, some students would eventually exhibit a point of high natural selection of technical diversity, which in the long run will demand specific attention in order to develop the propensity of specialization and exponentiality. This situation should prudently be deferred until such time that the student is above the rank of first Dan. When in the advanced rank such specific interests could be entertained and attended with the decisive focus and attention that they deserve because and essentially. That would essentially be the exploration of another dimension of technical and standard performance which has its unique points of merits, focus and criteria. Even then, it shall remain the obligation of the Sensei to assist the students to attain the decided goals of specialization but without obviating and compromising the standard of technical diversity and exponentiality. THE SPECIFIC PHASES OF LEARNING AND TRAINING. (DANKAI)

When a student in the dojo is being exposed to the various forms of skills, techniques, principles and theories, she would basically absorb these new materials and would endeavour to make sense out of the whole exercise. In this regard, learning should be distinguished so as to consist of three principal phases which are;

The exploration phase, The adjustment phase and, The mastering phase.

The first exposure to the new material is the phase on which the student explores and discovers the new reality that the Sensei is presenting to her and would conversely do all that which is possible to make sense out of everything. Therefore, the quality and the demeanor of making the presentation(s) to the student(s) will play a very powerful and decisive role in their comprehension. Once the understanding and appreciation has

been grasped, an endeavor would now be made to align all that has been understood with what is basically expected of her. It is at this point that the student discovers the right and the correct responses and the abilities within herself, to actually relate to the whole process of movements, techniques, theories and principles. And this point of realization and actualization will automatically call for some adjustments in terms of responsive action. Thence, this adjustment phase becomes very crucial in that it is the promodial and vitalistic point of fitting into the actual functions and mechanisms of the system that which is expounded to the student by the Sensei. Correspondingly, these two phases have some diametrical impact on the intensity and measure of the standard performance, technical comprehension and which subsequently lead to other crucial transitional phases of fixation.

The Fixation Phase.

At this point the student would have adjusted to the newly acquired responses in the system. Such responses are now made certain and are a permanent condition in the total function of the student. It is at this very juncture that the demands of good, sound and correct foundation should have been made and at the earliest opportunity. However, the essential fact is that once the correct or right responses have been acquired, refined and consolidated, the frequency of supervised correction and of distribution of the practice would eventually lead to the required and expected state of perfect response and fixation function. A final condition of adherence with the manifestation of technical character of the student.

The Interspersed Phase.

Proceeding from the Fixation phase, a new stage is acquired which would necessitate that the practice periods or its frequency to be interrupted, through the process of modification and the interspersed periods of longer rests. This process would ultimately cause the results of the process of interspersed practice system.


The importance of the spaced practice system is to provide the respective student(s) with the following advantages and opportunity in that;

The student would forget the things that were inessential regarding the newly acquired function.

To absorb and ingrain the beneficial ingredients to which the newly acquired function is dependant.

To permit all the essential considerations to dissipate ormetabolized and thus refocusing and conditioning on the new and best phase level of technical function.

However, it must be mentioned and realized that the process of consolidation of the newly acquired response action can at best, be effected effectively when there is thorough abandonment of prolonged repetitions of the same function or activity. Therefore, this phase must not be unreasonably long otherwise it would result in a relapse of the acquired standards. However, it should be at most, a day or two depending on the propensity rate of learning of the student(s).

The Internalization Phase. The essence of this phase is to allow a point of crucial inner process of reflection or contemplation by the student, over the newly acquired scope of function and technicality. This phase is contemporaneous with that of the interspersed period. However, during this contemplative period, the student actually internalizes the attained abilities and doing them repeatedly in her mind, thus the process of mental practice system become functionally attained and ingrained. Mental practice is very, very important and very much a crucial dominant aspect that leads to the supreme state of synergic function between mind and body. Thereby prompting the fundamental functions of mind over body in all performance. The aspects of internalization consist of visualization and imagination which then promotes the propensity and potential of mind creativity. Basically, through mental practice the immense and magnificent performance

becomes acquired with tremendous equanimity, impact and pervasive dexterity and calmness. It is from this exquisite mental function and practice that the basic scope of natural selection of movements and techniques become prompted and attained with refined correlation, and with ultimate point of the unification of mind and body thence the point of adequate mastery. Once the natural process of selection takes place, it is incumbent on the student(s) to do the following;

He/she must definitely know what is to be selected.

Identify the methods that are best suited to provide the best and fast performance capacity.

Have the capacity to articulate in whatever that has been selected, with best dexterity but with maximal economization of energy, technique, spacing and time.

That the whole total function should be executed within the least average of reaction time, technical capacity and appropriated movement especially when under pressure training and function.

That he should identify the point of leverage and the ratio of intensity that can precipitate the total manifestation of his exponential capacity.

The Condition of Non Corruption.

In essence, when natural selection has been allowed to manifest and become dominant in the technical and functional character of the student, that should not be permitted to corrupt or be corrupted, and should always be subjected and evaluated through interrogative training system. Furthermore, such an ability should be in the pristine function of the student and be densed with the following;

The clarity of the technique and movement.

The quality of the technique and movement.

The effectiveness of the technique and movement.


The exponentiations of functional capacity of a strategy.

The Exponential technical diversity.

THE STANDARD PERFORMANCE. (SUI JUN)

The above components, are very crucial to maintain them in their distilled condition because in actual gradings and competitions they constitute the basic criteria that which is emphasized upon. Furthermore, the Sensei and the student(s) must also realize the fact of standard performance being interlinked or integrated with the other standards such as;

The Standard of Technical Diversity. The Standard of Collateral Diversity. The Standard of Psychological and

Physiological Attunement and Resilience.

which standards must constantly be reviewed, aligned and improved upon in order to achieve a point of perfect harmonization, exponential efficacy, definitiveness and strategic interaction. These various standards are the core essence of attaining technical merit and advantage over the opponent or the action concerned. On the whole, when the fact of learning and training is done , the Sensei should always be on the alert for factors that can distract, impede and/or compromise effective learning and training in the student(s). Some of these factors are;

External environment. Breakdown of concentration. Physical and emotional fatigue. Variations of action(s). Absence of motivations and

incentives. Consequently, these factors would negatively impact on the standard performance and comprehensitivity, which will go-down to affect the quality and character of exponential standards. Therefore, the Sensei and the student(s) whenever they notice a condition of deficiency, they must adopt and use the interrogative training system in order to come up with the appropriate intensions, solutions and reconstitution.

THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SKILL, TECHNIQUE AND APPLICATION.

(KUBETSU) The Sensei when teaching and implementing the techniques, he/she should ensure that the student(s) has adequate understanding of and distinction between the factors of;

Skill Technique Application

The said distinction is generally dual in nature in that it is both intellectual and physical. Thus the physical dimension manifests the intellectual dimension. The Definement of the Skill

It must be noted that the concept and fact of skill consist of the fundamental ability and capacity to do any activity extremely well, and this is very notion is constituted with the traits of learning, practice, application and experience, until such a point of maturation, competency and naturalness is reached. It must be noted further that, such ability is transferable from one person to another and very much determined and dependent upon the soundness of standard performance. The definement of a Technique

The concept and fact of a technique is centred on the basic aspect of doing a particular skill, activity in a very special way, in both practical and skilful context and with some great measure of finesse and appropriate frequencies. The factum of uniqueness provides the essentiality of definitive character that which is regarded as a technique. Anyone who is good at this very point is deemed to be a technician, and such an ability is characterized by qualities of variance shown or displayed from individual to individual. The concept and fact of application is based on the actual implementation of the acquired skill(s) and technique(s) over and into the prevailing reality, environment and or activity. It is congruent that, during this phase the efficacy, potentiality and sufficiency of


implementation will also be determined by the other variables in the context of personal attributes, internal resources and the external resources, thus meaning the overboarding environment.

Once the above distinction had been appreciated, the Sensei and the student(s) should always bear in mind that the under dependency between these three, the skill, technique and application is very delicate and critical in that if one is weak and poor it automatically impacts on the rest.

THE HARMONIZATION STATE

(CHOWA) There is great need and significant demand that the harmonization of the skills, techniques and application be effected and integrated with other variables in order to produce a dynamic outcome in the context of effectiveness and immensity. It must always be borne in mind that, the good foundation of standard performance is required and had tremendous influence on the overall aspects of dynamic outcomes. Same being an integral aspect of the powerful mind. Therefore the skills, technique and application must be mentalised so that they acquire an

immutable blending point and synchronization with the body, thus the mind and body working in a single unit or act. In this context one can determine that these techniques, skills and application are dual in nature and expression in that they are; Mental Physical

THE SPECIFIC NATURE OF THE TECHNIQUE A technique is very much dependent on the nature of the skill and application, and the mental frame work and the environment of implementation. It is imperative for the Sensei to show the student(s0 that there are two forms of the techniques which are;

The Ornamental Technique The Organic Technique

The ornamental technique is basically void of effective substance and integrity in that it lacks the full and immense integration of the mind and the various variables associated and of vital interest into its dynamic nature and effective expression. On the other hand, an organic technique is very much loaded with all the vital ingredients that make it absolutely compacted and powerful it its total manifestation.

SKILL(S).

STANDARD PERFORMANCE

MIND

Assertion

Subtlety

Strength

APPLICATION TECHNIQUE(S)

RESOURCES ENVIRONMENT.

POOR AND WEAK DEVELOPMENT

GOOD AND STRONG DEVELOPMENT

POOR AND WEAK OUTCOMES

GOOD AND EFFECTIVE OUTCOMES


When the above ingredients are within the technique, then such a technique is dynamic and exponential in nature and form thus making it can immense technique. Essentially, there must be no discord between the;

External Flare of the Technique Physical Momentum Internal Flare of the Technique Physical Momentum

all must find absolute expression in total oneness. The Sensei must finally point out to the students that in the overall the technique must absolutely contain the power of the:

MIND SPIRIT BODY

in a single function of interaction, vibrancy, impregnability, ambiance and co-efficiency. The elements will then eventuate into a powerful state and condition of depth, meaning, essence and effectiveness as an indivisible entity. Thereby, resulting in an expotential technique. When a technique has manifested the potentiality of being exponential in essence, it will definitely and decisively produce the immense powerful effects and conditions of;

which elements will also depend on the essence of appropriate breathing. In the overall the

Sensei must advert the student(s) to the vital fact that, all their actions and non action when dealing with techniques and other variables, they should absolutely be resourced with power and energy from the ambits of;

THE

T E C H N I Q U E

Effortless

Fluidity

Compatibility

Variance

Resilience

Balance

Intensity

Power

Control

Speed

Direction

Force

Penetration

Effectivenes

Perceptivity

BODY

Leverage

Precision

Elegance

Substance

Clarity

Character.

Grace.

Definity.

EXPANDING FORCE. (ZODAI) (Chikara)

Penetrative Power. (HAIRI KOMU KOTO(Kyoryoku)

MENTAL POWER BODY ENERGY

Penetrative Force (HAIRIKOMU KOTO) (Chikara)

Contracting Force. (SHUSHUKU) (Chikara)

Breathing Power. (Kyoku)


Which cumulatively become the quality and condition of generative power, which inter-alia required the prerequisites of;

Continuous Harmony Continuous Rhythm Conscious Assertion Conscious Transition

Concentration and Internalization Contraction and Expansion Direction and Redirection Intuition and Sensitivity

and at best and last resort, to utilize the sacral power and the power of the subconscious mind. Once all these salient features had been ingrained in the student(s) through intellect and application, the Sensei must advise the student(s) that they should implement them in all the facets of their interactive training system and the interrogative training system.

The Character of the Technique The Sensei should once more advise the student(s) that the techniques are found in these essential categories:

The Simple Technique The Compound Technique The Complex Technique

and respectively designed for some specific or general purpose. Furthermore, that each technique has associated techniques which compliment its overall purpose in that there are;

Countermanding Techniques.

Collateral Techniques. Concealed Techniques. Specialized Techniques. General Techniques.

Which then depends on the aspect of quality Strategy Resources Standard Performance Technical Diversity Exponentiality Body Skills Unpredictability Synchronization Expandability Timing Anticipation Perceptibility Methodology Stimulus Reaction

Wherefore, the Sensei should educate the student(s) about the fact that, the fact of deliberating and using the technique(s) should not be done in myopic context and concept because in a technique there is too much involvement of various variables and dynamics. THE ESSENCE OF THE MIND AND IMPLEMENTATION( ARAWARE) The Sensei must further point out to the student(s) that in the effective implementation of the aspects of skill, technique and application, the critical condition of the mind is very important, in that the mind is the vital centre of all their effective manifestation and function.

Skeletal Power. (Gaikotsu)

Generative Power Spiritual Power

Masculine Power (Dansei)

Mental Power (Seishinteki)

The Technique(s) (GIJUTSU)


The mind at the critical momentum of implementation of the above aspects must essentiality be totally focused, concentrated fluid and in absolute clarity. Therefore, by taking on the condition as stated herein the nature of such a mind will be empty or void of the disruptive and corruptive thoughts

that which causes the condition of mental fragmentation, rigidity and complete dysfunctionality in the contextual essence of the skills, technique(s) and applications. Wherefore, the Sensei must emphasize on the student(s) that they should constantly indulge in the training and practice of concentration and mental focus, meditation and transformational breathing so that all these can be integrated into the constitution of the dynamic development and condition of being in the position of having;

The Still Mind. The Empty Mind. The Reflective Mind

This state of mind has the tremendous power of producing the skills, techniques and applications that are virtually impregnable within the impeccable quality of clarity, effectiveness, and absolute harmony and fluidity within the body and mind nature, and character that which is integrated with the superior state of mindfulness and one mindness. THE DYNAMICS OF PROFOUND FACULTY AND APPLICATION (NORYOKU)

The Sensei and the student(s) will eventually and certainly be aware of the fact that at this juncture, they would all be having a decisive leverage in the context of training, theory, practice, application, techniques and strategy. However, what would be outstanding would be the dynamics of application. Application entails the broader and deeper implementation of the above mentioned compartments inclusive of the dynamics of inner momentum and philosophy. Application is a delicate and intensive exercise which needs the effective utilization of the power of the mind, expanded focus and transcendent perceptions and perspective, therefore in total overall, application is critical and entirely dependent on the resourced mind and the power of profound faculty. The nature and substance of profound faculty inter-alia consists of the ingredients of;

Ingenuity of Mind Transcendent Focus Immense Sensitivity Intuitive Sagacity Critical Analysis Exponential Thinking

which are integrated with the other variables that had been canvassed and construed as integral into the fact of making the Sensei. Furthermore, the concerned student(s) should fully and effectively utilize the power of exponentiation and exponentiality in the substantive function and implementation of the various skills and body abilities. However and significantly, there must be complete and comprehensive realization that, the immensity of application is

The Skill(s). (JUKUREN)

The State of No Mind The Application(s) (DORYOKU)

The Standard Performance. (SUIJUN)


grounded in the dynamic of various and indispensable dispositions which are

All the elements outlined in the diagram must be integrated with the other variables of technical diversity in order to produce a decisive and comprehensive compactness in function and application of the;

Skills Techniques Strategies Theories

Under all the conditions of pressure and adversity. Finally, the Sensei should further assist the student(s) to develop and attain a

supreme quality and essence of effective harmonization of the various dispositions in any single or compound functional transaction in the standard performance and technical diversity. Thus with such a quality they would definitely manifest the profound and monumental aspect of expression and assertion of flowing in the motion of the mind. Once the student(s) functionality is in the flowing mind, they become incomparable and infused with the dynamic of mental and spiritual participation and application.

The Disposition of Resources


A P L I C A T I O N

The Disposition of Implementation (s).

The Disposition of Strategies.

The Dispositions of Deception(s).

The Disposition of Focus and Intention(s).

The Disposition of Variations and Options.

The Disposition Blending.

The Disposition of Imposition.

The Disposition of Calculation(s).

The Dispositions of Techniques

The Disposition of Maneuvering(s).

The Disposition of Methods.

The Disposition of Intactability.

The Disposition of Discipline.

The Disposition of Selective Assertion.

The Disposition of Momentum.

The Disposition of Avoidance.

The Disposition of Mastery.

The Disposition of Resilience.

The Disposition of Imagination.

The Disposition of Interception.

The Disposition of Leverages.

The Disposition of Simulations.

The Disposition of Interactions.

The Disposition of Fluidity.

The Disposition of Concession. The Disposition of Intelligence.

The Disposition of Perceptibility.

The Disposition Penetration.

THE DISPOSITION OF ENVIRONMENT


CHAPTER 6 THE INTERROGATIVE TRAINING SYSTEM

FUNDAMENTALS

[T]hose who travel in our way of martial arts constantly seek an opportunity to

discover and improve upon the potentials of their worth and oneness, with the

ultimate source of all things in the Universe. However, should one be seeking

with a mundane ego, mind and purpose, that would be a shallow purpose and

feeble shall be such a seeker and that which is sought…”

THE ESSENCE OF INQUISITIVE ACTION AND METHOD(S) When the Sensei has utilized the various methods of training the student(s), and having ascertained that the standard performance and the technical diversity has been grounded, he or she should consider the effective use of the interrogative training system in order to maintain and improve on the qualities of both, the standard performance and the technical diversity. The significance of interrogative training system or method is to focus on the fact of identifying the weaknesses, constraints and challenges within a particular area of the student(s) potentials and abilities, and to effect measures of improving, overcoming and or substituting same as best practice. Essentially, the method entails the crucial aspects of critical evaluation, monitoring, adjustment(s) in order to meet the ideal conditions and standards. Once these standards have been achieved then the focal action become the fact of maintaining

Consistency Substance Alignment

It is however important that when the above is being invoiced into the activity of the student(s) or dojo, the baseline must first be ascertained. The precursor to the determination of the baseline is to use the

method of competency rating system, which is reconciled with the overall curriculum of the dojo. It must also be noted that in the determination of the baseline, the Sensei and the student(s) must take into account the greatest significance created by the fact of;

Potential difference in the standard performance and the technical diversity.

Point of integration between the standard of technical diversity and exponential diversity

Point of preferential difference between the standard of technical diversity and the standard of collateral technical diversity.

Point of difference between the standard of psychological capacity and standard of physiological capacity.

The baseline is very important to ascertain because it is on this level that the considerations of synergy, harmonization and corrective measures could be implemented with depth of efficacy and accuracy. Furthermore, the process of competency rating of the student(s) should be taken into account because that is the basic ground upon which to determine the

areas that needs to be subjected to interrogative training and practice.


It is necessary for the student(s) to realize that training has the potential to impact directly on their standard performance and competency rating. Therefore, they should apply themselves unreservedly in order to achieve a dynamic and substantive standard performance(s), combined with critical quality thinking and embracement of new dynamic perspectives in martial arts. Thus therefore means that the student(s) must be inspired, committed and sensitive toward what he expects out of his own initiative, performances and goals. Once this level of adjustment is on board from both the Sensei and the student(s), then the techniques and system of interrogative teaching, training and practice can be invoiced for the best results in the dojo. THE SPECIFICATION OF THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT The Sensei when teaching the martial arts in his dojo, he must always examine and evaluate the status of the environment in which such an activity is being done, and same should take all the factors such as the resources and the quality of the dojo internally and externally. In this position the

evaluation should be holistic and appropriate for any potential improvements or innovations. Such an examination should go down into the examination of the student(s) as a group or specific groups and individually in order to determine the general and the specific challenges, constraints and achievements respectively. This analysis and evaluation is very important because it addresses all the issues at ground level, identifying the impediments, constraints, recommendations and innovations that must be induced into the environment in order to gain maximum quality advancement for everyone. Therefore, the fact of constant monitoring, recording of information and taking feedback from all participants should be emphasized upon and be maintained throughout. It must be realized by both the Sensei and the student(s) that this exercise is very important to constantly undertake because it’s a definite precursor to the improvements and the innovations that shall and should be effected and implemented prior to and in order to advance into higher levels. Consequently, the Sensei and the student(s) must work hard and mutually in order to determine the following:

THE CONSTRAINTS IN DOJO.

THE CHALLENGES IN THE DOJO.

THE RECOMMENDATION AND INNOVATIONS.

THE DRIVING FORCES IN THE DOJO. THE IMPACTS OF THE

RESOURCES. .

THE OBJECTIVES AND METHODS AND PROCESSES IN THE DOJO.

THE IDENTIFICATION OF OTHER FACTORS


Through this analysis, the participants will be better placed to evaluate the status of progress and quality of their environment, which factor will be the exponentiation towards the ideal environment which will prove beneficial to all the students and the Sensei in all aspects. It is highlighted that the resources and the environment has great adverse impacts on standard

performance and quality result. If they are wanting the position become precarious but can improve same if they are available and correctly and strategically applied. Conversely, the Sensei and the student(s) should not be content with the superficiality of the techniques, trainings and practices instead they should instantly sub feel this to evaluation.

Resources. Resources. Driving Forces. Feedback. Vision. Challenges.

Measures Driving Forces. Analysis Objectives. Recommendations. Goals. Reviews.

THE DOJO Current Reality.

EVALUATION OF THE METHODS AND

PROCESSES IN THE DOJO.

Recommendations. Innovations. Implementation.

POTENTIAL STANDARD DIFFERENCE CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENTS.


The Sensei and the student(s) should always bear in mind that in most instances the opposing position between the driving forces and the constraining forces is equal, thus creating a condition of equilibrium which is often referred to as the comfort zone. Therefore, the pervasive impact of the teachings, trainings and practice must break down the illusion of the comfort zone and permit with intensity that the driving forces be made more strong and powerful enough to overboard the constraints. And this could be achieved through strategical training and management of the dojo. Therefore, everything in the dojo should periodically be subjected to the following transactions;

Assessment in order to determine the status quo as against the predetermined standards of potential difference(s).

To identify weaknesses and appropriate remedies to avoid adverse consequences and stagnations.

To determine the alternative solutions, methods and process that run the dojo and to set about contingency alternatives. Thus being empowered to make the appropriate decisions at all times.

Conversely, the Sensei and the student(s) must also take full note of the fact that such transactions are found in three forms, which then become the stages of evaluation which are:

The Formative Evaluation: This is done at the beginning of everything (inception phase).

The Process Evaluation: This is done when a thing in complete and in place.

The Summative Evaluation: This is done after the process of evaluation becomes the constant monitoring tool in all activities.

Given the above dispensation, everything in the dojo should be subjected to these phases of evaluation. This also means that means also the techniques, forms and other areas of martial arts. Out of all these, the concerned will acquire a quality baseline upon which to measure whether or not, their objectives and goals are being met as was intended from the beginning. Once this position is discerned the potential to implement the strategies of:

Prioritization. Management (Effective). Quality Criteria. Quality Methods. Quality Implementation,

Can be achieved with an appropriate view and influence in all the dimensions of the new environment. THE SPECIFICS OF CONSTRAINING FORCE IN TRAINING. The Sensei should observe that each individual in the dojo has got some personal challenges and constraints relating to the

NEW APPROACHES, METHODS AND PERCEPTIONS.

UPGRADING OF QUALITY PERFORMANCE AND STANDARD.

NEW PERSPECTIVES AND SELFAPPLICATION(S).

THE SENSEI AND STUDENT(S) NEW QUALITY REALITY.


aspects of learning, training, practice and application of the context of martial arts. Such facets may respectively and or collectively pertain to the:

Theory. Techniques. Skills. Strategies. Philosophy. Combat/Forms.

Thereby same becoming the problems that are physiological and psychological or both, which must be addressed clinically and appropriately during the phases of regimentations. Therefore the Sensei should subject each student to a thorough audit, objective analysis or evaluation in order to identify the underlying problem and address it appropriately through remedial or special sessions. One of the best ways to do this is to use the Refinement Teaching System (RTS). In the very process the Sensei should also identify the good points of the very individual and make a tally which will then indicate the balances between the attributes of the individual as indicated below:

Kata Performance 20 Combat 50 Theory 20 Philosophy 10 . Sub Total 100% Throwing Technique 40 General Training 20 Weaponry 30 Leadership 10 . Sub Total 100

From the above table, the apparent position is that the student who is under the pressure of scrutinisation is very good in the specialized areas of combat, throwing techniques and weaponry which means that much focus should be placed on these good areas. However, it is also evident that there is too much work to be done on the very student regarding the remedial measures on the areas of;

Philosophy and Leadership

Kata Performance, Theory and General Training

Which then will require greater focus and long time frame to work on them.. Through this method, the Sensei will be in a comfortable and strategical disposition of classifying the students according to their baseline provided by the specification performance and competency rating system. This system will also be capable of identifying the positive or the negative attributes and potentials. Once these factors have been separated and packaged differently, then the relevant resources and atternative measurers can be adopted and implemented through the system of Centre Focus Training (CFT) method which is grounded on the pivotal aspects and ingredients of:

Direction Purpose Prioritization Attention Change Leverage Synergy Maturity Implementation Monitoring Management Reflection

Which factors in their collective impact will reduce and/or remove the potentiality and probability of failure and assumptions. This very aspects will perforates the quality of standard performance and exponentiality in the technical diversity of the student. Consequently, the training and practice activity of the student will be satured with quality intelligence, change, innovation, variance and creativity that which is consistent with a new paradigm of his martial arts learning and training. In this very context, the student(s) must be encouraged further to plunge into the specialized area of center focus training so as to gain the momentum of quality development and growth in his technical environment and resourcement. THE CENTRE FOCUS TRAINING SYSTEM This type of training is regarded as specialized training based on one or two aspects that which needs full concentration


or attention, in order to improve the quality of standard performance and competency on the selected portion of techniques or skills. Therefore, the main objective is entirely to improve, enhance and refine the quality of any skill or techniques overtime. In so doing, several days will be set aside to do only that particular area that needs such specific attention. Basically, the student will divide the execution phase into three components as thus:

20% for warming up without tapping much from the internal resources (30 Minutes).

60% for the application of the chosen techniques and skills (1 hour). The internal resources are exploited and depleted.

20% for the cooling down phase and relaxation exercises (30 Minutes).

It must be noted that the above apportionment of timeframe is acting as a guidance because each individual will determine his own scheme of time apportionment as dictated by his level of technical evaluation, psychological and physiological attributes.

Once the competency rating has been done, then the Sensei with the consensus of the students can choose one of the procedures of the centre focus training system in order to

effect the remedial or compensatory training, whereby the weakest areas of the students are thoroughly attended on.

THE CENTRE FOCUS TRAINING SYSTEM

THE PUNCHES AND BLOCKS SECTION

(10) DAYS.

THE BREATHING AND FOCUSING SKILLS SECTION (7 DAYS).

POWER. (Ken Ryoku)

THE THROWING SKILLS, SECTION (15 DAYS).

SPEED (Sokudo)

STRENGTH (Tai Ryoku)

THE KICKING AND JUMPING SKILLS, SECTION (10 DAYS).

RESILIENCE (Kaifuku Ryoku)

THE DODGING AND SWEEPING SKILLS, SECTION (7 DAYS).

THE WEAPONRY SKILLS, SECTION (5 DAYS).


When the above is done, the student(s) must bear in mind that the residual energy must be utilized in order to stretch gently and to effect the cooling down process. Furthermore, the area to be improved within this procedure should not be overdone and full notice should be taken when the signs of fatigue are setting in. When the center focus training system is implemented, the concerned individual must also take into account the type of such training whether it is for the purpose of:

Inductive Training. Reactive Training.

Analytical Training. Integrative Training. Proactive Training. Comparative Training Compensary Training Consolidative Training. Refinement Training.

The significance of this inquiry and determination is to ensure that the applicant does not lose sight of the purpose, objective and the desired goal in the whole frame work of his development and technical momentum and composition.

Importantly, the student(s) when doing any of the above forms of training, the critical aspect of energy variabilities and infusion must be considered with the point of cruciality in that;

They should harness energy without the condition of tenseness (tension) but naturality.

They must harness strength without effort but effortlessness.

They must harness pliability without stiffness but (fluidity).

They must harness speed without exertion but with subtlety.

They must harness power thrust not with opposition but with manipulation.

They must not over impose on the situation but assert on the subtle variabilities, weaknesses and openings.

They must not be confrontationally dominant on the situation but rather penetrate and intercept with subtlety and gain the essential point of centering, shifting and repositionment

THE INDUCTIVE TRAINING When new skills and techniques are being

learnt.

THE PROACTIVE TRAINING When known skills and techniques are

refined for anticipated event or activity.

THE REACTIVE TRAINING When skills and techniques are

redefined to meet the changing environment and technical expectations.

THE COMPARATIVE TRAINING When known skills and techniques are

compared, analyzed and integrated with newly acquired skills and techniques. The import is to determine the variances and differentiations, thus founding technical diversity.

THE ANALYTIC TRAINING When the known skills and techniques are critical scrutinized to determine compliance, technical variance ,clarity, accuracy and other technical variables.

The centre focus training on the throwing skills and speed.


THE ANALYTIC BODY TRAINING SYSTEM The Sensei should assist the student(s) to develop their body skills and techniques through the various training systems such as weighting systems (wts). The main point is that the training should be focused and for sometime on special areas of the body, and or on the improvements of any special attribute such as physique, speed, power and strength collectively or respectively. Therefore and through consensus, the Sensei and the student(s) should conduct an audit and selection of the suitable training methods and for the specific objective. Inherently and depending on the needs of each student the centre focus on training will vary in that;

Some students will want to improve the quality and impacts of their speed, power and strength on their legs and arms. Therefore the main focus will be on the analytical training on the legs and the arms.

Some student(s) will want to develop the body mass, strength and power. Therefore their centre focus and analytical training will be on weight lifting and body skills.

However, it must be noted that each student must be encouraged to do a lot of body training at his own pace and at home because in the dojo setting, there is no time to indulge on this process save to improve its qualitative training performance(s). The Sensei and the student must be alive to the fact that every aspect of learning, training

and practice of the martial arts depends entirely on the fundamentals of:

Consensus. Implementation. Common Purpose. Planning. Monitoring. Willingness. Preparation. Common Vision. Diligence.

In every aspect of engagements or transaction whether in the short term or long term. Once all these factors had been taken on board and into account, intelligent transformation will be acquired which will provide to the aspirants with a positive position of having the tremendous power and potential of;

Expanded Focus Technical Expandability Versatile Perceptibility

In every dimension of the martial arts spectrum, exponentiality and variabilities. It must be pointed out further that, in the act of centre focus training the variation of the cardinal directions and position is very crucial and must be adhered to. Therefore, in the context of this specialized training, the Sensei should always cause that the alternative or the variate of the cardinal direction, position or gradient of training be changed in the dojo, so that the sense of shifting and re-centering is acquired. The other significance of this methodology is to train re-gain the subtle sense of perception and orientation, and thereby

THE COMPANSATORY TRAINING This is more of remedial and or adoption of the alternative measure to make up for the apparent flaws or defaults in the overall scope of any standard and competency performance.

THE CONSOLIDATED TRAINING This is more of deeping the fact of acquired skills

and knowledge to make them absolute. Thus technical leverage and anchorage is founded.


attaining the body and its reflexes to function, respond and action in any point of differenced direction with the same easy and synergy as is prevalent in the ordinary and used direction and position. A good example for such an activity will contain the following measures:

The main direction of the dojo should be changed, without disturbing the physical structures. The student(s) must learn to do all the activities from a different direction.

The kata/form be done from the position of its end towards its beginning in which fact the ending point becomes the starting point.

The specific technique be executed in a body position that which is unfamiliar, so that a new technical experience perceptiveness and response could be acquired.

It will be noticed by both the Sensei and the student(s) that whenever doing any activity from its opposite side or beginning it will constitute the biggest challenge ever in their training experience.

But then, it is imperative to do such an activity in order to create an alternated dimensional activity, in the events of emergency this skill will prove to be the greatest benefit to the owner. Congruent to the above, is that the Sensei and the student(s) should also learn to do the simple movements and techniques in a blind folded position and this skill will require at first, close supervision by the Sensei and senior students. The main purpose of this skill is to enable the student to develop and acquire

the ability to eliminate visual participation but to depend very much on the facets of:

Perceptional Participation. Auditing Perception. Sensory Participation. Olfactory Participation Kinestalic Participation.

In that the full mind will be engaged in the situation with the potential capacity of ascertaining the scope of distance, direction, proximity, target point and other variables. This skill is very important when it comes to emergency circumstances whereby the individual become blinded by the opponent or when the individual is engaged in darkness or when light is instantly removed. It must be impressed that this skill is very much specialized, very difficult and should be practiced with deep commitment in order to develop effective participation, application, accuracy and decisive impacts which must be integrated with the dynamic principles of;

Approximation and Ascertain. Proportionality and Nuetralisation. Application and Reversal Appropriateness and Permeation. Interception and Centering Differentiated Technical Variance Strategical Exponential Variance

In the overcharging context of counter measure and aggressive application. Given this condition, the continous hard training and practice will certainly and ultimately invoice the deepest aspect of mind participation in that the powerful power of the subconscious mind will have to be engaged and dynamical manifest, express and assert itself in the powerful cycle of:


INTUITION (Chokkan)

EXPECTANCY (Kitai)

FEELING (Kanjo)

PRACTICE (Renshu)

SENSATION (Kankaku)

INTELLIGENCE (Chino)

EXPERTISE (Gijutsu)

MANIFESTATION (Araware)

EXPERIENCE (Keiken)

EXPONENCY (Tatsujin)

MENTAL SKILL (Seishinno)

MIND BODY

MASTERY (Shutoku)

BODY (Shintai)

MIND (Zuno)

HEART (Kokoto)

SPIRIT (Genki)


Whereby the scope and possibility of inner fragmentation become removed, thus the solid form of dynamic exponentiation into the

overall participation of body, mind, spirit and techniques over strategies in absolute oneness.

.THE POLARISATION POINT AND INTERROGATIVE TRAINING

The Sensei should advert the student(s) that the fundamental aspects of standard performance, technical standard and functional standard will always depend on the student(s), point of polarization. The point of polarization means the dominant area or sphere of the body into which the student(s) is at best, able to execute the appropriate techniques, skills and strategies. The essential position when effecting the point of polarization will be on or in the perpenducator position (vertical) the exception being on the horizontal lines of engagement. Generally, the point of polarization is founded on three levels and which are:

The Upper Level (Point). The Middle Level (Point). The Lower Level (Point)

Once the above determination has been done and appreciated, the Sensei must induct the student(s) on the principles that govern and inherent in the dimensions of the following:

The Handwork Theory. The Footwork Theory.

The Bodywork Theory.

and of which each has its own specialized standard performance(s), substance and appropriated functionality.

THE UPPER LEVEL POINT. The student in this level will be entirely good, competent and depended on the technical aspects of the hands and the arms. Therefore, 70% of his technical function will be centered on the arms. The balance will thus be divided erratically between the variances of the remaining points. Conversely, this student categorized as the positive exponent.

THE LOWER LEVEL POINT.

The student in this level will entirely be good, competent and depended on the technical aspects of the foot and the leg(s). Therefore, 70% of his technical function will be centered on the legs. The balance will has to be distributed erratically between the variances of the remaining points. Conversely, this student is categorized as the negative exponent. Wherefore, the Sensei and the student(s) must be in a position to clinically identify compactilise each of the above student(s) in the points. The significance of this categorization enables to the fact of grouping student(s) with a common technical potential, function and preference. Thus they can effectively increase the standard ratio of application to higher intensifications without reservations and accommodating those who doesn’t have such potential level. Thence and on the overall, technical specialization become founded. It will be noted that once the positive and negative student(s) have been isolated, the remaining student(s) will surely be falling within the middle level point.

THE MIDDLE LEVEL POINT. This student will on the overall be having the average technical potential in that, 50% of his technical function and competency standard will be on the arms, and 50% on the legs. Conversely, he is a neutral exponent. Such a student will almost invariable be armed with technical equilibrium, variance and sustainability as opposed to the first two exponents. By virtue of his immense technical potential he become the best resilient exponent and rounded.

WHOLENESS (Zentai)


However, when the Sensei is subjecting the student(s) into the various interrogative training methods, and refinement training methods, he should exponentiate the very student(s) to focus on the points onto which they are not good and competent so that they can achieve the intra-strategic balance between the aspects of technical reliance and technical substation in the broader spectrum of engagement. It should be noted that, when student(s) are entirely dependant on the function point, without optional function point they are immensely prone to vulnerability, neutralization and total dysfunctional. It is important that the Sensei and the student(s) should realize that the point of polarization is generally influenced by the factors of height, body build and mass, without discount the element of natural affinity to the preferred point. Given this scenario, it become crucial that the opponent prior to the fact of engagement should be clinical analysed and classified in accordance to his aptitudes of polarization. Once this vital factor has been done, then all the substantive techniques, skills and strategies will be succeeded in concordance to his latitudes of potential vulnerability and weaknesses. Wherefore, for the student(s) to acquire this perceptive, delicate and fluid functionality he or she must be subjected to the aspects of Refinement Teaching System so that the decisive technical elegance variability and soundness could be exactly identified, distilled and exponentiated. Furthermore, a salient factor to be infused in the regimentation of the student(s) in all these polarization points, is the subtle ability and intelligence of utilizing the dynamic faculty of deception, which is founded in three dimensions;

The Technical Deception. The Physical Deception. The Psychological Deception.

When the parameters of deception are invoiced in the technical capacity of the student(s), these must also be integrated into the alignments and definements of the nature of the techniques. Generally, the techniques are departmentalized into:

The Simple Technique(s)

The Compound Technique(s) The Complex (Multiple) technique(s)

These very techniques further subsume a second nature of being:

The Light Technique(s) The Heavy Technique(s)

Which inter-alia are dependant on the variances of light stances, light motion, heac=vy stances and heavy motion. All these latent variations are dependant on the intense manipulation of body density and gravity. In concordance to the above, will be interactive participation of breathing techniques and systems adopted and appropriated to every vital sequence if functionality. The Sensei should inter-alia ingrain in the student(s) through the refinement training system, the greatest potential of acquiring, using and proaction towards the various aspects of reaction time comcept. This concept of reaction time varies from student to student, and it must be analytical identified, developed and aligned with the technical correctitude. Therefore and having opined as above, it is imperative to revert to the issues of the techniques so that one can get through understanding of this simple and yet significant concept. The technique perse has dimensions which are:

The Mental Technique: This technique is essential in the mind in the form of a thought or concept. It is the mental image of the technique.

The Physical Technique: This technique is the body technique which manifest the total expression of what was once the mental technique.

When this distinction has been noted, the Sensei and the student(s) would notice that between the mental technique and the physical technique there is a gap. This gap is filled by the subtle spacing of metallization and actualization time of the technique that gives about the appropriate functionality. Conversely, thereon emerges the form of the technique, the substance of the technique and the functional technique (this expossion is fully treated in the subsequent sequels). Furthermore, the factors of stimuli, analyses and reaction become


critical …… reactions that impacts on the substance of the techniques. It must be noted further that, the above overview will prompt further attention on the aspects of this concept of mind over technique.

THE MIND OVER TECHNIQUE The physical technique is basical a final product of physical reaction prompted by the mind. Therefore, the mind preleads the body and as thus, the very technique is done within the context of the mind (mental frame). Therefore, through mental training the sharpness, clarity, reflectiveness and spontainity of the mind become developed, and inevilably lead to the invoicing of the subconscious power, of the subconscious of mind. Conversely, the total function, expression and application of the techniques must be done in the infragmented state of mind. The appropriate mind is that which isstable, calm, clear, focused and empty thence the concept of no mind is founded.

Inevitably, them the body will flow in the mind, in a mind that is beyond the state of intermiptions, consequently, one would end up having the dynamic and powerful aspects of the:

The Shifting Mind. The Sensitive Mind. The Perceptive Mind.

all in synergetic function between the vital aspects of

Abidance Activity

Without measure of limit, immensity and form, thence having the incredible potential of directing, variation and effecting the essential sense of the internal circulatory energy into all the aspects of training, practice, application and definements of the skill(s), technique(s) and strategy(s) …… any functional deficits, thence a state of profound functionality become born in the student(s).

CHAPTER SEVEN

THE PRESSURE TRAINING, FUNDAMENTALS

[T]he path of greatness is always sought by the many but only taken by the

few. As such it is only the few who travel the lonely path of absolute “knowing

and truth”. However, when you are in life seek and analyse the essence of

your life in order to attain a point of placement in the Universe….”

THE ESSENCE OF PRESSURE TRAINING The fact of pressure training is crucial in martial arts, and always this fact must be

borne in mind, which is that under normal circumstances the actual learning and


training in the dojo, is done under leisurely conditions or environment. Even though at times, the Sensei can variate the atmosphere and mood in order to drive in a new point or idea to the students. However, the atmosphere does change and becomes electric whenever the occasions of gradings and tournaments come in the forefront. Generally, the novices are exempted from these considerations but still, they become affected because the actual intensity and activity permeates their expectations and participation in the general program of the dojo. Grading and tournaments (competitions) are very important functions in the dojo, and are an integral part of martial art learning and advancement. In this very context, the Sensei becomes affected and mood disposition converts and become essentially different and inconsistent. What is noteworthy is the fact that these external factors, do actually create much internal pressure in the dojo, on the Sensei and the students. It is this very specific phase that which is being scrutinized in this present point of analysis. Pressure Training does have certain benefits and disadvantages in that; The Impact on Substance of Techniques.

[W]hen a technique and movement is done at leisure phase, they seem to be intact, effective and dynamic in relation to the intended objective, and precisely to the actual user. However, once the same action and person is subjected to pressure, the contrast will certainly emerge with adverse impacts on the quality of standard and technical performances.

The Selection of Vital Techniques

[U]nder pressure the concerned student can cut out all that is concerned as unnecessary movement or technique, and directly react to the one’s that are considered to be very important in order to meet the immediate challenge and reaction response.

The Criteria of Average Significance.

[I]n the same process, many techniques and movements are basically abandoned, and then the best ones are selected on the primordial assumption of their importance and relevance. Whereof, if at all the techniques were encompassed and given the average significance, that would create the best aggregate of technical advantage, and balance and appropriateness.

The Exhaution of Functional Capacity

[U]nder pressure training and practice it is common that the mental and physical exertions, quickly drains the functional capacity of the concerned. Furthermore, in this very context the latent weaknesses, habits and tendencies begin to surface and dilute the capacity of perfect standard reaction and performance. Notwithstanding the above, the pressure training does involve other variables, which are crucial, impacting, and determining the scope, capacity and outcome of the intended goal and event, these aspects are as follows;

The External Training

[I]n pressure training most techniques, movements and exponents are selected, designed and coordinated in order to meet the changes and demands of the external situation (event) and basically using the ingrained tools of techniques and movements strategy.

The Containment of Skills

[T]he student(s) concerned uses the inherent acquired experience in such an engagement, exerting an added effort and will power in order to contain the best of his skills in the action. However, the same is subjected to extreme, variations and vibrant conditions of both the physical and the psychological discomfort, and imposition of total attention to same.


The Distraction and Fatigue Symptoms [I]nherently and inevitably the

symptoms of stress, fatigue and distraction permeates the focal function and these must however, be resisted, overcomed and diverted in order to maintain the pristine pressure function. Within this latent struggle, the process of breakdown sets-in and bringing about concerted reaction of ineffective function and application, thence demanding a doubling of intensified effort and concentration on the very act.

The Variance(s) of Function and Capacity.

[U]nder this condition the concerned student certainly gains insight of the fact that under pressure conditions, the aspect of skill, application and function are always at variance, and do not depend on a constant factor and capacity. Thence acquiring the sensitive dynamics of knowing that, the quality and effectiveness of action, and function at all levels depends on the degree and expanseness of the activity undertaken at any given point and time. Above all, how is this desired and subjected to the intensive system of interrogative training method.

The Essential Consideration in Pressure Training

Once the above intrinsic have been noted and well imbided, it would be more fruitful to proceed and consider these prominent factors and to ensure adherence to them accordingly;

The Scope of Beneficiality

[P]ressure training and practice is not beneficial to novices or at early stages of learning the techniques and movements and martial arts. It is essentially, ideal and good for the student(s) who are quite advanced in their skills, techniques and movements.

Pressure Training and Weight Training

[T]he student would definitely be encouraged and be supervised at the same time, to do weight training exercises and techniques because these are involving the psychological, physiological or physical developments and benefits from this enterprise, which impact immensely on the technical and tactical skills and efficacy. Thereby decisively improving the quality of standard performance, and resistance to ordinary levels of stress and fatigue or exhaustion.

The Point of Abandonment

[P]ressure training and practice should instantly be abandoned when it is obvious or evident that the inevitable breakdown in the quality and content of the function (activity) become prevalent. This is crucial because pressured functions contain the essentialities that can breakdown the skill, function and quality in order to be rebuild in an entirely new level and point of function. This fact may basically be unrelated to the specific goals of the activity at hand (inexceptional and/or rare instances).

The Special Condition of Practice

[P]ressure training and practice must be done with extreme mental and physical composure, attention, focus, concentration and fluidity. Thence it is vital to involve and ingrain the principles and principal functions of concentrated meditation, transformational breathing and body energy variation(s). So that the concerned individual can acquire the consolidated body and mind tune-up, focused mindset and fluidity in the overall function and activity within the state of no-mind condition.

THE BENEFITS OF PRESSURE TRAINING Once the precedent considerations have been synchronized and ingrained in the actual dojo training and practice, the aspects of tournament(s) and grading would not be a major problem, more so that the tradition of


such preparation would have been cascaded to the novices who would get

adapted, mutated into it and thus becoming a standard practice in the dojo

THE ESSENTIALS GOALS AND VISION IN THE TRAINING The Specifications of Goals in Practice and Dojo Definitely the training and the practice of martial arts should not be undertaken as a pointless, meaningless and empty enterprise. Essentially the Sensei, the student, and the whole dojo must have goals and objectives that they must put into place within the short or long framework which are motivated by the power of higher vision in life. Therefore, each student is urged to discover, identify, align and basket his/her own goals. And thereafter, align these with those of the dojo and the framework of the martial arts discipline. Importantly, such goals must in the long term provide beneficial meaning and significance to the concerned student so as to produce innate quality dimension in his personality, intellectuality and character. Correspondingly, the Sensei must also assist the student in the endeavor of realizing these fundamentals goals and to nurture and propagate the correct conducive environment for such development and

growth. Everyone in the dojo has the immutable duty, to ensure that all the participants do get an opportunity to acquire the aptitude and the environment to which they can grow and mature responsibly and progressively within their ambitions and vision.

The Reachable Goals

Each student must be encouraged to set up goals within his/her reach within a reasonable time and on the availability of the resources. Even those that may be made not easily attainable either by the Sensei or the senior students. The concerned student must actually prove that and to any extent, it is with merit that he/she deserves such credit and achievement.

The Point of Effectiveness

The student concerned must in the course of his/her endeavor, demonstrate and contain some measures of personal, technical and theoretical effectiveness, maximal purpose and functionality. These must be pervasive, uncompromising and beneficial to everyone within the concerned environment. This will

TRAINING SKILLS .TECHNIQUES

PRACTICE SKILLS .TECHNIQUES

ADJUSTMENTS AND INTERNALIZATION OF SKILLS. TECHNIQUES (INTERNAL DYNAMICS)

TIME.

PRESSURE.

SPACE.

APPLICATION STANDARD PERFORMANCE (EXTERNAL DYNAMICS)


certainly be the manifestation of the state of pervasive beneficialness of the character that is deserving of recognition and worthy attention by all.

The Essence of Satisfaction

Once the student has demonstrated his/her beneficialness on attaining the goal aspired, he/she must be accorded the deserved opportunity to be applauded, to enjoy, to reflect and be given fertile ground to actualize and further develop such an achievement. It is definitely imperative, that such an achievement should be acknowledged with profound merit, gratification and sincerity from both the Sensei and other students in the dojo.

The Permanent Programme

It is also crucial that the goals that had been set out, be aligned to the general goals of the students(s) life in terms of recreational activity, academic activity and other social activities because the amount(s) of insight(s) that has been gained from the teachings of the dojo (Sensei), will in turn impact immensely or subtly on the overall interactions and perceptions of the individual student, especially when independently relating to the conditions of living and the world at large.

THE CONTENT OF TUITION (Course Work)

The Sensei should be caused to have two forms of teaching programmes, one for the beginners and the other for senior students. The content of each programme will significantly vary in terms of the specifics,

goals, and objectives and durations. It will also be influenced and be determinable to a large extent by the intellectual and technical capacities of the respective individuals and groups. Foremost, what is crucial is the quality of content that is contained in the instructive programme or manual, and same

must be public for the students to consume and to align with its main objectives. Essentially, what the manual should contain are the following principal ingredients;

Quality of information and objectives Sound, accurate technical materials

to be covered. Realistic standard performances

anticipated and grading levels to be attained at the end of the program.

Reading references and theoretical issues to be cascaded and expected from candidates.

Manner and periods of implementation, examination and rewarding systems.

Once this outline is made transparent and available, the students will be better placed to make their own private programs in order to align and supplement the sessions acquired in the dojo. And furthermore, to work ahead of time schedule. It is also an advantage to the Sensei in that, no one would turn around and say that some of the information was never communicated to him/her, thus implying the issue of prejudice and bias. Notwithstanding the above, a simplified version of the programme approach is presented below, but subject to the discretion of each school and the Sensei thereof;

TECHNIQUES, MOVEMENT AND STRATEGIES (TRAINING) (A).

Theory and Analysis And Presentations (B). Philosophy and

Presentations ( C).


EXAMINATION AND GRADING

Group A Group B Group C June - July August – October December – January

BLACK BELT GRADING: February:00 WHITE/GREEN BELT GRADING: April: 00 BLUE/BROWN BELT GRADING: June: 00

BLACK BELT CANDIDATES, MINOR THESIS DUE DATE: December: 00

The Advantages and Effect of

Training Programme. The above is an illustration of the components of the instructive programme and the general items it may contain, and how it is interlinked and streamlined. What is essential is that the destinations are clearly defined and outlined, the respective students will be able to give undivided focus and attention, this will inevitably improve their scope of standard performance and intellectual knowledge remarkably. Furthermore, it would be a tremendous advantage to have a full years programme, which will include other activities so that there can be a periodic adjustments, compliances and other exigencies. There must also be a remedial schedule for those students who would need some specific and specialized attentions to overcome their peculiar or special disadvantages

The Significance of Remedial

Teaching Practice

It is also vital that the senior students be assigned the task of doing remedial teaching and practice because this exercise is apart from saving time for the Sensei, it provides them with good opportunity for communication at equal level and to ascertain the extinction of psychological barrier between the students and Sensei. Student to student teaching approach is very effective and at times is the best method and mechanism of overcoming the impasse. It is through direct participation by all the concerned students that the factual aspects of;

Standard performance Standard comprehension

Become poignantly enhanced and accelerated at a dramatic rate at all levels of grades within the school (dojo).

THE JUNIOR STUDENT. The Sensei must give special consideration to the junior student, to this group the issues of theory and philosophy are not relevant and mandatory. Basically, they depend entirely on what they see and are told. Conversely, the Sensei must focus on best principle teaching method and also make clear distinctions on the aspect of;

Skills, Techniques, Tactics, Structure of Techniques, Form of Techniques, Variance of Differentation, Strategy Ambiances of Application

Secondly, the intensified training and practice does not apply to them, thence and inevitably, they are a special class of students. Therefore, special training sessions or days must be set aside for them, and the senior students must collectively participate in the process and activity of grooming up these students. Essentially, it is this group that makes the dojo lively, healthy and enjoyable because they are carefree and dynamic, with tremendous latent potential. On the whole, the imperative is that all the students regardless of rank or grade must ultimately be entrusted with the task or producing and manifesting the following;

Quality performance,


Quality expression, Quality understanding,

which are the essential ingredients that promulgate the decisive measures of capacity, potentiality, vibrancy and mastery of the art itself. In as much that a definite awareness will be acquired in respect of the fact that the very dojo that they subscribed to is both a facet of;

Recreation, A provision of new skills,

A forum of interpersonal interaction. Thence dictating a refined sense of balance between the three structures, which must be maintained through out with a matured commitment and veneration. THE SENIOR STUDENT The Senior student must be incorporated in teaching the program of the dojo, and his role and contribution should be fully acknowledged, and as compliment to that of the Sensei. The Senior student is responsible for many tasks and assignments in the dojo, and these functions and accomplishments must be taken into account when it comes to grading to the advanced ranks. Essentially, senior students in the teaching of novices, they ensure that each novice does come up

with some measurable progress until same is quite adequate in terms of knowledge, self application and dexterity. The Sensei and the senior student basically need each other because they compliment the essence of the dojo. Therefore, the relationship is that of mutual respect and symbiotic function. It is congruent on the senior student to take charge of the dojo, and ensuring discipline, cleanliness, conformity, etiquette, and any other administrative duties. Above all, the senior student will maintain and ensure that the image, name and integrity of the school and system is intact.

Finally that the school runs its best interest for all, thence they may have a creative and centered attitude and interest in the dojo. The Senior students must be grilled and be motivated to study the creative writings of the following:-

Philosophy of martial arts, History of martial arts, Skills of martial arts, Teachings of martial arts Management and marketing of martial arts

Because this compendium will cultivate them to grow toward the parameters of being good teachers and masters of the(ir) martial arts and dojo, in the tomorrow. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHYSIQUE In the dojo it will be observed that the student(s) do vary in terms of the physical development, strength, power and speed. Some are naturally gifted with attributes of strong physical strength while some do not have it. Therefore, the Sensei should foremost identify those who have the natural attributes of strong physique and separate them from the others. When this group if isolated the main focus should be on the development of the essential attributes of;

Speed Power Force Movement Flexibility

Variance Weight The critical aim is to develop an excellent function and interactive function of all the above, within the domains of the technique, form, skill and standard performance. Special exercises and techniques that develops the aforesaid attributes should be exploited and applied with optimum view to get the best results. Furthermore, they can also use those special techniques and exercises that which promotes the maintenance and sustenance of the inherent strength in the physique. This group once it is equipped the specificities as above said must be trained further to develop and utilize the potential of generating the dynamic of:

Penetrative Force Penetrative Power Lighting Movement Subtle Flexibility


Variance of Body weight. All these fabrics once are ingrained in the total function of the student(s) they would produce the most effective technical brilliance and decisiveness in the shortest time-function. The Sensei and the student(s) should further realize that with the quality of body weight variance, they can acquire the most potent capacity to execute the heavy techniques, the light techniques in the motion and momentum of heaviness or lightness depending on the strategical demands or dictates. Therefore, in some stages of training the aspects of interactive training and or pressure training should be utilized. The student(s) who are in this category should also use weight in order to develop the framework of speed-power, firmness on the ground and body resistance. The main import is not to develop the bulky and rigid muscles which are impeding the critical aspects of speed and penetration. Therefore, the focus should be on the arms and the legs, and the general impact will naturally cover the torso and the back. There are weights designed for the legs (iron shoes) which must be used in conjunction with the weight bag designed for the legs. The overall outcome will be that, the legs will be light (weightless) and faster than is ordinary. Correspondingly, the whole outcome would translate to,

Fast Footwork. Fast Kick Skill. Weightlessness. Fast Movement

thereby causing the endowment of superior kicking faculty. As regards the arms, weight appropriated for the purpose can be used to develop the speed of the arms, conditioning and reaction. All these would translate to the fast handwork, fast blocking or parrying, weightlessness and fast movements of the arms.

Once this unique condition is acquired, the student should synchronize same with the theory of the elbow (s) and interception techniques of the arms.

For both the legs and arms training, there must be analytic training so as to minimize the aspects of imperfection but producing.

Definity. Clarity. Precision. Rhythm. Perceptivity. Sympathy. Synergy. Symmetry. Subtlety. Sensitivity.

within the whole ambit and character of motion, momentum and dimension of assertions. The Sensei should also impress on the student(s) that in the total function as above, the whole exercise must be done with the fundamental powers of;

The Mind, The Breath(ing), The Body

in the scope of intensification of application over the standard performance. On the other hand, the student(s) who are not in possession of the natural ……. Of physical strength must be gradually introduced into the exercises and techniques of weight training. The main focus herein being to gradually develop the body muscles and endurance. Once there is manifestation of such development, the next aim is to maintain it but introducing the said student(s) into all the variables already discussed above. What is very important is that, the student(s) in this category should not over extort themselves, they must avoid the point of fatigue mentally and physically. All activity must correlate to their absorbance capacity and endurance limitation. Over time, they would adjust physiological and psychological and reaching the point of equality with their student(s) of the first category. The Sensei and the student(s) should always be aware of the fact that this very process is gradual and they should not exceed the limits of their ability and capacities. THE VARIABLES ESSENTIAL TO PHYSIQUE DEVELOPMENTS When the ordinary exercises are done, the main interest is to develop the aspects of


flexibility, pliability and endurance. However, these exercises must be integrated with the exercises of weight training in order to produce higher dimension of physiological and psychological efficacy and superior skill. Consequently, it would be realized that there is a relationship between weight training, development in innate qualities and the ordinary exercises. Therefore, the Sensei and the student(s) should be aware of the fact that, the greater is the impact of exertion in the training, the output will be equaled to same. This is rather a simple and logical equation that must always be observed and adhered to. Conversely, the student(s) that is lazy, weak and wanting in full body development, will inherently produce shady performance and dysfunctionality. The Sensei should constantly advise the students to devote equal man hour on the practice and training of finer techniques, forms and skills, and to the training of ordinary exercises and weight training. Thence each must have his/her personal programme to follow in order to achieve this objective. Generally and as it is common cause, in the dojo much time is spent and focused on learning and polishing the finer techniques then on development of the physique. Therefore, the student(s) training schedule should be somehow along these lines (subject to modifications);

DAY ONE

MORNING NOON EVENING Physical Exercise (2 hours)

Meditation Breathing (1 hour)

Finer Techniques (2 hours) Weighing (1 hour)

(HOME) (WORK) (DOJO)

DAY TWO

MORNING NOON EVENING

Physical Exercise

Meditation

Finer

Weight Training (2 hours)

Breathing (1 hour)

Techniques (2 hours)

(HOME) (WORK) (DOJO)

DAY THREE

MORNING NOON EVENING Weight Training

Minor Physical Exercise

Meditation Breathing Finer Techniques

(HOME) (WORK) (DOJO) The above simplified schedule will vary from individual to individual and according to the special needs that are to be addressed. It must not be forgotten that there must be one day in which there is nothing to be done so as to relax the body. The Sensei and the student(s) should further be alive to the fact that through proper training they would gain the subtle and dynamic impacts and impetus of lightness, fluidity, effortlessness finesse, clarity, synergy, rhythm, Constance, decisiveness, symphony, synchronization, resilience, judiciousness, definity, distinctiveness, symmetry, expandability, transition(s), efficacy, interactiveness, penetration, expanseness, merging harmony subtlety, intensification, appropriateness dynamic focus and assertion. All these attributes will be an integral quality of the;

Skills. Technique(s). Form(s). Motion(s) Application(s) Interpretation(s). Alignment(s). Exponentiality.

All the trainings of the student(s) should be subjected at certain intervals, into the performance and competency rating system. One the other hand, the Sensei must also impress on the student(s) of the tremendous and subtle benefits of such physical regiment action in that, the ultimate outcome is the manifestation of effective body energy(KI), the promotion of longetivity, reduction of aging process, exiberation of internal organs and the control of body present, and other attainments associated with lack of activity or good exercises on the


body. It must also be pointed out that, in the course of such training, the usage of breathing system is very high and must be beneficial to the individual. Therefore and overtime, the Sensei must introduce the student(s) into the various forms of transformational breathing technique(s) and system(s). The material fact in importing this segment of knowledge, is that the Sensei must show the significant relationship or linkage between the process of transformation breating system with and to the aspects of the techniques, forms, application and exponentiality over the leverage and aggregate of standard performance. The Sensei and the student(s) should bear in mind that, whenever they are doing the exercises and techniques that developes the physique, same must be done with absolute commitment, concentrated mind and focused action. When this condition is instilled and maintained appropriately, they would transcend to the effective point of using the power of subconscious mind in every action.

g

EXERCISES Weighting

INTERACTION Sub Conscious Mind

MIND Breathing

FOCUS Concentration

SKILL(S). MANIFESTATION. FLEXIBILITY.

TECHNIQUE(S).

FORM(S).

STANDARD PERFORMANCE.

EXPONENTIALITY.

CONSTANCE.

ABILITY.

STRENGTH.

POWER.

SPEED.

EFFICACY.


The Sensei must further show the student(s) that in doing hard training when developing their body(s), they will benefit in many different ways, therefore they must do so with a passion, vision, purpose and conviction because whatever they do, will impact on the quality of the overall performance of their martial arts.

THE SPECIFIC CONSIDERATION IN WEIGHTING

When the student(s) is doing the techniques and exercises of weight lifting, he/she should always have this in mind;

The commencement phase should be done with the relatively light weights.

Gradually, increase the amount of weight(s) needed to create the amount of weight pressure needed.

Do not use heavy weights that which your body can endure, this is risky to the muscles and the body.

Always get expert advise and guidance.

The aim of objective of weighting is not to build big muscles but rather to develop good body, shape and strength (see volume five on this segment)

TECHNICAL DIVERSITY

DEFINEMENT(S).

EXPRESSIONS.

ELEGANCE.

PENETRATION.

SYMPHONY.

TRANSFORMANCE.

SYNERGY.

INTEGRITY.

JUDICIOUSNESS.

INTEGRATION.

FORCE.

LIGHTNESS.

FINESSE.

FLUIDITY.

PRECISENESS.

DEFINITY.

EXPANDABILITY.

DISTINCTINESS.

PROPORTIONALITY.

CLARITY.

INTEGRATION.

BODY. MIND. EMOTIONS. HEART. SPIRIT

ACTION NON - ACTION


Whenever the regimentation is done, there must be consideration for the merging of the body and mind. This must be achieved during the state of action and also in the state of non action, which involves the state of meditation. The Sensei should always impress on the student(s) that the elements of

Meditation Breathing Action Non action

Should be utilized effectively in order to attain the maximum benefits of mind and body, acting in union. Over time, the student(s) will experience the subtle and grand quality of using the power(s) of the body field, penetrative mind and the nine levels of power. This will be bonused with the abundant energy of the body and mind at all times. On the final note, the Sensei must persuade and advise the student(s) about conducting their physique training and development, at

home and at 80%. The importance of this requirement is grounded on the fact that;

In the dojo, the bulk of the time is spent on learning, practicing and manifesting new skills and old skills, techniques and forms, Therefore, there are not enough time to train the compartments of physique.

At home the student(s) can apportion their time, pace and areas that is needed for attention, more so that each individual has got his/her own or unique needs and deficits.

Finally, the student(s) should balance their workouts with periods of rest and sleep, with nutritious diet, and general check up with the doctors or clinic. This procedure will ensure that the student(s) attains and maintain good health. Furthermore, the status of good health must be balanced with a lifestyle that which us allowing the individual to keep physically, mentally, nurcilly and spiritually healthy.

CHAPTER EIGHT

THE SPECIALIZED TRAINING, FUNDAMENTALS.

[T]he ultimate truth is this, sometimes one cannot see beyond the choices

that he does not understand. Even then, once a choice has been made, the

wanting essence is to see beyond the choices themselves. Thus and then, the

power of choice lies within the heart…”

THE STRATEGY OF SPECIALTY SESSIONS.

(SENMON) The general and specific focal and attention should be on the compendium functions of timing, anticipation and change, pendulation,

angling and footwork, and other body techniques. When these various techniques and principles have been initiated and implanted in the training schedule and practice, they need specialty and sensitive attention, and quality advancement. Thus


the Sensei is urged to consciously focus and emphasize on these crucial fundamentals;

Timing. Angling. Anticipation. Footwork. Change. Handwork. Spacing. Pendulation.

and Body Techniques because these have special dispensations which are pivotal in the aspects of strategy, technical diversity and effectiveness. The also impact forcefully on the;

Techniques, Movement, Standard performance, Standard of Diversity.

and in the overall function of the martial arts. Therefore, special sessions should be reserved precisely for and clinical training and practice in order to create and achieve specialty. These sessions will be more of an advantage to the advanced students, who will need them in the competing spheres of kumite, Kata and other activities. Inherently, their tournament participation and effectiveness will be dramatically enhanced. However, the Sensei should note that, it would be imprudent to just leave these intrinsic faculties on the entire discretion of the student who may not be in a position to appreciate their significance and versatility in relation to his/her comprehensive function and standard performance. It is a common tendency and tendered view that the abovementioned factors, are basically left entirely on the general body movements, body awareness and body reaction in order to become implemented in the overall function. The approach is to act otherwise because such and aptitude and tendency is very much limiting and at most depriving the functions of the dynamics of resilience and coherency in the act. Above all, it does not accommodate the intrinsic fabrics and participatory elements of;

Insight. Intuition.

Prediction. Sensitivity.

which are vitalistic in their whole substance based on interactive and interrogative trainings. Essentially these must constantly be infused in the whole function with extreme concentrated vigour as part of the specific and general regimentation. Through these special sessions, the whole point is not about the aspect of mastery of new or innovative movements or techniques but rather to develop the subtle and intrinsic aspects of;

Precisioned instinctiveness. Pervasive perceptivity. Penetrative attention. Exponential reaction. Perspective Application. Intuitive Reaction. Prestined Function.

These attributes are tremendously important within the ambits of the overt or subtle function and confrontation, and must as a fact of precedent be taken prompt advantage of. Therefore, for the purposes of expediency and clarity they have been dealt with in seriatim and accordingly their significance been highlighted.

TIMING. (TAIMUNGU) (The Intrinsic Function) The exponential impact of any technique, movement and strategy will depend entirely on the immediacy of its timing, without which the whole scope of function and application would be rendered redundant. Essentially, timing is the basic key towards successful implementation of every aspect of function; engagement and implementation. And within its characteristics there must be the element of surprise, unpredictability and confusion. Therefore, timing should imperatively embody the following salient intrinsics; The Condition of Timeous

Response. Actually, timing is the basic ability to create the most favorable, spontaneous and unpredicted conditioned response to any action, circumstances and situation. It depends very much on the perceptive ability, appropriate response and attention to the


important, minor and variable changes in other actions.1. The Speed and Overlapping

Reaction. In the execution of timing there should be no hurry but rather, the exceptional considered speed that supersedes the initiating action or precedent stimuli. In that’s core there is definite overlapping of the initiating action and the responsive action, implicit of the intrinsic speed of function. Thereby by involving and invoking a high degree of perceptibility and reaction time function.2.

The Concentrated Mind Action. During the execution of the superseding action or response, there must be concentrated process of mind reading, mind analysis and body cue analysis of the opponent. Thence, the aspect of pervasive perceptivity comes into the forefront and expressed and manifested by the factors of time reactions.3.

The Benefit of Good Timing. Essentially good timing saves much energy, effort, movement, techniques and other mechanical functions. Therefore, it is imperative that the student should entirely focus on his vigour and specific attention on developing this unique sphere of drilling. The impacts of good timing are that, when it is executed timeously and effectively it completely demoralizes the opponent.4.

The Weakening of Timing.

The aspect of diminishing internal resources, hesitation, uncertainty and conscious function diminishes the effect of timing and its related impacts. Therefore, timing by virtue of its essence should be decisive, clinical and pervasive, and economical of the internal resources.5.

The Bad Timing and Dysfunctionality.

Once bad timing has been effected the subsequent actions become diluted of their immense impact and relevancy to the situation at hand. Furthermore, it throws off balance, the actual exponent (mentally and physically) thus creating dysfunctionality. It would take several reconstitutional phases to regain the original poise and determination to persist in and with the alternative action.6.

The Timing and Countermanding. The function of timing in relation to the situation at hand, must be penetrative, continuous, coherent and confluent. Its consistency with the act of doing gives the pervasive impetus and momentum of being absolutely effective and countermanding. Countemanding entails the expontent’s timing response to the opponent’s timing and to any new developments with decisive and impeccable technical dispensation.7.

The Standard Performance and Timing.

Once bad timing has occurred it inevitably makes it difficult for future point of timing. Correspondingly, it would definitely affect the latitude of standard performance and technical comprehensitivity. Therefore, the strategy of spacing and change become the best technical options in the given situation.8.

The Ratio of Function and Timing. The act of doing the strategy, technique or movement must be contemporaneous with the act of initiated offensive action. But then be superseded by the aspects of technical diversity and speed function, and optimal reaction time.9.

The Pressure Training and Timing.

Pressure training and practice is very vital when it comes to the improvement of the aspect of timing, reaction time and technical coordination.10.

The Lapse of Timing. Usually under the conditions of pressure, good timing lapses because the individual student would have no decisive attention on the cues given out by the opponent in the same action.11.

The Breakdown Process and

Function. Under pressure conditions the actual tendency is that, the inevitable process of breakdown occurs within the scope of function thence diluting the whole spectrum of intensive function, perceptivity and technical coordination.12.

The Detection of Telegraphic Cues.


When in the process of confrontation with the opponent, the student should be alerted to the fact that, much reliance should be put on the physiological telegraphic cues. These may evidence themselves from the opponent, through his eyes, breathing, perspiration, movement and body posture, reaction, and overall attitude. Furthermore, there must be the immense output of mental intimidation directed to the opponent.13.

The Elements of the Timeous Function.

Through the essence of perceptual, physical and rhythmic functions and training per-se, the ability to discern and respond instantly, timeously and appropriately can be acquired. This can be accelerated to reach the over-speed of the original initiative action from the opponent, thence becoming the inherent condition of absolute function. However, the intrinsic efficacy of such an act will entirely depend on the speed and accuracy of the reaction time.14.

The Variables for Breaking Down. Functioning under pressured conditions makes the concentrated effort of the opponent susceptible to the pronounced symptoms of breakdown. Such pressure may be caused by the variables of speed, intensity of the action, unexpected developments and dramatic changes within the situation of engagement. Therefore, whatever that may happen, the individual student should keep intactly composed mentally and physically.15.

The Aspects of Concentration and Perceptivity.

When under pressure the crucial techniques of concentration, focus, perceptivity becomes the best and ultimate points of survival and coherent function. Thence the aspect of practice, must instill these fundamentals to function under the dual environment of laxity and tension.16.

The Impact of Negative Timing. It certainly happens that a point of negative timing occurs. Once the off-timing movement has been initiated, it would be liable to the aspect of reduction of its effectiveness. Therefore, when that is the

case, the quick decisions should be made as to which option(s) and angles are to be taken in order to resolve the potential technical crises and the situational contradiction at the time.17. ANTICIPATION. (YOSO) (The Intrinsic Functions) Anticipation is basically an aptitude to predict what is the next possible action or reaction to encounter from the opponent. And to be reposed to meet the situation through the appropriate/or contingency strategies and countermands. This exceptional ability to discern is due to sensitive intuition and factums of reasonable probabilities in any given situation, and this is much aligned to the aspect of perfect timing intrinsically .18.

The Context of Anticipation. Anticipation is basically an ability to look forward and by judging correctly, what is the next possible action of the opponent is going to be, in nature, scope and situation. In order to acquire this pristine anticipation, the whole faculty of perceptiveness, mental focus, technical articulation, and tactical experience would be at an immense play and in the forefront.19.

The Impact of Anticipation. An exponent who can anticipate accurately can contemporaneously respond to the opponent’s actions or situation without the element of surprise, and haphazard technical responses. And also being capable of reverting and/or neutralizing the potential assault even before the fact of its initiation.20.

The Adverse Conditions of Anticipation.

Usually, bad conditions and unexpected interferences, lack of adequate mental preparation, focus and pervasive contingency strategies can damage the ability of anticipation. Thereby adversely affecting the elements of standard performance, technical diversity countermand and comprehensitivity.21.

The Anticipation, Recreation and

Comprehensivity.


In order to have comprehensive capacity of anticipation the essential aspect of depth of feeling and sensitivity, and probability countdown knowledge are vital to the whole situation. The exponent should always have the congruent question which is this; if I were the opponent, what next will one do?22.

The Vitalistics of Anticipation.

The ability to predict accurately the future action is vitalistically empowering and can enhance any strategical planning and counter actions, thence eliminating all the aspects of surprise and/or hesitations. Thus such a state and ability will often than not, be dependent on the intuition and experiences held or been acquired by the exponent.23.

The Distinction Within Variables of Anticipation.

The clearest distinction is essential herein, in that, anticipation is the capacity to predict the next possible action accurately, while timing is to meet the immediate action with clinical precision and impact. And neutralising the intended consequence(s) either at or from the point of inception, before actualization and/or in an invariant sequence. However, it must be borne that at the apex of the point of exponentiality, the distinction become blarred.24.

The Essence of Pendulation in Anticipation.

It is very important that when in an engagement of whatever scope, nature and capacity, the student should pendulate with absolute subtlety between anticipation and timing. Above all, to integrate their essentiality with the compendiums of focus and fluidity.25.

The Strategic Advantage of Anticipation.

Once the condition of anticipation has been ingrained the individual can confidently stand at an advantage of weighing the basic, specific and general odds. And then reconsider the appropriate measures of function response, and standard technical performance(s) in order to encounter, neutralize or stagnate the exigency.26.

The Preferences and Anticipation.

In all aspects of anticipation what is of great significance is the barometer to make decisive decisions and technical preferences within the contingency program. And above all, to weigh the collateral consequences or outcomes of an engagement within the overall ambit of focus and position of command.27.

The Comprehensive Function and Anticipation.

In all engagements it is important to maintain the judicious quality and impetus to anticipate and infuse in all the strategies of the compendiums of neutralising, stagnating, reconstruction and countermanding any unexpected conditions, situations and assaults. Therefore when drilling in this context, the standard of practice must be extremely high, versatile and pervasive so that the state of comprehensive function is attained with remarkable resilience, ease and exponentiality.28.

Technical and Expediency and Preferences.

In the state of reconvention engagement, it is at best to sacrifice and/or abandon technical perfection and preferences. These are abrogated in order to acquire technical expediency. Therefore and at times, it is crucial to resort to the unorthodox and disguised actions, as a measure of acquiring the best variable and worthy movements of quality comprehensive function.29.

The Personal Attributes and Anticipation.

It is essential to note that different individuals will have different propensities regarding the manifested, articulated and implementation of both timing and anticipation. These fabrics are dependent on the mental and physiological portals and dispensations, and the depth of regimentation and experience(s).30.

The Different Timings and Anticipation.

It must always be borne in mind that there are various forms of timing and even then, these must be synchronized with the fluid movements of function and good anticipationery functions in any functions or


condition in order to attain the best results and with distinguished remarkability.31.

The Criteria Infused in Anticipation.

The basic criteria to develop both timing and anticipation to pristine conditions will entirely depend on the objectives of the programme, individual ebbs, acumen and other considerations. Therefore,, different methods of training and conditioning will be employed in order to meet the determined objective or goal.32. CHANGE. (KAERU) (The Intrinsic Functions) Compounding the dynamics of timing and anticipation is the faculty of change. Change is very crucial because it impacts on the strategy, technique and movements of the exponent/opponent. Thence and utmost necessitating an absolute scope and variances of options, modification, diversions and abandonment of the whole intended procedure(s) and action(s). The element of change being overt and/or subtle, can cause the compromise of the environment, opponent and technicalities inherently involved. However, in whatever form and dimension it may represents, it must be dealt, and reckoned with strategically.33.

The Subtle Variations in Function. Basically change is the apparent or subtle variation of an existing condition within the pervarsity of the function and the environment. It can happen at any point in time and in different measures and complexions. Thence, the absolute state of alertness to subtle changes becomes diametrically vital and antical.34.

The Prediction of Change(s). When an individual has got perceptually and very skilled eyes, he/she can definitely discern, predict and even at once, note the smallest change within the environment or condition. And can go further to estimate its frequency (rate) and determinable impacts on the overall situations or condition. Therefore the elements of intuition,

experience, sensitivity and technicality become absolutely integrated into a single fact of knowing.35

The Contingency Measures and Options.

Once the aspect of change has been realized the opponent/exponent must immediately consider the contingency measures to be at the ready point. Furthermore, the arsenal measures and mitigating measures in terms of their effective options, which must be applied in order to balance, neutralize and curtail the prevalent change, and the potential risks and damage.36.

The Causes of Change and

Anticipation. Generally, change occurs when there is an introduction of new ideas, old experiences, alternated techniques, movement and strategies within the existing situation and framework. Thence, through adaptation and modified function, and options and varied capacity, these new conditions can be overided or neutralized.37.

The Integrations of Timing, Change and Anticipation.

Timing and anticipation become crucial once a state of change has occurred. Same must be profoundly used in order to avoid adverse impacts and to frustrate the intentions of the new situations or condition. Therefore, the value and the integration of timing, change and anticipation can create subtle brilliance, technical variances and empowerment in all the activities and strategies.38.

The Avoidance of Change(s). When a change has been occasioned, the priority will be to avoid and neutralize its adverse impact. However, the best optimum function will be to destroy its basic source and relayed reactions within the situation or the environment. Usually the aspect of change is dependent upon the fact of resources and time.39.

The Counter Change and Strategy.

Constantly in a situation of changed conditions, its imperative to pendulate between timing and anticipation, thereon effecting both with the momentums of


creating counter-changes and conditions that are technically sound. Effectively this is to render the alien situation hopeless, barren of technical flexibility and exponentiality thence becoming redundant. Counter-changes improve the impact and the logistics of the strategy of penetration and command.40.

The Change(s) and Technical Diversity.

On the whole, it must be appreciated that the principles of timing, anticipation and changes are very much interactive and enhanced in their optimum function and expendendability by the issue of technical diversity. The aspect of strategical spacing and comprehensive performance also has great effect. Technical diversity is profound, versatile and dynamic because it accords the greatest functional latitude in terms of techniques, movement and strategies.41.

THE PENDULATION AND ANGLING.

(FURIKO) The Sensei must ensure that the student(s) are exposed to the techniques of body pendulation, bending(s) and angling which are vital against the arsenals and offensive techniques that are directed to the body. This specialized skill requires some intensive practice until and to such a point that the condition becomes clinically reflexive and natural. The phases of teaching such a skill are threefold which are;

The phase of pure pendulation to the right and left sides.

The phase of pendulation and effecting contemporaneous counter-attacking skills.

The phase of angling and pendulation on either side consisting of counter-measures.

Once these techniques had been ingrained the student(s) must be exposed to the effective function of;

Pendulation and footwork

Angling and footwork Pendulation, Angling and Handwork.

BODY ANGLING.

(TSURI) The Sensei should thereon proceeding to instill the ability to utilize the functions of footwork in order to create judicious cadence, strategical spacing, range variations and strategical points of entry and exit within the situation of rhythm and engagement. It is also imperative that the student(s) be drilled and cultivated in the field of effecting and detecting feinting. Essentially, there are various forms of feinting, which are;

Technical feinting. Physiological feinting. Psychological feinting. Tactical feinting.

All these must be integrated with other techniques and functions especially those of spinning and jump techniques, backward and jump techniques, somersaulting techniques and Deflection techniques.42. THE ASPECT OF TECHNICAL DIVERSITY (TAYOSEI)

(Intrinsic Essence and Function) There is a dramatic and generic difference between a student who knows few techniques and strategies, and a student who knows many techniques and strategies. The first student will definitely be limited in entirety on the known techniques and strategies and when these have been exhausted, a blank comes into play. However, for a student who has been exposed to the numerous techniques and strategies, he has much room and latitude for maneuverability, technical options and strategical exponentiation. This however, does not mean that in all these techniques and strategies he/she will be an undisputed expert, but rather his scope of optimal options, dexterity, function and articulation would be best and technically fertile. Such a student is then deemed to have attained the comprehensive knowledge and technical diversity within his/her martial arts. Unfortunately, a single style cannot adequately and absolutely equip a student with such expansive technical diversity thence the reason for comparative analysis, study and training become prominently crucial, at best.


Essentially a student must be given as much techniques, movement and strategies as is possible, and according to his grade level and degree of maturity in the martial arts. When all these techniques had been given to him/her, they become the basic tools under his/her command and from which he will have the greatest potentiality to select and utilize them at his optimum choice, expediency and exigency. Out of this position of command of the various techniques and strategies, the student would thus be deemed to possess the vitalistics of technical diversity and comprehensive knowledge. Thereon, the vital process of the technique of harmonization in (termed aiki) become invoiced and ingrained as a permanent quality. It is quite logical to state that such a student, with the ultimate choices of techniques and strategies, can certainly exert and function in an exponential framework that which is pervasive, congruent and technically, flexible and rangeful. Thus he/she can function properly, reasonable and expediently in any complex situation of confrontation or engagements. It is from this crucial process and perspective, that the student(s) will respectively demonstrate the acquisition, emergence and expression of the common but differentiated capacity and function in their technical exponentiality, fluidity and manifestation.

THE COLLATERAL TECHNICAL DIVERSITY. (TAMPO)

The Sensei should endeavor to introduce the student to the aspect of knowing and training in the collateral techniques and strategies. Basically, these are techniques used when the main technical structure has exhausted its effectiveness and general purpose. Such techniques and strategies constitute the aspect of falling back when the situation becomes extremely exhausted, neutralized or redundant, and backfiring against the engagement.

Generally, the essential techniques and strategies in this category will be those that structurally differ to the main system but having an essential technical link, interphasing and coherency in application and efficacy, in order to become the existing situational empowerment. Therefore, if the main technical structures are comprised of the punches and kicks the best collateral techniques and strategies are those of;

Locking. Throwing. Off-Balance. Countermand.

Technical Breakfalling

Technical Off-Balancing

Technical Lockings

Countermanding

Technical Throwing

Countermanding

Technical Groundwork

Countermanding


The comprehensive advantage of adopting the above techniques is to afford the student with an aggregated technical variance and advantage. Thus gaining resourcement from these various techniques so as to meet the differences discovered and to cause adequate or probable compensation to the inevitabilities encountered. Above all, to reconstitute a new technical framework of function and appropriate response to the landscape of engagement. Such a point of adaptability is thus deemed to be the collateral diversity and has the capacity or potential of producing the effective and diverging aspects of;

Collateral attack, Collateral Defence,

Once these two are prevalent, that would necessitate that the opponent or assailant to restructure his framework of technical function and adjustment in order to meet the new dictates of collateral function and strategy. Thence, there would be consistent points of shiftings and adaptability of strategy and technique between the two individuals. Furthermore, the critical determinants of speed, power, accuracy and pendulation would be decisive influencing factors. Once the phase of collateral Technical Diversity has been reached and, implemented accordingly, then the aspects of;

Comparative Diversity Function, Divergent Diversity Function,

can become pragmatic and vitalistic in the determination of technical superiority and elevated function.

Comparative Diversity Function.

When the individual in an engagement displays identical skill and technique, and unequivocally containing same intensity, clarity, power-speed, accuracy and effectiveness, simultaneously or alternatively. Then the condition is deemed to be that of Comparative Diversity Function.

Divergent Diversity Function.

This entails the same individuals in an engagement displaying similar attributes in their techniques and skills, but on the techniques that are not absolutely identical to each other, even though t hey are of definite and immense impact. Thence, the individual with superior ability can penetrate the structural form and format of these techniques or strategy of the other by using exceptional penetrative deception skill and techniques.

Technical Fluidity

Comprehensivity

Collateral Function

Comparative Function

Divergent Function

Compendium Function

Technical Diversity

Collateral Diversity

Fluid Intelligence

Balance Tranquility


When the various variable have been put into place within the point of function, then the individual must endearvour to execute all these techniques and strategies in the context of;

Fluid intelligence Balance Tranquility Penetrative Deception

in order to attain the impacts of dynamic synergy, harmony, efficacy and expandability. Once the aforesaid have been ingrained in the execution of the very techniques and strategy, then compendium function of;

Comprehensivity Exponentility

become endorsed. And the condition would prompt and precipitates that the individual should function beyond the circumferences of technicality and strategy. Thence in the supreme condition and ambit of formless. Once in this dynamic condition the individual would also be advantaged with the fact and ability of over boarding any situation that may be calling, causing or presenting some technical contraction, constraints and contradictions. THE LIMITATIONS OF NON-TECHNICAL DIVERSITY. ((SEIGEN) On the other hand, a student who has been limited to a very few and selected techniques and strategies, would be deficited and confined in the limited capacity of those techniques and strategies. At best, same will be useful in any engagement to the point and the extent that those strategies remain useful, intact and expedient. Thereafter, he would be dysfunctional and become technically redundant. Therefore, the aspect of technical predictability, limitation, stalemate, stagnation and repetition become inherent conditions within his framework of function and standard performance.

In a nutshell, his/her maximal optional and optimum capacity is critically curtailed and far below the average and very much monotonous in content and performance.

Thus resulting in the exhaustive condition, technical paralysis and redundancy. With such a student, the critical questions and issues that come into the forefront are;

What happens if he/she is completely neutralized, immobilized, and/or intercepted in the actual

cause of function and application? What happens if the technical and

terrestrial environment changes but requiring new and innovative measures to countermand the new development?

What happens if all his/her techniques that are best known to him become absolutely useless and cannot engage beyond the opponent,

while on the other hand, such an opponent uses diversity in his technical function? Notwithstanding the above, technical diversity is the best powerful tool, strength and latitude to any good exponent/opponent because of the wide range of techniques and strategies to choose from and to optimally implement in any exigency. Fundamentally, the student should be given extensive induction or exposure along these new line below;

Mindful Function. Mindful Knowing.

which is contained in the absolute state of versatility, coherency, concentration and assertion in all the strategical diversities. This aspect will include the fact of harmonized action, articulation and expression, which then becomes the penultimate condition in the total performance of the martial arts. The Sensei is also obliged to ensure that at most, all his students do have the diversity content at hand and command, and this will also cause the avoidance of under teaching and under performance. Once the aspect technical diversity has been implemented, the essential aspects of spontaneous articulation and function would irresistibly flourish to the benefit of both the Sensei and the student in the dojo.


The Personal Style. (Kongiteki)

The Sensei should be technically conscious of the fact that, all student(s) do have intrinsic and inherent physiological differences and that such differences will concisely affect their individualistic function and expression of all that has been taught, trained and mastered. Ordinarily, all the students will be taught and trained in the common movement, technique, patterns and skills. However, when each is required to reproduce or perform these very aspects then substantial and salient differences would emerge, because each individual will be responding and expressing according to his/her understanding, physiological and psychological aptitude. Therefore, from this very point and ground the essential concept of common but differentiated expression and function emerges as a personal style. And this must be welcomed, appreciated and immensely accommodated because all individuals have different and varied dispositions and dispensations. Compounding the above, will be the influencing process of the principle of natural selection which will be focused and calculated on the premise and bases of technical diversity. Despite these differences, the Sensei must ensure that the aspects of clarity, effectiveness and conformance on the quality of standard performance remains with the point of constance. From the above observations and conditions, the natural development and process of personalized style would definitely been founded, as a corresponding entity to the main style. Therefore, the concept of style within a style become established and should be given its validation. The essence and effectiveness of concept of style within a style, is the core impetus that make the dynamics and the evolution(s) of all martial arts traditions in the world. And above all, evidencing the immutability of the fact of inherent duality within the concept and practice of martial arts.

THE ESSENCE OF COMPARATIVE TRAINING. (HIKAKU-NO) (The Acquisition of Technical Diversity)

The Sensei must encourage and urge his students to read various sources (books and journals) of martial art, to train with other students of different systems and even to enjoin with another systems as complimentary training, without losing the identity of their preferred main system. This method and approach is the best window of which students can increase their scope of awareness, depth and knowledge of skills and techniques. A broadminded and confident Sensei would not consider this process to be a major threat or set back to his system and dojo but rather, would view this event as the creative window and process for his student(s), school and system more so that;

It would provide a platitude of opportunity to acquire new experiences, insight and awareness over things they have learnt, not yet learnt and/or desirous of being implemented in the future.

It makes the students to be broadminded thus abandoning the intrinsic indoctrinations that

produces stylisticness, myopicness and irrelevant technical phobias and considerations. It also enhances the quality,

pervasiveness and mind of both the student and the Sensei.

The process places more honesty, realization and agreement on the commonalities rather than the difference which is basically the essence of great teaching.

It is a window to see and appreciate, integrated and measure the commonalities and differences in the whole spectrum of technical diversity.

It gives the student a dynamic opportunity to select his best options in terms of different technicalities and styles thus creating his unique comprehensiveness and embracement.

It reduces the standard function and


application of techniques, skills and theories in the condition of monotony, stagnation and dysfunctional perspectives, thence removing the potential risk and condition of technical congealment.

THE PROCESS OF NATURAL SELECTION

(SENTAKU) It is common cause that the individuals do respond differently to any given set of techniques, movement and strategies. Thereby some will feel natural and others awkward, but nonetheless the process of natural selection and adaptability is always at play, more so that it is precipitated by the fundamental essences of style within a style, common but differentiated functions and expressions conditions. Therefore, the process of natural selection is an inevitability that need not be compromised, stiffled or discarded, because it is the essential condition and factum of the manifestation of maturation and of true;

Intellectual and technical creativity and expression.

Transformation from standard performance to exponential performance.

Individuality and originality. A great Sensei will spell out that, it is through this process that the greatness of martial arts comes into existence till today. What is rather important, is to have what has been taught and expected. Once command has been ascertained, then the aspect of exponentiality should be sought and achieved, on the best. Issues of technical exponentiality are the subsidiary effect or product of technical diversity thence they can be mutually exclusive but in the long term, be independent as a functional unit. Therefore, any style or system that deprives exposure to the numerous and diverse techniques is essentially depriving technical diversity thereby causing extreme;

Prejudice. Damage. Limitation. Deficity. Depreciation.

Of the sound technical wealth, proficiency and exponentiality in great depth and measure on the individual concerned. One can imagine a situation where education is entirely focused on a single topic or subject to the exclusion of other subjects. What intellectual chaos would this bring about? Such an individual be it an exponent or opponent would certainly be void of exponential substance, capacity and creativity. Exponential Creativity has many potentials to give to the concerned individuals because of the basic principle of common but differentiated function(s) and expressions, and such benefits will inter-alia be the following; The Acquisition of New

Dimensions. It allows the students to observe and identify new ways and methods of doing certain things and they can access for different measures and reconciliation, if any. The Intensity of Understanding.

Students can literally measure and ascertain the density of their standard performance, knowledge and comprehension of various but pertinent issues in a wider scope and dimensions of prestine perceptions.

The Expansion of awareness. It allows the students to identify, adopt, adapt, assimilate new techniques that otherwise they had no opportunity to have considered or been exposed to them.

The point of Communion. The horizons of the students become broader and deeper because they can have communion with other students thence laying ground for future cooperation, common understanding, technical dialogue and participation.

The Point of Commonness. Finally, both the Sensei and the students would attain the spontaneity of awareness and realization of the underlying commonness than the discords within the diverse martial arts systems and inherent sentimentalisms.


THE SPECIFIC(S) OF OBJECTIVE TEACHING AND TRAINING

(MOKUTEKI) In the formulation of the training programme of the school (dojo) the Sensei should use strategic planning in order to acquire the maximization of performance, and output of graded students according to the long term or short term schedules. Essentially, the programme of the Sensei should be aligned with the objectives of the dojo, the students and the head instructor and the Council of the Institutions in order to avoid some variances that may disturb the overall objectives of the tradition. Therefore, the simplication of this approach and method should be grounded along these preferential planes;

THE DETERMINATION OF THE SENSEI

(KETSUI) The Objective of the Dojo

The objectives are the goals that are to be reached in that the number of graded students in a particular season should be in the number of X. Therefore, the Sensei should be determined that in a year a certain number of black belts and other ranks should be graded as qualified to hold such status. Consequently, this number would go all the way to show the determination (seriousness) of the students and the Sensei. The overall impacts will be adding points on the grading progression of the particular Sensei in the advance rankings. In order to determine this position, the Sensei must take full cognition of the student’s initiatives and aspirations in what they are doing in the dojo. On the other hand, the students must be alerted of these objectives and to be encouraged to do supplemented training and practice in their homes and spare times because the dojo exercise alone is not sufficient to the fact of improving their skills and capabilities. In the overall, the Sensei must be in a position to produce the definable measures of having the students of;

A certain number as black belts over a determined time frame.

A special quality and cultivation within the time frame allocated.

What is very important is that the particular Sensei must also prepare the student(s) and assess them adequately and thoroughly before presenting them for the grading action to the Grading Board. In so doing the criteria of determining the following become crucial;

The rate of attendance of dojo training (Regularity of Training).

The degree of the student(s) initiative and participation in the dojo activity (manifestation of exponential creativity).

The intellectual knowledge and experience of the students in the dynamics of martial arts.

The exhibition and execution of the basic techniques and other variables

The performance and competency rating system of each student.

The Sensei should never permit any student(s) to hijack the occasion of grading, whereas such student(s) in the absence of grading occasion are defaulting and lacking on the variables already stated above. Such an aptitude if at all permitted, has definite and negative impacts on the overall system of the dojo and the tradition. It is obligatory that a Sensei should keep or delegate the keeping of the register of such attendances and variables on the students because this can help in eliminating the non-serious student(s), and also advancing a better case for any student(s) to be provided to advance ranking even before the actual grading session. Finally, this procedure can also help the Sensei whenever any student(s) stands out to query his/her progression in the rank and dojo status because the record will be a record and testimony of the student(s) measure of participation and involvement in the matters of learning, training and participation in the dojo. Therefore, the Sensei must always conduct and have the performance competency rating system of each student quarterly.

THE INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES

(KIKAKU)


The Sensei should identify and put in place the initiative mechanisms that which can be used in order to achieve the objectives outlined in the dojo programme. These

initiatives must be coordinated and aligned to the main goal of producing good quality student(s) in the various categories of;

THE DOJO General Objectives.

The Sensei’s Objectives The Student(s)

Objectives

INITIATIVES STRATEGY

OPERATIONS AND RESOURCES.

Quantity Outcomes.

Quality Outcomes.

Value Outcomes.

Time Frame Work Beneficial Differentiation.


Fighters Referees Managers Teachers Researchers Administrators Scholars Writers Commissioners

because all student(s) in the dojo cannot have identical visions, aspirations and potentials, which factor must never be overlooked under any circumstances. The main point is to avoid the misalignment of student(s) potentials, preferences and interests in the overall spectrum of the martial arts taught, this position underpins the principle and theory of common but differentiated preferences, potentials and abilities. There are many initiatives that can be used but they must be relevant to the improvements of standard of performance and technical capability of the students, therefore the aspects of;

Continuous mini grading in the dojo

should be through the performance competency system.

Internal tournaments and demonstrations

Interrogation of students by the Sensei and senior students on theory, research and philosophy should be done continuously

Inter-dojo visitations, teachings, clinics and remedial trainings should be done

Appraisal and audit of each student by the Sensei should continuously be done so that the Sensei can appreciate the strengths and short comings of each student.

Students should be permitted to have input into the expectations of the dojo and that of the Sensei, all these be aligned to complement the whole programme.

Once the initiatives had been made and grounded, then the method of their

The Management Structures and Integrity

The Studentry and Progressive Value in

Standards

Overall Evaluation Specific Evaluations.

Ratio of Resources And Outcomes. Aggregated Variances

And Advancements.

MEASURED ACHIEVEMENT OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.


appreciations or implementation will be operational phase, which phase must constantly be monitored in order to see if they actual move or drive toward the main objective or goal of the dojo and that of the Sensei. If the methods are misplaced the intended results will not be achieved and that will spell disaster to the whole programme. Conversely, the Sensei and senior students must own the objectives and initiatives so that they can work hand in glove for the good of all members of the dojo. It is prudent that periodically, the Sensei must call upon another Sensei to come and evaluate the progressive performance of the dojo (audit) so that any flaws, errors and impediments could be identified and corrected immediately thereon than late. This is very important when the interactive regimentations system is being followed in the dojo.

THE ESSENCE OF RESOURCES (ZAISAN)

The student(s) must be encouraged to be aware and sensitive to the fact of time frame. Therefore, the Sensei and senior student(s) must be strict with time management and compliance when it comes to the factors of training, practice and assignments. And this time compliance factor must be ingrained in the overall discipline of the dojo. It is once more pointed out that, in order to achieve all that has been discussed above, the important factor to note is that the financial resources will become a major challenge and constraint. Therefore, the students must be urged to make contributions, donations and perform other activities designated to raise funds for their dojo. It must be stressed that the success of a dojo depends entirely on two factors which are;

The Human Resources The Financial Resources

Without there resources, the quality, progress and image of the dojo become poor. Therefore, the student(s) must take full pride and charge of their dojo and assets and the management to source these resources, rather than to burden the Sensei alone. The student(s) must know and appreciate the fact that it is them who needs the assistance of the Sensei and therefore

they must share the burden of up keeping and resourcing the dojo at all times. It stands to reason that, if any student does not subscribe to this position of resourcing the dojo, he or she must at once leave the dojo for good. Correspondingly, the management of the dojo should be accountable to the students and conduct the affairs of the dojo with transparency and integrity worth of the martial artists. Therefore, the overall view and position is that there is a direct linkage and transitional impact between the elements of;

Objectives. Operations Achievement Quality Initiatives Resources Image Performance(s)

and all these will ultimately depend on the fact of strategical participation, acquisition, implementation and thinking of all the concerned.

THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPETENCY RATING SYSTEM

(NORYUKU) The Sensei must ensure that each student must have a performance card which card will be a continuous assessment record of the respective student. This record will detail all the important techniques and skills that are essential to the system practiced, and against each section of the skill or technique the marks that the student acquires become recorded and worked upon to identify the following factors;

The techniques and skills that the student is good at them and those that the student is weak on them.

The standard performance of the students in the particular technique or skill and to determine the appropriate remedial measures, if any.

The areas that need focus of application for improvement. Alternately and at best practice, to determine the alternate techniques and skills that which can compensate the flaws under consideration.


The placement of student(s) in the context of best performance and for the grading assessment to advanced ranks.

The keeping of the performance and competency rating system has also the great advantage of determining in advance the technical and intellectual propensities of each student, which then can relate to the province of personal style and specialization. This will also act as a

positive guiding factor for the student in that he will have a record that clearly and scientifically graphing out his technical competencies and deficiencies thereby presenting out rightly his driving forces and restraining forces in the technical ambiances and standard performance. Therefore, the recommended format of the rating system is detailed below and is subject to the specifications and modification of each Sensei and the dojo;

THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPETENCY RATING OF THE STUDENT (KOBOJITSU-RYU KARATE DO) NAME OF STUDENT : AGE : RANK STATUS : POSTAL AND PHYSICAL ADDRESS : TELEPHONES : SENIOR INSTRUCTOR (SUPERVISOR) : DETAILS OF TECHNICAL RATING TRANSACTIONS

TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS PERFORMED

PERFORMANCE MEASURE SCORE. (TORU)

COMPETENCY RATING. (HYOKA)

GROUP A

STANCES…………… 15 30

BLOCKS…………….. 25 25 KICKS……………….. 30 20 PUNCHES………….. 20 15 MOVEMENTS……… 20 15 OTHER…………….. - - 100% 100% GROUP B

HAND THROWING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES……………

10

40

OFF BALANCE TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS ………….

15

20

GROUNDWORK TECHNIQUES 20 - STRANDULATION AND

IMMOBILIZATIONS …. 15

10


BODY THROWING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS…….

40

-

100% 100% GROUP C

KATA PERFORMANCE AND MASTERY ……..

20

35

WEAPONRY PERFORMANCE AND MASTERY ……….

15

10

OBJECT BREAKING PERFORMANCE AND MASTERY

20

20

COMBAT SKILLS 35 20 OTHER SPECIAL BODY SKILLS

(SPECIFY)….. 10

10

100% 100% GROUP D

PHILOSOPHY AND THEORY KNOWLEDGE ……………….

35

35 25

ORGANISATION AND MANAGEMENT (ADMINISTRATION

25

25

RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS 15 10 THE TEACHING POTENTIAL AND

STATUS 25

100% 100% GROUP E

PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER 50 50

TEAMWORK AND PUNCTUALITY 15 35 REGULARITY OF ATTENDANCE DOJO 35 - INITIATIVES AND OTHER

ATTRIBUTES -

-

100% 100%

COMPETENCY ANALYSIS AND POSITION OF STUDENT STATUS NAME OF STUDENT : NAME OF ASSESSING SENSEI : DATE OF ASSESSMENT : RESULTS OF ASSESSMENT AND COMPETENCY : RATING : GROUP A The student is very good in movement and blocks while movement is second best (55). GROUP B The student is very good on the techniques of body throwing combined with groundwork techniques (60). GROUP C The student is very good in combats followed by the breaking of the objects (55). GROUP D The student is very good in philosophy theory and management (55).

GROUP E The student has very good personal attributes and attendances on training (85). Subtotal 310/5 Competency Rating Level When the performance and competency rating system has been utilized, the results will enable each student to be subjected to the full practice of interrogative training with the objective of improving the areas of deficit in their performance(s) and knowledge of the overall techniques.

62%


THE STUDENT(S) ABSOLUTE BENEFIT.

(RIEKI) The truth of the matter is this, as regarding this opportunity to learn from other systems, there is no room for negotiation, compromise or denial of it because it’s a fundamental right, benefit and choice to do that. Secondly, at most all traditions of martial arts wants knowledge to be acquired by the student(s). Thirdly, it must be candidly appreciated that no single Sensei has the point of absolute knowledge and perfection in his martial arts. Such knowledge and technical function is basically relative and can and should be

complimented or supplemented in some other ways and through other Sensei(s) of substantive worth. Thence, a non self-seeking, right thinking and broadminded Sensei would not hold any reservations, phobias, conditions and offence against such inclinations on the side of the students and the dictates of sound education. The urge to seek knowledge and understanding is an immutable desire and right of both the student and the Sensei, which must not be compromised precisely on the issues of style sentimentalism, personal considerations and esteem.

CHAPTER NINE

THE DYNAMICS OF WEIGHTING, FUNDAMENTALS.

[T] The profoundness of the teachings of our Way is entirely not about one’s

status on the aspects of material standards but rather, to persuade oneself to

rise from the inside of his heart and mind, and to be beyond the chaos of his

own illusions. Thus realizing and acquiring the extraordinary essence of

becoming the essential and magnificent difference in life…..”


THE ESSENCE OF STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT.

(TAI RYOKU). The higher phase of learning, training and practice of the skills and techniques will be the fact of developing the aspects of the fundamental strength. The Sensei should point out to the student(s) that skills and techniques will entirely depend on the existence of strength, same being found in two dimensions which are;

The External Strength (hard), which is more about the elements of physique thus term GO and,

The Internal Strength (soft), which is more about the elements and subtleties of the mind and breathing thus termed JU.

When this distinction has been drawn and fully appreciated the Sensei should also show the intrinsic and vital relationship and, the inter function between these two planes of strength. Precisely he must demonstrate their circulatory functions and fluidity, and how they impact on the intensifications, quality and immensity of the skills and the techniques. The Sensei and the student(s) must also know that the center focus of the external strength is directed to the elements of physical speed, power endurance, movement, application and dexterity. Thus in its nature it is more mechanical than subtle and resilient. Therefore, the key to this form of strength become the essential fact of developing the body muscles, bones and other related parts, so that one can attain and emerge with a dynamic physique. Generally, the skills and techniques of weightlifting and weight training become the predominant enterprise termed Bodiburo. On the otherhand and in orbiter, the Sensei when delving in this area he should link this discussion with the concept of the Ki. He must allude to the fact that there is an essential difference between the aspects of strength and the Ki (Energy) in that strength is more on the mascular function(s) while the Ki is on the whole subtle essential of being and that is inherently inborn. In that ambit the Sensei must point out that the body’s source of Ki is found and grounded in

the naval region wherein the center of body gravity is situated, thus termed the Kikai tanden. Furthermore, the Sensei must inter- alia draw the distinction in the aspects of the Ki in that;

There is the ordinary Ki, which is course and heavy.

There is true Ki which is light and

versalite, and that at best it is very important to depend entirely on this very element. Other than the former.

The above clarification is important to provide because in the ordinary course and understanding of the novice, these two components beings the aspects of strength and that of energy become easily confused with.

When the Sensei is engaged in this discussion about the matter of energy he must inter alia point the following aspects to the student(s).

That energy is very dynamic and vast, it is coming from and or source from other dimension as a quantum field of energy.

That energy is essentially and significantly connected to the various elements of nature and life, that being fire, wood, metal, earth, wind and water.

That the body energy is connected to all other forms of energy because it is one. Therefore, the body alignment and treatment of the internal energy will cause changes, change of energy concentrations and fields.

That the environment is the extensions of one’s own life. The energy from the environment has direct influence or impacts on ones body energy. Therefore, the significant role of land alignment and home alignment are important considerations when determining the wellness of the individual.


The energy of the world is right within the person body and that the energetic quantum fields and patterns interact and must be

aligned to constitute a point of balance and harmony.

That through meditation, stillness and relaxation there must be the fact of finding the heart centre of everything because everything has got the heart centre.

That the energy of the body, mind and spirit flows out and follows the thought power which is essential the creative force. This very force can and does change the reality that one lives in. Therefore, it is important to have the thoughts and the emotions that are pure and free, uncontaminated by one’s background. Conversely and implicitly, one must avoid the aspect of chaos in one’s life.

That through good and creative thoughts, purpose of intensions and clarity of vision the intensification of the exponential change will flow outward with a powerful force of energy of change to the higher levels of consciousness and life thus constituting the dynamic phase and base of transfer martial training and practice in ones life., as an effective process.

That once the effective process has been realized, the aspect of greater manifestations of the turning point will be emerged , that which alters the dimensions of time, environment and meanings of ones life. Thus all in the context and ways of energy and powerful consciousness in a new reality.

When the Sensei has done the above he should emphasize that the aspect of transformational training and practice in our martial arts, is entirely about the deeper point of total awakening, realization and over bounding the aspects of illusions, but to be purely in the point of defining oneself in the effective process of sincerity, clarity and holistic discipline.

Once the condition of holistic discipline has been attained in the character and personality of the student(s(, same will acquire the profound ability of making an effective plan of one’s own life. Thereby, attaining into the flows of time, change and experience without clinging to any of them. [T]hose who derive conlement in their ignorance will not understand what we are talking about and they would ignore, sideline and even mock us. However, if only they would certainly be otherwise in their thinking, Our Way is not of the superficialness…” The Sensei should impress on the student(s) that the deeper point about martial arts is this, in whatever that they aspire for must be acquired with the fact of self mastery with the context of advance the greater power of martial arts being the aspect of compassion, embracement and the removal of ignorance.

THE DIFFERENCES IN STRENGTH

ATRIBUTES. (TEICHOSA).

The Sensei and the student(s) should as of common cause be aware of the fact that the attributes of strength, varies from individual to individual. Some people are naturally endowed with it while some are not. Those who are having the inborn strength their main focus is very much on the point of sharpening it, making it more resilient and resourceful, viable and more beneficial in the context of their training, practice and application of their martial arts. Therefore expanding their expandability of the potential strength. However, for those not endowed with such strength, the main focus is first to develop it through the various means and methods until such a time and point they acquire the optimum levels that can be exploited resourcefully and resiliently in the context of their skills and techniques. Given all the above, the common denominator to


both categories is that such strength should be maintained with consistence.

THE EXERCISES, OF DEVELOPING STRENGTH(S).

(UNDO) It is essential to point out that the aspect of the external strength can be developed through various exercises, techniques and skills first, other than those of weight training. Therefore, the Sensei must show the dynamic significance of the utilization of these forms of exercises, which are;

The Flexibility Exercise. The Static Exercises. The Ballastic Exercises.

The Gentle Exercise.

Which inter alia are essentially geared at providing the dynamic elements of elasticity, resilience, speed, mobility and resistance. These therefore, will in their contextual diversity provide different levels of exponetiations and performances. Among other things, the Sensei should stress the fact that such exercise will also impact diametrically on the dimensions and potentials of,

Mental Conditions. Physical Condition. Breathing Conditions. Technical Condition. Exponential Condition. Performance Conditions.

Notwithstanding the above, both the Sensei and the student(s) take full recognition of these vital factors, that in whatever that which is being done they should give due attention to these;

The point of limit and fatigue. The phase and point of recovery

and resourcement. The point of fitness and exponential

capacity. The point of variations and

innovations. The point of irregularity of training

and recovery.

The point of overcompensation and performance.

The point of distinctions of and between aerobic and tolerance capacity.

The point of direction and intensity. The point of workload and muscles

intensifications. The point of planning and training.

The point of physiological capacity and reaction capacity.

The essential distinctions and cruciality of the above mentioned points of variances should never be under estimated, they essentially underpins the progressive rate and potential of the student. They also act as barometers and regulations of the capacities and achievements of student(s). It is therefore very important that the Sensei should be informed adequately about these delicate distinctions because they impact heavily on the quality of performance, techniques and skills. Rather than to be naively too general in his/her approach to such training thence the manifestation of superficiality in his methods of training.

THE SUBTLE DIMENSIONS OF STRENTH

POTENTIATION. (MEN).

The Sensei should further show the student(s) that strength has subtle distinctions which inter-alia consists of;

The general strength, which involves the whole mascular system and the varied measurements of strengths of the muscle groups.

The specific strength, which involves the strength of primary muscles in the execution of a particular or specific action or technique.

The absolute strength, which is basically the maximum application of the highest force of the (body) execution, exerted during a single voluntary contraction to and or in a particular action or technique.


Wherefore, the above specifications do have a powerful relationship and impacts on the various aspects of skills and techniques used on the overall skill of martial arts, particularly on the standard performance and technical diversity, and the utilization of motion and momentum. It is thus incumbent on the Sensei to highlight these crucial factors to all the student(s), which factor entails that;

The actions that are in essence and essentiality very fast, do not need strength application. (Conditions of lightness).

The actions that are in essence and essentiality slow, do need optimum strength applications (Conditions of heaviness).

That the essential nature of strength and its potential capacity must be maintained with regularity and precisely that, same has a limit level that which cannot be exceeded. Any extras are essentially redundant.

That the capacity and ability to utilize strength is essentially and definitely invisaged propotionally to the speed performance anticipated and or executed at any material time.

Once the student(s) have gained this subtle insight and wisdom, they should be elevated further to realize the matrix relationship between the elements of strength, endurance and fitness. The Sensei must define to the student(s) the nature of endurance, and point out that its main function is to enable the individual to withstand and sustain a particular level of physical pressure and or exertions for some duration. Such pressure will vary in terms of duration and intensity, and the intentions thereof, hence it is found in the skills of pressure training and center focused training systems.

The Sensei must further distill the natural distinctions of endurance, same consisting of aerobic endurance and peripheral endurance. And thereto explaining their distinctive functions, potentials and consequential outputs and benefits. He must further interlink these two with the aspects of mental endurance which is more intense in the process of internal training.

When all the above has been ingrained and intergrated in the education and training of the student(s), the Sensei should inter-alia point out the dynamic impacts and relationship between them as the elements of;

Physical fitness (Body) Psychological fitness (Mind) Emotional fitness (Heart) Spiritual fitness (Spirit) Technical fitness (Skills) Tactical fitness (Skills)

And how these through integration, harmonization and participation can bring about the transformed state of wholeness, effectiveness, equanimity and equilibrium unsurpassed. Thence, all these would intrinsically be subjected to the dynamic process of unification which is termed AIKI. Conversely, the Sensei should elaborated with a definite point of clarity to his student(s) the definements of the functional process, aspect of dimension and abstract perceptionalization that which consist inter-alia of these indispensable principles;

That there is the physical technique(s), which is essentially the material aspect of the art, same constantly being subjected to and characterized by the ever changing dimensions of adaptability, essentiality and environment thence termed the Bujutsu.

Wherefore, once the student(s) have transcended this first phase, same will be


interfacing with the next, in that he/she must delve in the dimensions of;

The innate essence of the mind, wherein the virtues, precepts, principles, theories and the teaching of the truths are ingrained through philosophy thereby transforming and elevating the essential essence of his mind, perceptions and perspectives to the highest level of the martial arts in the second attention. Thereby taking the point and fact of tendering, meaning and dimension and depth in the spirituality of the martial arts way, hence termed the Budo.

Conversely, when the student(s) have reached this level of knowledge, cultivation, maturation and higher perceptions, he would then undergo a further form of subtle,

profound and immense condition of transformation in all the faculties, intellect and thereby dwelling in the ultimate realm of spiritual experience, expression, articulation and manifestation in the context of divine domain thus termed the Bushin. Wherefore, once the student(s) has developed into this great level of “being” he will be entirely reconstituted and will be living and abiding in the state of the Kensha and in one spirit with the Universe. Therefore in our Way, this state and condition of being becomes the ultimate and absolute state of pure fitness in life, and this is what the Sensei should strive for in his student(s). The student(s) should proactively participate towards this very goal too.

The skill techniques.

Body.

Beneficial properties of strength.

THE STUDENT(S).

The various dimensions of strength.

Strength.

The Teachings.

Mind.

Heart.

Spirit.


On the overall, the student(s) should be merged, emerged and manifested with the ultimate strength of body, mind, heart and spirit, thus being in the state of total essence and vitalisticness than being shallow, hollow and superficial. Therefore, once the supreme and immense state of intrinsic unification and integration has been acquired, manifested, and actualized in the student(s). Certainly, there would be a definite and splendid point of which everything would be contained, percieved, understood, lived and abided in an existing dimension(s) of true spirit in oneness, in the state of absolute perfection and true emptiness.

On the whole, the student(s) is put in the alert in that at times these teachings may seem to be some how confusing, but it is assured that overtime, the significance of their essential meaning(s) would be comprehended when the fact of such learning is no more the impetus being the seeker. In as much therefore, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to even find that some of the Sensei(s) may not be alive to these intrinsics due to the convenience of forgetting and or the deficit in the stature of their learning the martial arts. An indulgence must therefore be accorded them with modesty to the prevailing fraility of situation and status, and without being apologetic.

One spirit. True Emptiness.

Profound

faculty.

Endurance

Performance.

Mental Strength. Spiritual Strength.

The Dimensions of Progression in Martial Arts. Bujutsu. .Budo. . Bushin.

Man.

Absolute Unification and

Ultimate Integration.

Power.

Speed.

Focus.

Health.

Tolerance.

Resilience.

Aptitude.

Resourcefulness.

Standards.

Body.

Mind.

Heart.

Spirit.

Energy

Ultimate

Essence.

Essential Clarity.

Absolute Awakening.

.

Nature.

Universe.

. Heaven.

Nothingness

s..


THE SPECIFIC AREAS FOR DEVELOPMENT OR EXERNAL

STRENGTH. The student(s) when developing the facts of external strength, they must put maximum focus on the body regions of;

The leg muscles. The arm muscles. The chest muscles. The back muscles. The shoulder muscles. The abdominal muscles

and holistic attention should be extended to all. However, it is advised further that the student(s) should enroll in the gyming centres run by professionals so that they can attain the full benefit of expert guidance which vital for the development of splendid physique.

THE ESSENTIAL DIFFERENTIATIONS BETWEEN WEIGHTLIFTING AND

WEIGHT TRAINING. It is important that the Sensei should further show that in the context of martial arts, much emphasis is put on weight training rather than on weightlifting which has different objectives altogether. The essential distinction is found and based on the following criteria:

Weight Lifting. This process involves the lifting of the various weights until the maximum point is reached, the basic design and objective being to build the huge muscles and shape of the body that which is eloquently pronounced and beautiful.

Weight Training.

The process entails the use of certain weights through progressive loading in order to develop greater muscle strength, endurance and tolerance in order to be able to perform other specific or specialized techniques or actions. The objective is very much and

completely different to that of weight lifting.

When the above mentioned distinction has been ascertained, it is imperative to advance and consider some special requirements and subtle distinctions inherent to this area. It is a basic requirement that the student(s) should know the difference between the Isometric and Isotonic exercises because such differences inevitably impacts of the mindset and the functional goals of the student(s)

Isometric Exercises

These exercises are done by the exertion of pressure or tension without actual movement of the muscles. The great tension that is created or experienced without moving or changing of the shape of the muscles become the specific result needed in order to generate strength. However, this form of training has the disadvantages of causing excessive heart strain and the inhibition of blood circulation. It is not recommended for the novices but even then, in exceptional circumstances it can be used and at limited rate.

Isotonic Exercises.

These exercises involve the lifting of the weight (object) therefore applying effort that is combined with muscle movement and shape changes, due to bending and stretching of the joints. It does not create any stress on the heart and circulation of blood, thence the most recommended form of function or exercise in the martial arts.

The second consideration is the determining point of starting the weights. The Sensei should point that generally, all the weights have weight indices until the maximum indices is reached. However, in the scope and purpose of martial arts training the correct proposition is that the weight to be used will be determined or be dependent upon the physical fitness of the student(s). It is common cause therefore that, in the


determination of the correct weight indices the aspect of trail and error will be prevalent as a guiding factor and standard. This is normal because it is through this process that the appropriate adjustment will be made until such time the accurate or correct weight indices is achieved or identified. The Sensei must also emphasize that this is the primordial rule and much as it is thus, it is important to start with light weights then graduate slowly when the adjustment phases come into play thereby determining the effective level that which is to be adopted. Ideally therefore, any student(s) who is above seventeen years should engage in the process of strength development through weights unless some physiological disability dictates otherwise.

THE SPECIFICATIONS OF MUSCLES

AND WEIGHTS. (KINNIKU)

In the process of such teachings the Sensei must advise the student(s) that, the body is made of two major groups of the muscles which are;

The Large Muscle Group. These muscles consist of the shoulders, back and upper legs, and by virtue of their condition they would require that heavy weights be used in order to develop them adequately.

The Small Muscle Group.

The muscles consist of the upper arm, forearm, calf and the abdomen, thence they have the smaller muscle range and do not need heavy weights nor massive strength.

In view of the above condition and distinction, there are two approaches to the fact of weight training exercises respecting these two groups of muscles, these approaches are; THE GENERAL TO THE SPECIFIC SYSTEMS.

(IPPANNO) The crucial province of this approach entails that the student(s) should commence and constantly use a large variety of strengthening exercises and weights so that the whole body attains the capacity to develop all the muscles of the body simultaneously and in a single procedure, and attaining effective tolerance and endurance. Subsequent to the aspect adequate development of the body muscle, then the student(s) will become selective by focusing attention and concentration on the specialized or specific muscle group(s), precisely those that he needs specially for a particular technique, skill, strategy or function in the context of his standard performance.

THE SPECIFIC TO THE GENERAL SYSTEMS.

(SEIKAKU NA) This system is the opposite of the abovementioned and it has the inherent weakness of being lopsided and having poor strength base. However, for those student(s) who are quite advanced with strengthening exercises and because of the strength base already possessed, they can focus instantly on the specific muscles then finish with the general muscle conditioning as wrap up. Notwithstanding the abovementioned, it is also vital to note further that, it is very much recommended that all the student(s) should start and use the weights which are heavier constantly, but at a repetition rate that which is less than if the weights were lighter. This approach ensures that there is instant overall development of all the muscles compounded with the definite capacity to produce muscle endurance and strength simultaneously. Correspondingly the Sensei must highlight that, the pace of weight training should be strictly monitored in that, it should not be arbitrary, reckless and unfocused. Each student(s) must do gradual progression according to his/her own specific capacity and needs, and by commencing from the small, reasonable weight(s) to the maximum that which his/her body can tolerate or


accommodate. By so doing, unnecessary injuries to the muscles, tendons and ligaments can become avoided.

THE SPECIFICS OF MOVEMENT AND WEIGHTS. (UGOKI).

The Sensei must impress that, when weight training is done, that entails the aspect of body (muscle) movement and such movement have significant bearing on the conditions of muscles development and the intended objective. in this regard two essential movement become pronounced and noted as thus;

The Smooth Movement.

The student(s) in performing these exercises should endeavour to assume the movements that which are supple and coordinated because in this flowing, the muscles develop smoothly and attains the ability to handle heavy weights. Furthermore, the condition of quick exhaustion become delayed in the very process.

The Uncoordinated Movement.

Essentially, this movement is the opposite of the former. It entails the movement that are jerky and disharmonious thence bringing about a state of persistent fatigue or exhaustion which then causes the retarding of the muscle’s development.

Therefore, the importance of smooth movement should not be underscored, but emphasized because these relate entirely to the fact that;

The exercises must ensure full stretching and bending of the joints.

The exercises must have full bearing and considerations over or on the points of posture, breathing and rest.

The avoidance of faulty weight training which has adverse effects on the body, skills and consonance.

When having considered the above, the consequential of ‘stiffness’ should be taken into account in that, to some student(s) it becomes a painful and discouraging factor. Generally, stiffness is experienced when the activity is being commenced for the first time or after a very long break. However, such a condition is usually not permanent in that after a week it disappears. Notwithstanding that, during the presence of stiffness the student(s) must do supple exercises, walking or jogging exercises, and these will mitigate against the condition of such stiffness.

THE SPECIFICS OF JOINT MOVEMENT(S).

(KANSETSU) The Sensei should further point out that, during the execution of the weight exercises it is possible that the student(s) can adapt and adopt to two forms of joint movements which can impact on the muscle development which are and in that;

The Half-Range Joint Movement. These movements basically inhibits the muscles to be fully developed and does not permit full application of joint movements(s), thence creating the inevitable condition of dysfunctionality.

The Full-Range Joint Movement.

These movements permit that the muscles become fully contracted and relaxed thence the joints gain the ambit of bending and stretching completely.

Consequently, the full range joint movement provides the added leverage and benefits of increased strength, speed and development because the muscles tends to contract faster than the weak muscles of half range development. Similarly, the Sensei should show that, when the inherent speed is present in the student(s), this aspect also becomes enhanced or increased through strengthening and range movement exercises, but within the improved limit. Wherefore, when dealing in the procedure of weight training, there are several considerations to be noted and done,


regarding the type of commencing the system. In this instance the ideal procedure is that of circuit training and of which the student(s) should appreciate its

mechanisms, objectives and other determinables to its penultimate function and efficacy in his overall development.

CHAPTER TEN

THE PRACTICE OF FOCUS, FUNDAMENTALS.


[I]n our way, it is conceded that everyone is born with the inherent power to

change his own life, which power is often misplaced with the aspect of

misappropriate decisions, choices and desires. Nonetheless, its also said to

the disciple that the greatest enemy to power is time…” THE ESSENCE AND SCOPE OF FOCUS. (CHUSIN) The Sensei is obliged and urged to be motivated to teach and impress on the students, the importance of focus in the pursuit of training and practice of the martial arts. Such considerations should move intensely and extensively in the scope and nature of impacts over the elements of;

Techniques. Timing. Change. Exponentiality. Technical Diversity. Strategy. Anticipation. Pendulation. Standard performance. Total Expression. Difinity. Space.

All the above, are very much depended on the integrity and integration of the strategy of focus which inter-alia is termed Kime. The elements of focus and mindfulness are numerous and all must work in synergy in order to produce the necessary dynamics of penetration, effectiveness, pervasity over the target (opponent) and the environment. Through focus the student’s techniques, strategies and performance become sharpened, enhanced and empowered in

the scope of transformed engagement, exponentiality and effervescence application. It must be expressed further that, focus is basically grounded and concerned with two principal and pivotal fronts which are;

The alternate and competing interests, the situations and qualifying of dispositions.

The appropriate choices and chosen options, which produces the proportionated variables of responses, dispensations and outcomes which are based on the common denominations of time, resources and the environment. All these must constantly be balanced and strategically manipulated in order to acquire a position and condition of advantage and leverage over the specific or general framework of time, function and objective outputs. Therefore the Sensei must point out to the students that there are two forms of focus, which are:

The Ornamental Focus, The Resourced Focus,

which distinction will be discerned in this presentation

FOCUS AND OVERBOARDING VARIABLES.

STRATEGY.

THE SUBSTANCE OF RESOURCED FOCUS.

TECHNICAL, PENETRATION AND DECISIVENESS.

SYNERGY. STRATEGIC LEVERAGE AND

APPROPRIATENESS.

DIMENSIONS OF MOMENTUM Physical. Mental. Emotional. Spiritual.


Essentially, focus is entirely dependent on the forms of resources which are ;

The Outer Resources The Internal Resources The Intellectual Resources

And these are collectively regarded as the fundamental resources. However, focus is very much grounded and dependent on the internal resources thence demanding that the student(s) should have an absolute concentration, consolidation and perfection of the;

Mental

Emotional Spiritual Physical

elements which are all integrated into a single view, purpose, task and action on the specific time, whether it be short-term, long-term or spontaneous. At this critical point, the full energies of all the aforesaid are intensified, directed and premised on the objective and the target at hand without compromise or dilution of the intentions, diversity and principles inherent in the purpose. Therefore, out of this intrinsic

PENDULATION OPTIMIZATION.

CHANGE PERVACITY.

TECHNIQUES PENETRATION.

EXTERNALRESOURCES ENVIRONMENT.

FOCUS INTERNAL RESOURCES.

MINOR AGENDA. MAJOR AGENDA.

PRINCIPLE. VIEW AND INFLUENCE.

PURPOSE.

SPACE.

OBJECTIVES TARGET.

DEFINITY.

PRIORITIES CONTINGENCIES.


integration, a unique form of dynamic momentum become generated which then has the effect of producing the substance of;

Focused Reaction. Focused Action. Focused Purpose. Focused Exponentially. Focused Intentions. Focused View. Focused Presence. Focused Expression

Once the above ingredients become prevalent and precedent condition in the student(s), such a student would stand above the consequences of having the tenancy of;

Ornamental Focus. Misplaced Focus. Dysfunctional Focus Scattered Focus. Fragmented Focus

The Sensei should inter-alia point out to the student(s) that, focus is correlated to the capacity of articulating and pre-determining the core elements of;

Prioritization of Choices. Management of Choices. Manipulation of Choices. Application of Choices.

In any given situation or environment, so as to acquire the condition of experimental and exponential leverage and advantage. The maneuvers stipulated above, are dependent on the full scale of awareness and that they must be executed within the point and essence of space and time of framework and specificity. It is also very important to realize that the individual student(s) does not have complete control over the aspect of time because time is immutably constant and is a common denominator. Therefore, he must infuse into it. However, despite this position the student(s) must also be put on the realization that, he/she does have absolute control, power and direction over the basic choices that are made at any given moment. THE POTENTIAL (ASPECTS) OF CHOICE.

(KONOMI) Furthermore, the student(s) must be guided and motivated to note that, all the choices

that are made in any given situation and moment have the power to change his life. And these must provide the immense potential of pervacity, beneficialness and strategical impacts and advantage. In this regard, it should be impressed further that when a student has complete command over the choices made, he/she will gain the tremendous impetus efficacy and potency of profound power, strength, impeccable action or reaction over any situation presented or prevailing. Thence he will be contained with absolute potentiation. This is basically the secret of the masters of the martial arts. Therefore in the context of the above, the Sensei must depict soundly the nature and scope of choices that are found (generally) and these are;

The Empowering choice The Disempowering choice. The Productive choice. The Dysfunctional choice. The Exponential choice. The Creative choice. The Social choice. The Stagnating choice. The Strategical choice. The Tactical choice. The Destructive choice. The Emotional choice. The Intellectual choice. The Moral Choice.

THE VARIABLES ON CHOICE (ASPECTS).

(KAWARIYASU) All the above choices are essentially depended upon the presence and prevalence of the elements of;

Consciousness Decision(s). Intentions and Objectives. Principles and Purpose. Methodology and Goals. Priorities and Contingencies. Resources and Environment. View and Influence.

Once the target and parameter has been chosen then the most critical phase becomes that of receiving, allocating, assessing, balancing and management of the fundamental resources, over the framework of time and activity. The


fundamental resources are both external (material) and internal (inner faculties) thence in their form and nature they are considered to be the;

Intangible Resources. Tangible Resources.

And these two are cruciall and of absolute core to the fundamental strategy of focus and engagement. This strategy thereon will also be dependable on the impeccable nature and intrinsic variable as below mentioned;

Capacity. Anticipation. Analysis. Timing. Coordination. Adaptability. Stratigization. Foresight. Prioritization. Hindsight. Space Insight Change Experience

The salient ingredients inherent in the strategy of focus, will further take into account the delicate aspects of;

Emotional Vulnerability Technical Vulnerability Intellectual Vulnerability Environmental Vulnerability

Of the opponent. All these weaknesses can be discerned, recognized and dissected with the perfect state of clarity of mind and perceptivity, combined with the elements of equanimity of the emotions of the exponent. Furthermore, the subtlely of the individual to initiate, carryout , sustain and maintaining the crucial momentum(s) of shifting alternatively into and between the positions of fullness and emptiness, emptiness to fullness with the utmost minimum energy and effort. In the same measure, the elements of emotional strength, spiritual concentration and transformative breathing should be contained in the very package of function and application. Among other things that should be put into the interactive function of focus are the determinables of:

Range Coordination Rationality

Spontenuity Ingenuity Placement Fluidness Intuition Concession Proportionality Ration Resilience.

Therefore, should any of these elements be wanting or inappropriately implemented, certain adverse outcomes will emerge and tainting the immensity strategy of focus, thus making same void of its substantive effect and differences thereby becoming an entity of;

Ornamental focus. Dysfunctional focus. Inappropriate focus.

The general nature of focus will inter-alia contain and intricated with the on the factors of;

The Flexibility of the Mind. The Clarity of the Mind. The Presence of No-Mind The Physical Momentum. The Psychological Moment. The Intensity of Awareness. The Perceptivity of the Emotions. The Appropriate Action and

Reaction. The Shifting of Priorities and

Options The Conservation of the Resources. The Principle(s) of Perceptions. The interactions of Force and Effort. The Impeccable Penetration and

Decisiveness. The Emotional Energy and Synergy. The Appropriate Estimation and

Calculations of Ratio(s). The Innovation(s) and Insight(s). The Efficacy and Variance(s). The Shifting and Alterations

Between Emptiness and Fullness. The Exponentabity and Diversity. The Fluidity and Interception(s) The Interception(s) and


Deception(s) On the overall, the essential power(s) of breathing, effective initiations and efficecy

will determine the splendid manifestation of the absolute focus in a transcended condition of immenseness and dynamism.

INTELLIGENCE. (CHINO)

PRINCIPLES.

PURPOSE.

FUNDAMENTAL CHOICE.

TANGIBLE RESOURCES.

INTANGIBLE RESOURCES.

The Technical Momentum.

The Emotional Momentum

The Tactical Momentum

The Perceptive Momentum

V O A F R I F A O B C L U E S S

The Physical Momentum.

The Mental Momentum.

The Exponential Momentum.

The Exponential Momentum

Skill(s). Technique(s). Strategy(s). Application. Variances.

Resources Environment(s)


` THE SPECIFICS OF ORNAMENTAL FOCUS. (SOSHOKU) The student must be made aware and alive of the fact that, the powerfulness, strength and success of focus is very dependant upon the full intention and concentration on the major objectives or agenda not in the minor ones. Such a focus must thereon be directed with absolute resilience into the target because such a focus has potentially been predetermined and infused with some of the fundamental powers and

resourcement. Furthermore, the student(s) should be guided by the Sensei, so as to have a clear distinction and appreciation of the differences in the elements of;

Motion. Progress. Achievement. Objectivity.

In the overall action, all the above must be given minimal attention but not being neglected at all. Instead, full concentration

ALLOCATION OF RESOURCES.

MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES.

TIME AND CHANGE ENVIRONMENT.

PRIORITIES AND CONTINGENCIES.

MAJOR AGENDA. MINOR

TARGET AND OBJECTIVES.

METHODOLOGY AND OPTIONS.

FOCUS AND OUTCOMES.

STRATEGY AND ANALYSIS.

FOCUSED ACTION. (KOI)

SPACE. (SUKIMA)

FOCUSED REATION. (HANNO)

FOCUSED PRESENCE. (FUSAI).

WISDOM. (CHIÊ)


should be immensely directed at and grounded on the fundamental aspect of ;

Concentrated Action. Exponential Action. Focused Action. Focused Presence. Focused Viability.

Otherwise the student(s) will end up being conventionally content with manifestation of ornamental focus which is dysfunctional focus and misplaced focus. This then will permeate and adversely impact on the quality and capacity of;

Standard Performance, Technical Diversity, Reaction Capacity, Exponential Capacity. Experiential Action.

Therefore the Sensei should be very critical when it comes to this ground level on focus, he must not take into trust that the student(s) will be assumed into adherence to the above ingredients, merely on the basis of assumptions. Conversely, the Sensei should stress to the student(s) that the ultimate state of good focus depends on various factors but once it is in good place in the individual, its congruent compliance and function will then ultimately cause such a focus to have the immense dynamics and impacts on the factors of realization, growth, power, strength and pervacity of the student(s) in relation to the basic elements of;

Technical Viability and Function. Technical Diversity and

Exponentiality.

Technical Pervacity and Expertise. Thereby transforming and impacting on the actual, perceptive and exponentiality of the individual’s

Body Mind Spirit

Which shall then exist in total unison. Furthermore, the Sensei and the student(s) must be alive to the fact and significance that, there is absolute necessity to synchronize focus with strategy in order to acquire a point of synergy and enigmatic presence, function over the environment, target and the outcomes and objectives. Such an approach will be profound with the dynamics of;

Power, Pervacity, Directness, Resourcefulment, Transcendency, Flexibility of mind, Forceful Penetration. Impeccable application.

Over the target and the environment. When the practical methodology of teaching, training and practice has been made rich, meaningful and relevant to the total advancement of the students and in this very context, it will make such a student(s) to be magnificent. Conversely, the dynametrix of focus and strategy would be the underpinning point of exponentiality and total expression in the technical capacity of the respective individual(s) along these specific and integrated lines as detailed in the diagram following.

INTERNAL RESOURCES.

EXTRNAL RESOURCES.

TIME. CHANGE

RELATIONSHIPS. (INTER) ACTIONS.

FOCUSED STRATEGIES.


THE CRITICAL ASPECT OF FOCUS (HIHYOTEKI) The Sensei and the student(s) whenever delving in the fundamentals of focus they should bear in mind these constant factors;

Focus On The Point Of Strengths. The full ambit of focus should not entirely be focused on strengthening the areas of individual(s) weaknesses in the contextual capacity of technique, movements, poise and other body techniques only.

The Inherent Weakness And Focus.

The motivation to focus on the elimination of weakness is absolutely sheer waste of time and energy. Weaknesses are inherent instead much focus should be invested on how best methods of protecting the inherent, weaknesses in any given moment. The emphasy on the elimination of weakness merely and marginally improve the condition of standard performance.

The Creation Of Subtle Defensive

ENVIRONMENT.

PURPOSE.

POWER.

PRINCIPLE.

APPROPRIATE VIEW.

CHOICE AND REFLECTION.

APPROPRIATE INFLUENCE.

APPROPRIATE POSITION.

EXPONENTIALITY MUTABILITY.

APPROPRIATE ACTION.

INTERACTIONS (SOGOHANNO)

FOCUSED ACTION. FOCUSED NON-ACTION.


Buffers. Strategies must be devised to protect the areas of inherent weaknesses thereby causing the creation of defensive buffer to them. In this very context, the exponent/opponent must never see and access the areas of inherent weaknesses in any moment of activity. Conversely, the ground of weakness should not be ignored but be immensely accommodated.

The Alignment Of Focus With Objective.

The entire focus must be aligned and synchronized with the desire and wanting to achieve the best at all cost. Rather than to engage in the very act of avoiding that, which is not wanted.

The State Of Subtled Compromized Functionality.

In the application of focus there must be a point of which there is absolutely no room for hesitation, self conscious criticism and fear of the opponent because these basic elements dilutes the purpose, intentions and momentum of the core-exercise. Therefore, one will end up with a state of compromised functionality.

The Intended Outcomes And Focus.

There must be a condition of motivated heart and mind when focus is applied, and then these being synchronized with the decisive vision grounded within the intended outcome, rather than the possible and accidental outcomes. The presence of purpose in the mind and the heart is vital.

The Resourced, Critical And Impeccable Focus.

The aspect of focus must be absolutely resourced with determination, boldness and daringness. And above all, it must have the impeccability of being relevant, precise and decisive otherwise it will end up with a grosteguely disproportionate focus, which will bring skewed outcomes and dunctionality. THE SKEWED FOCUS AND STATE OF MEDIOCRITY. (KUSHI) The focus that which is disproportionate will produce skewed outcomes which will then

impact adversely on the standard performance and exponentiality because of the immense essence of dysfunctionality. Consequently, the individual will dwell in the ambit of technical dilemma by being compromised and congealed within the state of mediocrity of total expression within the art. When the above factors had been taken onto full account, both the Sensei and the student(s) should stand aware of the fact that the greatest enemies and weakness of the state of focus are the following elements;

Proscranation(s). Distraction(s). Hesitation(s). Interruption(s). Absence of Vision. Misalignment of Resources. Uncertainty. Fear. Lack of Attention.

And these impediments or obstacles must constantly be deflected or overcomed. Thus the individual should always be self inspired, motivated and holding on the innate visions. Therefore, the condition of realisation will emerge wherein one will appreciate the fact that, no matter how long it may take and how difficult the task maybe, there will always be the tremendous potential and possibility of achieving and accomplishing what otherwise was first considered, the impossible. In summary, the Sensei must further urge the students to endure and to create within them the scope of their innerselves in the best-placed environment that can nurture them and their visions;

Emotionally Mentally Morally Spiritually Intellectually

So that they can have a holistic rebalance and the impetus to redifine themselves in whatever the ambitions, goals, dreams and


desires that they may have in the life of their martial arts. It is strongly pointed out that, once this environment is in order then the unleashing of the most powerful energies within the individual will become possible, directed and immense thereon impacting positively in both the external environments

of the concerned student(s), because the best and absolutely effective focus is resourced in its essence and nature. Above all, such a focus is fundamentally synchronized with all the other aspects of the martial arts holistically.

THE DIMENSIONS OF FOCUS (MEN)

THE INTEGRATION OF MIND AND VISUAL FOCUS. THE TRANSCENDENT FOCUS (TORIIRERU)

The Sensei should elaborate further to the student(s) regarding the intrinsic function and integration of the mental concentration and the eyes (visual function). In any technical function and engagement in the context of training, practice and combat, the essential intricacies of visual participation, perceptibility and technical dispensation are infused and synchronized in order to produce the quality of optimal efficacy and

exponentiality. Therefore, the starting point should be the condition of;

Meditation. Concentration. Perceptibility.

Penetration of Mind. Clarity. Visual Power. Auditory Power. Alfactory Power.

Which must work in total synergy. Thus empowering the individual with the specific and general potency, dispositions and

PHYSICAL DIMENSION

SPIRITUAL DIMENSION. MENTAL DIMENSION.

SOCIAL DIMENSION. EMOTIONAL DIMENSION.

MORAL DIMENSION. INTELLECTUAL DIMENSION.

THE TEACHER. THE STUDENT.

THE TEACHINGS. THE SCHOOL (DOJO)

PHILOSOPHY (TETSUAGAKU)

BODY. MIND. HEART. SPIRIT.

INTELLEGENCE (CHINO)

THE TEACHING (KYOIKU)

REALISATION (JIKHAN)

EXPERIENCE. (KEIKEN)


dispensation. Such a condition is also integrated with the capacity of pristine and well-defined cadences of movement and the reaction times. Essentially, the individual’s eyes and ears must be delicately trained to

the point that they can actually see and hear what ordinary people couldn’t see nor hear in any given moment. And thus having acquired the potentiation of having prestine capacity over the aspects of;

● The Sensei must further impress on the students that the eyes must be trained to acquire analytic, quick, critical and dynamic movement(s) in the upward, sideward and downward direction. And the ears to hear the most slightest or minute movements and be able to determine the distance, weight, shape and position of the source of such sound(s). Once the two standards become acquired and integrated by the student(s), such a student(s) would have certainly achieved a unique condition of having a resourced and perceptible focus that is vital

towards the attainment of analytic expansive visual field and focus. Furthermore, both the Sensei and the student(s) should take into full account the various intrinsical variances that enhances the quality of visual focus, and the desired effects and outcomes of same. Therefore, these crucial ingredients entail the following elements, below mentioned, which must be taken with constant cognizance in the aspects of training and the practice and implementation:

Observing Time. Analytic Time.

Reconstitution Time. Evaluation Time. SPACE. Reaction Time.

Assertion Time.

FORM.

Fluidity. Time. Exponentiality Time.

PRACTICE AND MEDITATION RESOURCEFUL MIND.

UNIFICATION OF BODY. MIND.SPIRIT.

TOTAL MENTAL CONCENTRATION. TOTAL PERCEPTIBILITY CONTACT.

VISUAL CONTACT AND PERCEPTIONAL CONTACT.

SUPERFICIAL VISUAL CONTACT. PENETRATING VISUAL CONTACT.

VISUAL AND PERCEPTIVE RANGE VARIANCES.


It is assured that once all the above factors had been mastered and ingrained adequately, the concerned individual(s) (student) would certainly attain a superior condition of having the fundamentality of a transcendent focus a focus that which entails the complete and total participation of body, mind and spirit in every moment of;

Focused Action Focused Non-Action

With absolute mindfulness and presence. However, all those who are concerned in this practice of focus must be adverted to the fact that this state of attainments is not a permanent condition. It become weak overtime precisely when it is not adequately

maintained through vigorous training, practice and meditation. THE MEDITATION AND FOCUS (ASPECTS). (JUKKO) The Sensei should assist the student(s) to comprehend and appreciate the importance of meditation. They must be encouraged to do same at home, work, school and everywhere when the opportunity arises or present itself. Meditation can be done while walking ( ), sitting down (Zazen)and for a few minutes only. Combined with meditation there should be the scope of praying and silence. It is a true fact that in the present day life, the discipline of meditation and

NO-MIND FLOWING MIND.

STRATEGICAL, TACTICAL RESPONSE AND VISUAL FIELD.

APPROPRIATE POSITION.

APPROPRIATE VIEW. APPROPRIATE INFLUENCE.

APPROPRIATE

(INTER) ACTION.

TARGET ENVIRONMENT.

LOCALIZED VISUAL FOCUS. PERVASIVE VISUAL FOCUS.

PERCEPTIONAL FOCUS. AUDITORY SENSITIVITY. DECEPTIVE FOCUS.

TACTICAL VIEW. TECHNICAL VIEW. ANALYTIC OBSERVATION. HYPONITIC FOCUS.

TOTAL AWARENESS. TOTAL PRESENCE.

DIFFERENTIATION. INTEGRATION.

TIMING. ANTICIPATION.

CONTRACTION. EXPANSION.

ADAPTABILITY. ADJUSTMENT.

TECHNICAL DIVERSITY. FOCUSED ACTION, FOCUSES NON-ACTION,

REACTION TIME.

STANDARD PERFORMANCE. EXPONENTIALITY.


silence is very much lacking and wanting, basically because of too much social activities and stress. It must be ensured by the Sensei that one of the training sessions should be devoted entirely to the act of meditation and silence. It is from this induction that the student(s) will eventually adopt the very procedure and use it as at their moments of convenience. It is possible that, initially the student(s) will not appreciate the significance of this session or technique but gradually they would realize its qualitative benefits and particularly when it permeates into their daily and general lifestyles as a point of beneficialness and demeanor. Therefore, the significance of meditation based on clarity of mind and focus in the context of mindfulness should not be underscored because it has the propensity of healing of the emotions and tranquility of mind and body. On the last note, the student(s) and reader are advised that the continuation of this subject will be found in volume three (Book Two) wherein the in-depth analysis and

viewpoint will be discussed and extended accordingly. THE POINT OF CLARITY (MEIRYOSA) The Sensei should always insist to the student(s) that they must have the perfect state of mental clarity which precisely impacts on the aspects and nature of their thinking (thoughts). The fact of clarity is a powerful dimension of mind and it affects the nature of perceptions, perspectives and feelings. These aspects once are ingrained in the element of clarity, they produce a distilled, precision and clear out thinking process that which is powerful against the indecision and confusion. Therefore, meditation is the vital key towards the attainment of the faculty of clarity. The depths of clarity will also impact on the clarity pf perceptivity, visualization definement of action and analysis. Thereby the overall spirit will be centred on the synergy of the impeccable state of crystalline fluidity and penetration.

CHAPTER ELEVEN

THE CIRCUIT TRAINING, FUNDAMENTALS.


[I] n our Way, it is emphasized that one must always seek and abide with the

truth. That in the search for the truth many illusions will fall down and one

would stand alone in the incredible glaring clarity of all things and becoming

enliventh once more. Thus whatever is there besides the truth will be but the

misguidance…”

THE ESSENCE OF CIRCUIT TRAINING

(SA KITTO) In this area the Sensei should advise that, when undertaking the procedure of weight training it is vital to have adequate body warming up exercises in order to provide the correct body temperature, suppleness of the muscles and joints. One of the best procedures to adopt and use inorder to attain the above objective is termed circuit training.

Basically, this system of training involves the use of a number of exercises, connected on purpose in order to attend at a go all the relevant body muscles and their development. These are usually done in a rapid pace and with definite connectedness and with repeated sequences in order to attention the following areas;

The leg muscles A The back muscles B The abdomen muscles C The chest, shoulder and arm

muscles D

However, when considering procedure the student(s) should do adequate planning and choice of the appropriate and relevant exercises, and the objectives to be achieved

at the end of the event. When in doubt, the assistance of the Sensei can be counted on in this regard.

THE SPECIFIC REQUISITES IN THE IN TRAINING SYSTEM. (HITSU YO JOKEN).

The student(s) when doing the circuit training plan and procedure, should bear in mind these pre-requisites;

The student(s) must first be familiar with different types of the exercises to be undertaken.

The selected exercises must be simple and not strenuous, so that

they can give the ability to repeat them as when necessary.

The selected exercises must provide full range of stretching and bending of the joints with potential for hurt and injury.

The exercises thus selected must be precisely related or relevant to the various techniques or functions to be eventually done after such a training process has finished.

Once these pre-requisites have been appreciated the student(s) should extend

A

D B

C


further his attention to the fact that and utmost he should choose the important exercise for each group of the muscles, work on it and use after ascertain their;

General effects Specific effects

and balance these findings against the functional aspects of the training rate and the target time. When executing the exercises in the circuit training the following important points must be considered as very important;

The procedure of doing these exercises is to move from one set of the exercises to another after completing the predetermined count.

When the sequence has been done, there should be no rest intervals, the process must be repeated once more.

When the procedure has been mastered and completed the inherent progression will take place

in that, with increased strength and muscular endurance the essence of qualitative repetitions will set in with maximum ease and enjoyment.

The student(s) should also realize this, when involved with the above ingredients, it is also essential to focus on oneself internally and externally in that;

One must have the insatiable courage, willpower, willingness, perseverance and intentions and visions to perform such strenuous work.

One must have sufficient understanding and utilization of his physical attributes of suppleness, mobility, speed, rhythm, judiciousness and strength within the ambit of total concentration, and commitment, sincerity and passion.

THE INTRINSICS OF THE LOADED

PRINCIPLE. (FUTAN).

It has been stated that it is advisable that the student(s) should commence weight training with heavier weights in order to gain the advantage of overall muscular development. Subsequently, to resort to the specific weight training procedures. However, related to this proposition is the significant principle of loaded muscles, which entails the following:

The Ordinary Load Principle. When the muscles are not subjected to any strenuous exertion they retain their ordinary capacity but cannot endure beyond such capacity thence the immediate effects of exhaustion and weakness set in quite fast.

The Overload Principle.

The muscles become subjected to working very hard than they normally do, the pressure is intense and very strenuous because everything is beyond the ordinary point. The effects of exhaustion and weakness does se tin but become over some by the commitment within the very action.

The Sensei must however point out that the inevitable advantage about the overloaded principle is this, once the very muscles are subjected to the ordinary load functions, the subsequent activity and normal functions or work become the tasks that are done with incredible qualities of;

Ease Simpleness Effortless Speed Accuracy Effectiveness Mobility Endurance Strength

and that the total outcome and results become quicker and thence the body becoming harder and stronger but saturated with the dimension of lightness, subtlety, sensitivity and finesse


THE QUALITY OF THE TRAINING

SCHEDULE. (HINSHITUSU)

The Sensei and the student(s) must further note that it is very important that the planning, and the schedule of training should fit one’s own needs and objectives whether in the short, medium or long term. Secondly, that the very schedule should be designed to complement and supplement that of the main schedule of the Dojo. In essence, at some crucial point they must be related to each other. Despite the above, the training schedule must entail these crucial ingredients which are;

It must have the capacity to develop the psychological attributes and conditions and give possession for the conomization of time [FIRST STAGE].

It must enhance the performance capacity of the techniques and other actions or functions, and also to

develop localized muscular endurance. Such capacity should be void of exaggerated actions and abnormal effort The whole action must have realistic capacity and capability [SECOND STAGE].

It must provide the capacity and latitude to do everything with a concentrated mind, infused with rhythm, speed and qualitative expression that which is consistent with the distribution of energy and judgement [THIRD STAGE]. Thence manifesting the essence of purposeful training because and ultimately, an student(s) who has greater components as above stated, achieves the best results and goals.

It must accommodate any adjustment that may be necessitated by center-focused training, interactive training, interrogative training systems and empathetic training systems.

THE INTRINSICS OF RESISTANCE AND THE BODY.

(TEIKO) When the weight training is done various entical aspect must be taken into pragmatic consideration being;

Training preparation, Training schedule, Training method

and must constantly be taken into full adherence. Furthermore, that the doing of weight training should not be continuos or consecutive but there must be periods of rest, in order to allow the body to recover. Even then, when the functions of grading or tournament become eminent within a reasonable time, the student(s) must abandon and or reduce completely the fact of weight training well in time. When this fact of weight training is reduced for such an occasion, there should be the deligent propensity of maintaining the body strength with consistant use of supple activity.

THE VARIATION OF BODY RESISTANCE AND WEIGHTING.

(HENKA) Given the overall comprehension of this field, and in particular the fact of awareness about the mechanisms of weight training, the Sensei should further advert the student(s) to be consciousness about the subtle existing relationship between the fact of weights and the consequence of body resistance. Initially, the student(s) when engaging in the process of weight training the weights per se, seems to overcome and or overwhelm him because at this phase same had not developed the capacity to with stand them. This position is regarded as negative body resistance which more often is rated as zero. However, with continous effort and assertion, the student(s) will become able to deal equally with the weights until such time that, the quantum of weights used seems to borne no further impacts or resistance. Therefore the true position is this, when the


body has acquired and or accumulated sufficient strength, the very strength overcomes the actual resistance given out by the weights in use. Thence the basic principle is that the equation between strength and resistance has been tilted in the fall over of strength or overboarded weight. Wherefore, the prevailing position would be that the weights will become lighter and with no exertion effect. When the situation such as this is experienced, that means that in order to remedy the anomally there must be positive adjustment(s) of the weights used in that, the weights should be increased. Once the weights had been increased the corresponding effects would be the point of regaining new levels of body exertion and resistance. The Sensei should inter alia advise the student(s) that, sometimes the same body resistance can be maintained throughout simply by taking reasonable intervals on weight training, thereon after resuming at low level weight resistance. Furthermore, that this actuality of same level weight resistance may also depend on the physique(cal) tune up of the student(s). It must also be impressed that the intervals due to illness can dramatically and adversely affect the body resistance levels. On the overall, the Sensei should urge the

student(s) are urged to appreciate the benefits of weight training on the aspects of the skills, techniques, dexterity and body density, but above all, to realize that the other great benefits are the incredible impetuses of or the propensities of;

Greater driving force and power. Endurance and powerful assertion. Speed and momentum and

lightness. Penetrativeness and stability.

which variables in the context of Kata and Kumute become the ultimate deciding factors, compounded with the dynamic aspect of equipoise and technical elegance. However, the Sensei should be quick to warn the student(s) that at no point in time, should they view or consider the fact of substituting the training, practice and application of Kata and Kumite with weight training. Should this be the intended position, that situation would produce the aspects of dysfunctionality and disproportionality in the context of technical ratio(s) the of skills, techniques, kata, kumite and technical diversity. Thus in a nutshell, such an approach would amount to the fact of faulty weight training. The fundamental essence of weight training is to create the ratio bases of supplement and or compensation on the elements of strength and other aspect of the art. Conversely, and with judicious thinking and reasonability, weight training should be synchronized, aligned, complemented and integrated with the intrincs of;

Theory

Application.

Concentration. Breathing. Focus.

Fluidity.

Training.

Technical Diversity.

Collateral Diversity.

Practice.

Standard performance


Strategy of Attack(s).

Abidance..

Comprehensive function analysis and differentiations..

Strategy of defence(s).

Action.

Physical Momentum.

Phychological Momentum.

Intellectual Momentum.

Intensifications of Emotions – thoughts.

Technique.

Strategy.

Skill(s)

Breathing

Focus.

Preparedness

Physical . Mental

THE INTRINSICS OF

FUNCTION.


The Sensei should invoice the student(s) to be diligent and constantly demanding regular and progressive exercise rather than the ordinary fact of developing the ordinary or general fitness of the body erratically. Therefore, the basic or ordinary fitness is a

standard base upon which the student(s) can develop the promodial conditions of exceptional;

Specialised fitness. Specialised technical skills

Quality.

Scope.

Change.

Rate.

Scope.

Decisivity.

Time.

Penetration.

Variance.

Conversion.

Resilience.

The cycle of momentums Energy. Strength. Force.

Fullness.

Emptiness.

Perceptivity. Shiftings.

Complementation.

Duration.

Body.

Mind.

Heart.

Technique(s).

Strategy(s).

Standards.

Awareness.

Experience.

Skill(s).

Meaning.

Centering.

Roundness.

Direction.

Quantity

Quantity.

Perceptivity.

Sensitivity.

Essence

Spirit.

Depth.

Wholeness.

Emptiness. Universality.

Form.

Substance Clarity.


It should also be noted that, it is important to appreciate the fact that, when the bouts of weight training had been completed and the physiological adjustments been effected, the student(s) should after some reasonable

intervals complimented these with meditation and breathing exercise, thereafter to acquire sufficient rests for the fact of body recovery.

GENERAL BODY WEIGHT TRAINING.

SPECIFIC BODY WEIGHT TRAINING.

BREATHING.

MEDITATION.

RETIREMENT.

BODY RECOVERY.


CHAPTER TWELVE THE STANDARD OF FUNCTIONALITY

FUNDAMENTALS

[I]n our way of Oikado, the subtle essence is not grounded in the aspect

Charisma, Rhetoric, Pomposity Flamboyance, self seeking, reputations and

stylism. These are consideredto be the superficiatities that go into the fact

of compensation for the lack of substance. In our Way, the significant

essence is to produce the essential intrinsic of substance within one’s own

depth of feeling, thinking and action. Thus being the profound total

manifestation of the dimension of uniqueness that which goes deeper into and

beyond definement and compare. Whence the point of attaining the splendid

faculty of oneness and distinctness…”

THE EXPANDED SPECTRUM OF STANDARD PERFORMANCE

(KAKUCHO SURU) It is common cause that every student(s) who subscribes to the teachings of the dojo, must at some point undergo the process and fact of creating the platform of standard performance. Essentially, there are various component(s) that go into the standard performance creation which would entail the basics and essentialities of:

The presentation(s) of the concept of the Activity (technical or otherwise).

The definitions, meanings, rationalization, importance, the

dimensions and measurements of definement.

The patent demonstrations nature quality of choreographic, expressions and postulations.

The inclusive comparativity(s) and differentiations, aspects of the total entity of the concept(s) and actions.

When the above foundation has been made, the next important phase would be centred on the fact of initiation and implementation of the activity, which inter-alia entails the critical and entical conditions of:

What is to be done. How is to be done. When is it to be done.

Why is it done. When this is now the case, the Sensei must ensure that the student(s) effective understanding and participation is thoroughly monitored, captured and aligned to the present action. It should not be important to demand the fact of attention, focus and concentration at this stage. All that is vitally required is the mere awareness, captivation, effort and initiative from the student(s). Other vital ingredients will and by way of natural adaptation become assimilated, adopted and or incalculated in the overall performance on the gradual scales of progression. At this juncture, the Sensei should be fully aware, alive and also enlisting the factors of:

Auditory faculty Visual Faculty Kinesthetic Faculty

Of each student(s), and further that each student(s) would be entirely dependant on any of these, and on different intensities. Therefore, the spectrum of presentation and implementation must be flexible, accommodative, expansive and inclusive in order to provide the overall effective engagement and participation of each and every student(s). In the scope of this exercise, the critical question become that of the fact of defining the nature, aspects and quality of standard performance.


Therefore and given this position, and without being over technical and superfluous, it should suffice to state that the definition of this specialty it is the specific or special method, manner, approach and or action that which is ordinarily expected to be adhered to whenever same is being executed or implemented. And same being gauge and or measured against the commonly accepted principles, methods and or standards. Thereon, out of this effective adherence the anticipated outcomes and benefits can be accrued and or realized, as a natural consequence from the activity. The Sensei should also be alive to the fact that, when the above state is being taught and ingrained in the student(s) there would be ample ground and latitude of variances, discrepancies and inconsistencies due to the fact and or prompted by the various physical and psychological inclinations and dispositions inherent in very student(s). But then and over time, there would be the moment by moment progressive changes and adherence to the normal and general standard, and of course, subject to the principle of common but differentiated ability and potentials. Notwithstanding the aspects

of variances in the order of implementation, the overall standard created would achieve the effective goal and objective of allowing each student(s) to apply himself/herself normally and harmoniously, appropriately, synergetically and confidentially throughout. THE IMPERATIVE OF STANDARD PERFORMANCE

(KINKYU NO) The Sensei must inter alia inform the student(s) that the aspect of standard performance involves the ingredients of physical participation, mental participation and spiritual participation in the splendid condition of:

Synergy. Mentalization. Interaction. Intensification. Pacification. Actualization.

Therefore, the essential qualities of total commitment, effort and investment in the fact of consistent training, practice and application should not be under estimated or even ignored. Intrinsically, there are other crucial dynamics inherent in the creation of quality standard performance which inter alia includes

Speed . Power

.Concentration . Momentum Force. Stability.

S T A N D A

.Resilience Focus Comfort. Disarray.

DIMENSIONS OF FOCUS. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL.

The Dimension of Penetration.

The Dimensions of Momentum.

The Dimension of Reaction.

The Dimension of Expansions.

The Dimension of Balance.

I N T E N S I F I C A T I O N S

The Dimension of Energy.

The Dimensions of

Proaction. The Dimension of

Breathing. The Dimensions of

Force. The Dimension of

Fluidity.

THE DIMENSION OF EQUIPOISE.

Concentration. Momentum.


Wherefore and in the overall, the Sensei should point out to the student that, a good (quality) standard performance will correspondily produce good and quality skills, techniques strategies and

applications. In short the equation is fixed and very vital to adhere to it. The Sensei should also go further to show the student(s) that once the standard performance is set, correspondingly the fundamental capacity (potential) of the

.Variance Adherence.

.Emphasy Emptiness.

.Sequence. Intensity..

.Ease. Timing.

.Fluidity. Conversion..

.Diffusion. Equilibrum.

Strength. Gentleness.

.Brilliance. Intention.

.Expansion. Grace.

.Form. Change.

.Clarity. Eloquence.

.Tact. Reception.

Subtlely. Perceptivity.

Harmony. Digression.

Judgment. Estimation.

Augmentation. Differentiation.

Change. Participation.

Elegance. Difinity.

Creativity. Compactness.

Distinctivity. Space.

Substance. Dimension.

Contraction. Concept

.Intelligence. Uniqueness.

.Essence. Compartment.

.Assertion. Finesse.

.Effort. Depth

.Rhythm. Tempo.

.Configuration. Limitation.

.Simplicity. Compendium.

.Chaos. Pacification.

.Progravity. Stillness.

.Expression. Definement.

.Balance. Intuition.

Profoundness. Hardness.

Essentiality. Delicate.

Intrication. Roundness.

Penetration. Effortlessness.

Ratio. Integration.

Proportionality. Synergy.

Efficacy. Complexity.

Congruence. Antithesis.

Serenity. Anti-Gravity.

Sensitivity. Immensity.

Initiative. Alignment.

.View. Shifting. Fluidness. Centering. Position.

Influence.

Body. Mind. Heart. Spirit. Emotions.

The Skill. The Technique(s). The Strategy(s).

The Theory. The Training. The Practice. The Definement. The Application.

The Standard of Functionality. The Standard of Diversity.

.Dominance. Subtlety. Concession. Platitude.

Activity ABIDANCE.


owner of such a standard will be enhanced or increased in proportion and in exponentially. Therefore it must be demonstrated that;

The quality and measure of standard performance will affect or impact on the outcomes anticipated.

The quality of standard performance will inversely impact or affect the functional standard and potential, capacity, dimension of skills and exponentiality of the owner.

The functional standard will dimetrically impact on the technical outputs, objectives and goal of the specification, special action or general condition.

The fact of Exponentiality is entirely dependend on the dynamic quality of the functional standard and the resource of technical diversity. It must be stressed that technical diversity is the reservoir of various techniques, tactics and strategies. Conversely and imperatively, the Sensei must improve on the vital and dynamic linkage and leveraged that are existing between and within the intrinsic aspects.

The Performance Standard, The Functional Standard, The Technical Standard,

because these are interwoven and intricated in the delicate dimensions of substance, balance and interaction. THE ATTAIMENT OF QUALITY FUNCTIONAL STANDARD The student(s) when involved in their workouts they should basically and committedly pay full attention and focus on the basics (kihon). The basics are the good foundation of good quality standard performance which then, will automatically transform and translate into good quality functional standard. Naturally and dimetrically, the student(s) with quality functional standard will exhibit and effectively produce the exponential skills, techniques and strategies that are profound,

distinctive, pronounced, potent and of difinity. Thus and then, enhancing the quality and standard of comprehensive function, participation, manifestation and congruence. These then would penultimately impact on the subtle and patent aspects of the student(s):

Form Substance Essence Immensity Essentiality Equipoise

In all the dimensions of theory, training, practice, application, appreciation, definement, interpretation, manifestation and distinctiveness. And over time, the aspect of impeccable brilliance, articulation, expression, interactiveness will become pronounced and reformulated in order to attain the incredible conditions and dimensions of uniqueness and universal impactation in any situation and environment. However, apart from the above and the obvious, this incredible condition alluded to can never be attained without the willingness, commitment, intensions, desire, vision, aspiration and will power of the very student(s) to become the monument(s) that has made their best to become better in the realm of their martial arts. Therefore, it stands to reason that, there is no Sensei who can whatsoever ingrain and instill the aforegoing goal of being the best amongst the best in any student(s), it is thus by necessary implication the domain of the student(s) choice. THE FUNCTIONALITY STANDARD AND MENTAL DIMENSION

(SEISHINTEKI NA) It must be noted by both the Sensei and the student(s) that in the martial arts of whatever style, the focul point is always the dimensions of the mind. Wherefore being given this position and dispensation, the linkage of functionality standard into the mental interaction between the two, and in particular to the auditory dimensions of the


student(s) must be refined with critical effectiveness. It must be impressed herein that, this synopsis does not fall in fours in the scope of this present thesis, but nonetheless it will be presented in orbiter, and for its future discussion and relevancy elsewhere. Thus the main purpose is to give the student(s) a glimpse and window to same. Inherently and obviously, it is common cause to both the Sensei and the student(s) that ninety percent of their martial arts activities are done throughout within the aspects of visual dimensions. Therefore, this factor and or fact translates to mean that without the eyes (visual interactive participation), the student(s) and the Sensei can and could perform with absolute feeble content or not at all. If then this is the case, this situation will definitely put and place both the Sensei and the student(s) in a precarious position of vulnerability, incapacitation and downfall once their eye sight is conquered, demolished and or nuetralised. Therefore in our system (Oikado) it is incumbent on the Sensei and the student(s) that in the course of their study, training, practice and application, they should engage in doing all these activities in a blindfolded state (meka kushi) and condition. The process is gradual but then it intensifies with the maturity of the student(s) in this speciality. In this speciality the student(s) is initiated and ingrained into the most difficult area of using his auditory system which is sensitively linked to the total focus and concentration of the mind, this inter alia involings the following:

To see, position and to react to any

situation entirely with the mind.

To use the elements of sound,

motion, darkness, smell and any subtle reactions with an absolute point of mental clarity, precision, accuracy and decisiveness.

To define the aspects of distance, motion, direction, weight, size, height, space, depth and so on.

Complete utilization of the faculties and intensities of the nose, ears and touch.

When all the above aspects and faculties had been elevated to the required state of sensitivity and perceptibility, then the individual will be equipped with the profound skill and ability to engage and counter engage any opponent and or situation, whenever his sight has been incapacitated, and this delicate speciality is termed yogen-jitsu. Conversely, the student(s) should vitally take upon himself (seniors only) to practice this skill at his home and specifically in an empty room to avoid collisions and injuries. Initially, it must be the basic phase(s) of kicking, punching, blocking then followed by the practice of forms. This is important because in the dojo setting the resources of time, space and supervision may limit the opportunity to do this adequately. However, it is stressed that in the implementation of this skill extreme caution must be exercised, and inter alia the participation of meditation in stillness, imagination, conceptualization will also enhance the potential quality of such an acquisition. In this speciality, the main thrust and substance is entirely centred on the fact that, the mental concentration, focus, sensitivity, perceptivity, intuitivity, and cognitivity are all integrated and synergized and projected into the entire environment into a point of completeness, in the entire sphere of engagement. Furthermore the total reactionary function must be at its best, it should be at its optimum accuracy, speed and decisiveness. Therefore having opined this overview, and by explicit or implicity terms and implications, the quality, expertise and synergetic power, distinctivity and definements of substance, cannot be undermined, neglected nor misplaced;

The qualitative nature and status of standard performance, standard of functionality, standard of technical diversity and exponentiality..

The standard of knowledge, training, physique, and technical and tactical intelligence

Because they depend and are constituted in the whole integral nature of this unique skill


and art. It suffices to point out this, any sensible student(s) will in the ordinary course of time enlist the assistance and participation of his Sensei in the development of this technical faculty and dimensions. However on the succinct angle, note and emphasization, the Sensei and the student(s) should always put in mind the fact that, the underpinning nature, scope and function of this speciality is effected under extreme exigency or crisis such as in blindness, then the engagement of the transmutation of functionality and to re-engage the intrastrategy of enlisting and utilization of the innate faculties and associated powers of the mind at the point of critical moment of adversity become the utmost inevitability Wherefore, once this critical realization has been embraced, the Sensei must go further and deeper into

ingraining in the student(s) the profound and resilient faculty and capacity which is to flow with time, change, the environment, blend with and into everything, and become that which he ought to be. This is very important because in all essence and essentiality whatever goes on inside the mind become metabolized and the body attains and manifest itself into that aspect of dimension, on the salient points of total synergy, momentum and affinity. Given this position and achievement, the Sensei would have done the student(s) the greatest service in the development of this intrinsic skill, consequently he would made the student(s) to go far beyond the limitations of the purpose and exponentiality in the cycle and dimensions of defence and attack.


CHAPTER THIRTEEN

THE PARTICIPATION OF MIND, FUNDAMENTALS.

[I]n the Way of martial arts, the profound essence is grounded on the virtues

of reconciling and removing inner conflicts, ceasing the feelings of hostility

and the chaos of our emotions. Thus going beneath the surface of what we

are, and unleashing the incredible substance and power of compassion,

humility and embracement…” THE ESSENCE OF THE ESSENTIAL MIND. (SEISHINTEKI NA) When the Sensei is inducting the student(s) in the speciality of weight training, he should among other things impress on the importance of the mind. The thrust of this focus is geared towards making the student(s) aware of the significance of mind participation in all their activities, and essential in weight training. Therefore it would be essential for the student(s) to realize that when doing weight training the mind must be focused on the task at hand and some must have the attributes of

Positive meaning and purpose. Specific goal in view and outcome. Concentration and stability.

With these elements it becomes very possible to infuse the senses of commitment, diligence and accomplishment in gradual terms of progressions. It is therefore important that the student(s) physiological state and framework should be positively adapted and favourable, so as to overcome the context of such a strenuous exercise. Wherefore, in the event that the student(s) mind is not favourable, it is advisable that the fact of weight training should be suspended altogether, alternately same be but,

Light Brief

so that other psychological and physiological inconveniences can altogether be prevented or avoided. Then, when in the exertion session the said student(s) can conveniently adjust the rate and tempo of the execution of the weight training in order to compensate the past deficiency experienced. Thus it is the duty of the Sensei to monitor the psychological moods or set up of the Student(s) constantly. It must always be appreciated that in the doing of any martial arts activity, two important techniques and systems must be developed, infused and accorded the appropriate attention. These dynamic techniques are the breathing and meditation because they have profound impacts on the total standard performance and manifestation of the of true potential and quality of any activity. THE CATAGORIZATION OF WEIGHT TRAINING SYSTEMS. (HANCHU). The Sensei should make the Student(s) alive to the fact that, it is very important to have regular practice of weight training rather than the sporatic or erratic phases of practice. Secondly, that each session must be absolutely devoted to the aspect of muscle development and strength thence it must contain the elements of intensity and


strenuousness. Therefore, the schedule of such practice must be divided into these two categories which generally are;

The weight training that develops the overall or general body.

The weight training that develops

the specific muscles region of the body, for specialized techiniques and skill(s).

THE SPECIALIZED WEIGHT TRAINING SYSTEMS. (SENMONTEKI NIYARU) The Student(s) by now would be conversant as to the type of polarity that he has respecting the technical preference and the optimum functional capacity over such techniques. Thence he will either be the kick orientated exponent or the punch orientated exponent thereby the specific weight training will apply to the particular muscle region that accords the technical polarity preferred as follows;

Therefore once the distinction has been attained the most critical determining factors will now be the intended objective(s) of such specialized weight training and the variances and the intensity of the rate of the tempo. In the overall context of center-focus training system will prove to be more beneficial. This is very important because the actual development of;

Fitness, Technical and skill diversity, Standard performance, Exponentiality.

which are very important and indispensable towards the development and maintenance of the body’s general fitness in a state of absolute energisation, awareness, fullness and wholeness.

THE INTRINSICS OF KNOWLEDGE AND DISPENSATION.

(NINSHIKI). Once the Sensei has expanded on the abovementioned consideration had been visited and the matrix of it being discerned, then it would relatively easier for the student(s) to execute all the basic transformational functions of both the mind-body in total synergy and formless. Wherefore, the student(s) must certainly have the potential and the capacity to be inquisitive intellectually and otherwise so that one can gain the intrinsic dimensions of;

Knowing how to perform certain activities or exercises.

Why they are performed in that unique or general context.

GENERAL BODY WEIGHT TRAINING.

SPECIFIC WEIGHT TRAINING.

SPECIFIC WEIGHT TRAINING.

SPECIALISED TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT: PUNCHES.

TEMPO RATE ADJUSTMENT.

COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE.

SPECIALISED TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT: KICKS.


How they relate or collate to other specific or general skills, techniques and strategies, thence the aspect of comparative analysis and application become involved.

It is through the process above, that the student(s) can acquire the skills of latitude and depth of,

Exponentiality Understanding Insight Experience

Which would ultimately lead to the total attainments of holistic function, expression, substance and form in the martial art(s) enterprise. Further to the above is the requirement that the student(s) whenever he is doing the weight training, must congruently infuse the dynamic elements of breathing power and the body, and inter alia invoking the powerful dimensions, centres, and the participation of the

The cranial point, The heart point, The sacral point,

BREATHING.

GENERAL BODYWORK THEORY.

MEDITATION


THE PRECAUTIONARY STANDARDS IN

WEIGHT TRAINING. (YOJIN).

The Sensei should always stress and insist on the standards and measures of safety

when weight training is done in the Dojo. Similarly, when student(s) are doing the weight training exercises they must do so with extreme caution in order to avoid injuries of whatever nature in that one must adopt and follow these basic procedures.

WEIGHT TRAINING. TEMP - RATE

HANDWORK THEORY PRACTICE.

LEGWORK THEORY PRACTICE.

EXPANDING AND CONTRACTING

ENERGY.

SPECIALISED TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT

MIND-BODY FIELDS.

STANDARD PERFOMRANCE.

COMPREHENSIVE CAPACITY.

TEMPO.RATE TRAINING.

COMPENDIUM FUNCTION.

PENETRATIVE FORCE.

PENETRATIVE POWER.

ANTICIPATION CHANGE.

COLLATERAL DIVERSITY.

TIMING.

MAIN TECHNICAL DIVERSITY.

TRANSFORMATIONAL CAPACITY.

TECHNICAL DIVERGENCES.

TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS.

FORM.

MIND. BODY. SPIRIT.

BODYWEIGHT VARIANCE.

FORMLESS.

TECHNIQUE(S)

STRATEGY(S)

SKILL(S).


Always before and after the fact of

weight training the student(s) must do the warming up and suppling exercise, and even get involved in slow and fast running of the benefit of toning the body.

The process of weight training should be gentle and at even pace, one should not be aggressive about the action(s).

One should never lift or use weights that are heavier than the amount of weight that his own body can tolerate. Always use the only weights that one can actually deal with at the time and gradually increase the load.

All the weights that have been assembled must be tightly screwed, furthermore, any loose weights must be removed from the ground nearby and be kept at some distance from the place of one’s workout.

In the training room fresh air should be constantly available and the atmosphere of quietness should prevail.

One should make a small chart wherein he can record the first set-weight that had started the weight training, then constantly record only new weight set as are added. In this way the student(s) will be able to monitor the progressive development thence the formulation of the student(s) chart.

Finally, the Student(s) should always eat balanced food, drink sufficient liquids, have sufficient rest and sleep. He must also have regular medical check ups and also consider food supplements as shall be advised by the medical experts.

With the aforegoing, it is hoped that the student(s) will be safe from any potential harm or injury. However, it is advised that the joining of gymnasium and collective weight training can be one great value and beneficialness because student(s) will get expert, guidance. On the other hand, the Sensei must invoice the Student(s) to the fact that the aspects of

mental strength comes about through the intensification and continuous engagement and indulgence in the fact of subtle breathing skills and techniques, concentration and meditation. And thus, with constant practice the ultimate vital process of the unification of body and mind (the Kanzeon) can become acquired with profound dimensions of internal strength and resilience, which must be and intensily compounded and integrated with the vitalistics of the nine levels of power and the eight levels of power, into one spirit and one essence.

INTERCHANGE(S) AND THE OPPOSITE

(ACTION) (KOKAN).

When the basic understanding and use of the principles of the opposite is established in the Student(s), the Sensei should extend same into the context of Kata, Kumite and Techniques so that the student(s) can become dynamic in the scope of inter change(s) and application(s). What is of greatest significance is for the Sensei to show the studentry that in essence, martial art science basically utilizes, operates, depends and is actioned on the dynamic principles of the essentials of;

The Half. The Whole.

which in their constant state of interaction must give way for each other, be harmonized and be clinically complementory. The main point being to avoid the condition of stagnation and inefficacy. When the principle(s) of the half and the whole is actioned and adhered to, then the propensity and properties of synergy, vitalisticness, effectiveness equilibrium, momentum, flow, resilience fluidity and wholeness emerges with tremendous power, force, strength and substantive essence. Therefore, the dynamic sequences become thus patterned or fashioned along these lines;


Assuming one half is and as the basis of function and activity(ACTION).

Then that means the other half is not in full engagement but docile or passive or in non-action (ABIDANCE).

Wherefore, the above premise with finally shows that the two halves are in the conditions of

Activity (Full). Abidance (empty).

THE DIMENSION OF RECONSTITUTION.

In the same latitude, it is important to realize that the activity of the other half cannot be continuous in this condition, there must be alternation or change so that it can get the moment of rest or recovery. Thus the other half must take over and continue the action. This condition is mandatory, natural, logical and realistic. Therefore, the import is that there must be the element, moment and fact of change. Conversely, the process of effecting this change is termed the point of shifting(s). This shifting causes that the half that has been dormant (passive) must take over the activity, so that the other half could assume the condition of recovery or passiveness. This very subtle process is thus termed the point of complementation. In the nutshell, the second is complementary to the first half and consequently, in the overall both halves are involved into the whole activity by giving each other an opportunity to play its own part. This dynamic condition and result is considered to be the constitution of the whole. Thereon, the process will be continuous be cyclic whence one half will complement the other thus the whole become effective in participations. The very process is essentially synergrtic, intrinsic, fluid, dynamic and subtle in nature and implementation because this it is not a static or fixed condition of function and activity. Given the above scenario, the Sensei can translate this situate into simplistic terms in that, he can demonstrate same to the student(s) in the technical terms and

context, when one leg is kicking, the other leg will give the balance and support. Then later on, the leg that had been supporting the other will effect its own kick(s) when it is its turn. Therefore, the total outcome and output will be that in the whole momentum of the activity, each leg did get the opportunity to kick and complimenting the other. In this very analogy, that would be the manifestation of the principles of ACTIVITY AND ABIDANCE. The Sensei should ingrain the above concept in the student(s) the full awareness, and understanding and undertakings in the contexts of the processes; . Training. . Practice. . Application. .Integration. .Analysis .Interpretation. THE INTERNAL CYCLE OF FORCE AND

ENERGY. (SHUKI).

When the aforesaid had been articulated to the student(s) the Sensei must affirm by pointing out that,constant cycle of the halves and counter halves will be at utmost interplay every moment by moment. This would be as such until the whole objective is fully and totally achieved as whole. Therefore and in the ultimate, the whole aspect of martial arts is governed and is dependent on this very intrinsic cycle of interchange(s) and manifestations. Consequently, and in the overall the student(s) should emerge with the fullest and deeper sense of awareness, perceptivity and potentiality to experience, utilize and depend on the vital aspect of the various innate and subtle momentums.

The Sensei of internal circulatory force and the energy in order to attain a complete fabric of technical and non technical sustainability in this overall functions. Essentially therefore, the circulatory propensity as aforementioned will come about due to the cycling momentum(s) Ikioi of the two complementary halves or the opposites in the various dimensions essentially are;


The physical momentum The psychological momentum

The intellectual momentum The spiritual momentum

Which then functioning interdependently, harmoniously, interactively and in constant equilibrium. The very process of interchanges will entirely depend on the nature of the activity and the intensifications of the various variables therein and about. Consequently, the outcome will be the inevitability of the acquisition, manifestation and capacity of the elegant and exquisite exponentiality.

The Sensei should further point out and as of necessity that, the essential essence and core of the dynamics of shiftings between the two opposites (halves) will continuously and automatically create and produce new conditions, openings, demands and strategies that will demand infusion of superior and tactical variations, potential and exponentiations that would affect the essence and substantiveness of

Movements(s) Momentums(s) Transference(s) Fluidness. Transitions. Function(s).

Efficacy. Effortlessness

In the overall cause and in the scope of shiftings towards the dynamic point and state of the between,

Emptiness – Fullness. Fullness – Emptiness.

Therefore, in the point of absolute clarity and impact the Sensei should emphasize and show the student(s) that the momentum of the shiftings will require absolute sensitivity, perceptivity and subtle because in the entire process the whole function will be done without deliberate consciousness but in the conditions spontainuity. In this process of spontaneous reaction and action the general trend will be that;

There would be movement from the condition of fullness to that of emptiness.

When the conditions of fullness has

exhausted its limits, there would be a mandatory phase of subtle respite, reversal and shifting.

STUDENT(S) THE TECHNIQUE(S)

THE SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM.

THE PHYSICAL MOMENTUM.

SENSE OF INTERNAL CIRCULATORY ENERGY.

FORCE. SYNERGY. ESSENSE.

THE INTELLECTUAL MOMENTUM.

THE PHYCHOLOGICAL MOMENTUM.

THE TECHNICAL MOMENTUM.


When in the conditions of emptiness

there would be movement into the condition of fullness. Thus the whole process become cyclic in nature , scope and essence.

Wherefore and in the context of the above dispensation, the Sensei should be in a comfortable position to inform the student(s) about the fact that in the technical context the overall essence translate into this.

Once the shiftings between the conditions of emptiness and fullness have been effected, with immediacy the strategy of attack – defence, and defence – attack is born and implemented which is termed Hente.

That in the course and scope of the shiftings the alternative change between the regular and the irregular is born and implemented with immediacy, which is termed……………….

That the ratio and proportionality

balance and the equation between defence and attach, attack and defence is born and implemented with immediacy which is termed…………………………..

That the functional ratio and

propensity between the internal and the external is born and implemented with immediacy, which is termed…………………..

That the interfunctions and

manifestations of the eight powers, nine powers, and other variables come immediately into the forefront,

in order to provide the external and internal equilibrium, efficacy and interactive complementation, which is termed………………….

INDIVIDUAL TECHNIQUE(S)


On the ending note, the Sensei must impress the significant role of the

momentums of fluidity, expansion and contraction of both energy, force, power,

STUDENT(S)

CLOSE.

OPEN.

FAST.

RAISE.

STRETCH

SLOW.

FALL.

RECOIL.

STABILITY.

DEFENCE.

ATTACK.

INHALE.

SOFT.

ABIDANCE.

EMPTINESS. FULLNESS.

MOTION.

EXHALE.

HARD.

ACTIVE.

HALF. WHOLE

COMPLEMENTARY

INTERACTIONS.

TECHNIQUE(S).

STRATEGY(S).

THEORY.

SKILL(S)

PRACTICE. TRAINING.

APPLICATION.

BODY.

MIND.

HEART.

UNIFICATION EXPONENTIALITY.

SPIRIT.

S S T H R I A F T T E I G N Y G S O F


speed, strength, focus, breathing and above all, total concentration in every minute action and reaction. Finally, that all these aspects must be carried out with the elements of elegance, technical maturation, eloquence

and impeccable decisiveness, which is the fundamental faculty in the dynamic attribute of the masters with profound faculty and energization of mind, body and spirit in total Oneness.


CHAPTER FOURTEEN.

THE PRACTICE OF PHILOSOPHY, FUNDAMENTALS.

[T]he coherency between that which is soft and hard creates a delicate and

boundless force of balance. Whatever that is absolutely strong, its weak thus

is the duality of all the apparent things. Therefore to be absolute and whole

have no fragmented mind …” THE ESSENCE OF CRITICAL PHILOSOPHY.

(TETSUGAJU)

In the progressive learning and practice of martial arts, the Sensei would inevitably reach a point of intense realization that the entirety of the martial arts is not only about the basic aspects of the;

Opponent Technique Combat Skills Application Strategy

But rather the essence of attaining a higher condition of transcending point of being a human being that possesses some immense transcendent quality of character, pervasity, knowing and empowerment, mentally, morally and spiritually thereby gaining entry into the Second Attention. Thence such a realization will definitely show that the rudimentary aspects of training and practice are basically precursors to a higher state of mind and thinking which is the genuine condition and superior to the mastery of techniques, strategy and combat skills. This new platitude and mindset is definitely wide, deep and decisive in terms of contents, meanings and objectives that ultimately leads to a side of new and redefined dimensions of ones;

Character. Personality. Perspectives. Morality.

Perceptions, Spirituality The Hard Techniques.

Realistic and clinical analysis of the bulk of martial arts training involves the body in action through blocking, kicking, punching and other dexterities. Consequently, the body receives much regimentation and technical articulation and, such techniques are regarded to be the hard techniques thence termed the earth.

The Soft Techniques. These techniques are more pertinent to the mind and its intrinsic cultivation they cover the ranges from poetry, art, philosophy, reading, music and writing. They are essentially fluid and providing the inner focus, refinement, essence, substance and rebalance thence termed the water. Therefore, it is essential that the hard and the soft techniques should be reconciled, integrated, balanced and placed in synergy in order to acquire the profound state of synergy, transcendent harmony, internal equilibrium and enlightenment. The Sensei has a duty to advice and to urge his students to adopt and practice the soft techniques as a mandatory supplement to the crude techniques, thereby attaining a delicate crucial balance and harmonization between the hard and the soft (GO and JU).

The Poignancy of Soft Techniques.


Martial arts albeit any tradition that is taught in a dojo must have its own fundamental;

Precepts Principles Philosophy

Which are principally inherent conditions and qualities in all martial arts. The significance of such teaching will inter alia permeate , percolate and provide;

A provision for moral and spiritual education and development, intelligence and sustenance.

Provision for insights, foresight and contemplation on moral and spiritual realities and values.

Provision for sensitivity to the principles of humility, compassion, respect, dignity, simplicity, honesty and discipline.

Ultimately providing the aptitude to build up the ultimate moral, mental and spiritual personality, character(s) and discipline of the student(s).

Somehow it may happen that the Sensei doesn’t advocate the teaching of the soft techniques (philosophy), for reasons best known to himself but rather emphasizing on the core elements of technicalities only. Indeed such a preference is good and applauded but to what extent and merit? What enduring benefits will that approach accrue on the students? Basically it is in the best interest of the students being the recipients, who definitely need such an important aspect of martial arts. As a matter of truth and right they are entitled to this fundamental knowledge. To derive such teaching will definitely be an unprecedented venture and blatant point of

dysfunctionality in the platitudes of under teaching or dysfunctional teaching of martial arts. [T]hose who seek the knowledge of truth should discern the wisdom of the sages, for they give it without a price except to abide by its profoundness. Therefore the arrogant will see no power in that, by whatsoever is there outside the truth is but misguidance…” Therefore, the teaching of philosophy is an integral part of all martial arts directly or indirectly, and this fact cannot be negotiated nor compromised. When these teachings are provided, they would almost invariably cover the social, moral, intellectual and spiritual faculties and other concerns, because these aspects are in keeping and pivotal in the making and shaping of the characteristics and integrity of individuals and in making them to become the students who are saturated with;

Energized Bodies, Resourced Minds, Immense wisdom. Efficacy of Centering Profound essence Cultured heart, Elevated Spirits, Depth of meaning and centering Resourced Experience Profound Presence The Essence of Transformance and Benefit.

Once the teachings have been initiated they would directly impact on the inner-self and substance of the concerned student(s) and would inevitably cause great in shiftings and transformations with some measure of sustained depth awareness about all the reality as it is. The student(s) will also be endowed with the immense qualities of;

WISDOM.

KNOWLEDGE.


Once the abovementioned have been attained in their gradual ascendancy, the remarkability of the student(s) concerned would not fail anyone to realize and appreciate in the long run. However and having opined as above, the Sensei must always endeavour to set aside special sessions for the optimum cultivation and articulation in the spheres of philosophy of the martial arts. This would be of great benefit to himself and the student(s) and such a benefit will permeate into their professional, academic and social lives. Such philosophical wisdom shouldn’t be taken cynically, for granted and/or as of no significance. Their essence of depth and meaning is subtle fundamentally profound, re-focusing and definitely impacting on the moral and spiritual foundations of the concerned student(s) in the second attention. Therefore and at times, it is crucial to have an aptitude that is far beyond the mirages of myth and dogma. The Condition of Analytic Thinking.

(BUNSEKI) Student(s) must be actively engaged in critical dialogue, their points of view be assimilated and commented upon with analytic precision, guidance so that their level of aptitude, understanding and knowing become dynamically and flourished in the dojo. For senior students, a researched presentation and/or examination should be considered in this area as part of his/her assessment to higher gradings because this aspect gives them great room for intellectual function, experience and growth. A Sensei of small

mind would certainly not advocate this great challenge and fear to his intellectual faculty and ability. This approach and condition is to assist and ensure that all students do eventually become intellectually independent and student(s) of critical thinking and trained minds. This is then compounded with moral and spiritual dynamism, character and individuality. Inherently, the Sensei and his dojo must be able to provide his/her students with;

Physical techniques. Philosophical techniques. Spiritual techniques. Social techniques

In order that the whole process of teaching martial arts becomes comprehensive, completely holistic and whole. It must also be pointed out that, the process of under teaching martial arts, eventually creates a situation whereby the students so taught become rendered imbalanced or skewed in their understanding and appreciation of the essence of training their martial arts. Essentially, they do not see any intrinsic philosophical relationship between the aspect of wholeness and they even consider same to be irrelevant regarding;

Moral cultivation Intellectual cultivation Spiritual cultivation

within the martial arts. To them technical knowledge is the panacea and that is all that matters and overtime, they end up forsaken and hollow in their ignorance. Therefore it is incumbent on the Sensei, to do the best to

EXPERIENCE.

UNDERSTANDING. MINDFULNESS. PATIENCE.

PERVASIVENESS. WHOLENESS.

INTEGRITY. RESOLVE.

SILENCE. OBSERVANCE.

ENLIGHTENMENT. AWAKENING.


guarantee that the students in the dojo, do partake of the philosophy as outlined below in order that they can achieve their own holistic platitude of understanding and growth in their experience of martial arts. More so that, in our Way we are sustained and bound together by this wondrous philosophy. THE ESSENCE OF GREAT TEACHINGS IN OUR MARTIAL ARTS.

(YUMEI NA) 1. [O]nce you question the point of life

you would realize that, the point of life is about the aspect of realizing many things and that is exactly the turning point of experiences about life. Acquire and accumulate the experiences gained because they eventually define the quality of your own life, then emerge recreated…”

2. [Y]ou must always celebrate all the

things that make you quite unique and one with God and the Universe. It is through such a point of acceptance, celebrance, gratitude and appreciation that then the whole experience of who actually you are becomes manifested as an attained goal…”

3 [S]omehow and as is of now, you

may be having differences with your parents, siblings, friends, spouse, children and neighbours. What is important to realize is the fact that, whatever the contention may be, the truth lies between the issue of contention itself. Therefore, do not standout hysterical about your own viewpoint and judgementality, step aside and watch the answers being given by the essence of time…”

4 [T]oday make it a very special day,

eat as much food as you can, sleep as much as you can, dance as much as you can, sing and talk as much as you can, laugh as much as you can. When all these have been done just pause and consider that the very moment you just had, someone elsewhere in the world is yearning just for that…”

5 [L]et it be known that, no one will

teach you as to what gifts you have to give to the world, nor shall have the authority to tell you nor judge you for that matter. Basically, everybody has inborn gifts to give to the world, its only that one has to remember what he has always known from the immemorial times before birth show the gift of gratitude to your own society and to your parents absolutely reverence…”

6 [I]n all the aspects of your own life

always seek the freedom of your original being and of thinking. In that way you will experience the profoundness of your own unique individuality, and through this very process you will continue to recreate what you are…”

7 [I]n life you must certainly love and

seek money in all the legitimate ways. Money gives and creates many options and opportunities that you need to advance your own life. Therefore, don’t squander it, save for tomorrow. However, you must also appreciate the fact that the aspects of profit comes in different forms in life…”

8 [A]lways remember this, in your

body you are not alone, the spirit is always present. Therefore, in life never betray yourself because in the very act of betrayal you also betray the very spirit inside you and the power of God that sustains you…”

9 [C]ertainly you are a Spiritual being

in the human body, and that it is in

the very process of experiencing the “being” that you will find the highest and the greatest point of joy in exactly who you are…”

10 [W]hen your neighbour undergoes

moments of difficulties, need, suffering and pain do standout and dutifully help him. Inherently, its an


ingrained duty to help others whether or not they are willing to be helped or calling for it. Do not be ashamed nor hesitated to do that because it is what you do to others that you eventually give to God as a gift of your own humanity in this world and the Universe…”

11 [I]n order to experience the true

essence of your “being” you just need to let – go of all the preconceived ideas, beliefs and conventions about life. Let life be it, then you will realize the incredible awareness and flowingness in life. You thus need only to live with such awareness in order to realize your splendid connection within your wholeness in the Universe…”

12 [T]he most important truth and

reality to be realized is to acknowledge this, in this life we are forever seeking the fact of knowing and experiencing the absolute truth of our oneness with God. Yet we are reluctant to overcome the illusion of denial. Thence, many of us are reluctant to expose our inner most selves to this wondrous process of unification while we are on this Earth…”

13 [T]he absolute truth is basically this,

our planet is one, our world is one, our life is one, our Universe is one and our God is one. Yet our continual denial of this simple fact and truth creates the painful illusions of denials, hollowness, intolerance, discrimination and painful experiences and sufferings unnecessarily…”

14 [O]nce you know, understand and

appreciate the fact that death is not an end of life and that life goes on forever in different forms and dimensions, you would have attained the greatest freedom in this life. Thence, you will never find it necessary to fear the experience of death and transition because the

unwelcomeness would have been abrogated…”

15 [W]hen you extend the gift or act of

charity don’t do that with the aim of winning the admiration, approval or impression of other people. The fact of charity centres on the quality of the heart and the intentions and nothing more. Therefore, do not commit yourself to the spirit of charity when you are actually not there…”

16 [A]cknowledge this high truth, once

humanity or mankind accepts the reality and the truth of its oneness. At that very point the amazing miracles and deeds would happen because it is this only fact that which can change and save the entire world. Certainly and infact, it is this very truth that which stands as an indictment to mankind…”

17 [D]o not cause someone to live a life

of suffering, pain, rejection, frustration, fear, resent, alienation, disappointment and humiliation. By allowing these conditions to prevail, you actually and eventually hurt yourselves because what goes around comes around and this is the principle of life. Therefore, in your life do good to others as a fact of condition not of discretion and thus serving God…”

18 [A]lways do things according to these

simple precepts:

Awareness . Responsibility. Vision.

Honesty. Compassion. Integrity. Prudence. Discretion. Meaning. Purpose.


Peace.

Then you would walk comfortably in the path of living a life of worth, goodness, rightness and ease. 19 [I]n the emptiness of your mind the

aspects of thoughts, fears, sorrows, anguish, and apprehensions are completely abrogated, hence the mind once more, regains its essence of peace and harmony…”

20 [A]s an individual who seeks the

essence of true being, always act mindful and with considered discretion because all the things that you do, or fail to do make(s) a profound statement of who you are and reshapes your future…”

21 [T]hrough the illusions of denial and

the aptitudes of self opinion, many of us do miss the significant opportunities of seeing and knowing great transformations in our lives. We absolute cling to all that we hold out to be true and valuable without putting questions and reflections about them. Some truths are so simple and transcendent yet we still fail to appreciate the subtle greatness and differences thus we remain whatever we are even if same is overdue and unnecessary…”

22 [Y]ou must appreciate this profound

condition in the course of your life. Someday, profound decisions and choices between the aspects of truth, right, expediency, wrong, experience, false, death and life would have to be made by you.

However, you must always bear this fact in your heart and conscience, whatever the choice you make, be yourself…”

23 [T]he fact of life is this, do not take

what you don’t have from someone, and do not take what you have been

given for granted regardless of the compelling aspects of passion, persuasions and falsifications. Whence, ask and you shall be given, and when given be grateful and cherish its worth, this is the highest principle of life which is often taken for granted.”

24 [I]n life the basic process of life is in

itself the expression of free-will. Even when the experience of free-will doesn’t serve the highest good, it must nonetheless be allowed because that is the essential beauty of freedom…”

25 [I]n this life, many people undergo

the painful process of suffering and without respite. What you must understand is this, generally people are trapped by and within ignorance, the ignorance based on material concept of life thence they suffer perpetual aspect of the material pains unnecessarily…”

26 [E]njoy yourself to the fullest and

have the best moments in your life because you really deserve the occasion and the moment. More so that the tomorrow has its own obligations and may even be not yours. However, just have a fraction of a second to remember those who are just about to loose their own life and see what a poignant difference is this...”

27 [I]t is very important to honour your

parents, brothers, sisters, spouse, friends and children because this is the foundation of true being and love that which can be given to

others and the entire world. However, begin first to know the love that you have and the very love that you give to your own self because in truth, you can only give to someone or anyone what you can actually give to yourself…”


28 [T]oday just take a slow walk outside your home, look at the flowers, plants, rivers, trees and hills, look at this simple beauty around you. Then do what may seem quite strange, talk to them and acknowledge them.

Do not be afraid nor ashamed because in the intrinsic essence of things and in their own silence they do communicate in their own ways for we share the same creative energy with them…”

29 [W]hen you are the seeker of truth

you will actually never have any rest. You must always have the subtle ability to see the path of truth because it is seldom pronounced. On the whole, at times the profoundness of the truth is seldom realized within the point of immediacy…”

30 [I]ndeed, we may be coming from

different parts of the world and with different attributes and colours. But, what is guaranteed is the fact that our hearts beat as one and our God is one. Therefore, if your wisdom is otherwise, think once more because you may be clever in your own ignorance…”

31 [A]lways use these simple words:-

I didn’t know. You didn’t ask. It was God’s will. It was God’s help.

In your life, for everything that you do or achieve do not claim credit for yourself. First, give credit to God then the residue will be yours. If you are of small mind, you will never appreciate the significance of this humble teaching…” 32 [S]omehow, today you have been

hurt, disappointed or frustrated due to whatever cause or reason. In essence, you deserve that in order to acquire the experience that matters in life, so that tomorrow you may be different…”

33 [H]ave an honest and realistic attitude in life and always do that which you actually want to do, not being force to do. Essentially, do things for reasons of common interest and benefit thence all the basis and ground for the elements of resentment, anger, frustration and disappointment would be removed whence the point of harmony would become achieved…”

34 [D]o not go around boasting to people

that you know too much, you are well educated and of good wealth. Do not boast that you think and feel that you are better than others, such an aptitude is the manifestation of your own darkest point of ignorance. To many people these things are of no significance because they are not utilized in the best positive direction for the betterment of humanity. Be modest, keep what you have to your own self and then the world will be at peace with you…”

35 [N]ever believe that in the face of life

you are powerless, never undermine the aspect of your own worth because once you do that you will actually experience the truth of such thinking within you. Within you lies the original power of God, then use it to overcome the obstacles and to better the circumstances of your own life and others. Therefore, do not limit the power of God by your own doubts…”

36 [A]lways be ready to use and apply

the full wisdom that resides inside yourself, the courage and truth of your heart and the understanding of your mind in all the things and situations in life. Then, you will have the capacity to overcome all that which is considered the impossible and to the

dismay of those who looked down on you...”

37 [W]hen your body and mind are in

synergy they would exude or manifest the inherent synergistic energy exchange(s) that can immensely impact on the environment and other people. It is thus important to not


abuse them but to use them for the benefit of everyone and the environment…”

38 [N]ever do anything with the aim and

purpose of pleasing someone or gaining the approval of someone. Once such an action is done with such intentions it is basically a point of hypocrisy to your own self and to others that are concerned. Therefore, do what is right and correct without disturbing the essence of who you are...”

39 [M]ost people are urged by their

own spirit to let out the essence of their goodness and to serve other people in adverse circumstances and conditions. And to go out and embrace the humanity that is at large through their intentions and deeds, but these are never heeded. It is basically, the point of such reluctance that causes much of the indifference and misfortunes in this world…”

40 [W]ithin the grain of your modesty,

you should take full pride in what you are and of your own uniqueness. Do not take these facets for granted or with cynicism. Furthermore, do not take your own worth and dignity to be of no consequence, because all these things are the precious gifts of what you are in the Universe...”

41 [T]he truth is this, if you do not love

yourself unconditionally you can not be in a position to love someone else unconditionally. Thence, you can not give to someone that which you do not have. Conversely, many

people desperately want to be loved by others when infact they are incapable of giving their own love to themselves…”

42 [Y]ou must never underestimate the

powerful essence of thoughts, words and actions. These can move and recreate energies and

experiences that are profound and impacting in the reality of the moment…”

43 [T]he true teachers of the way of

martial arts and of the truth, will change all things by quietly moving through the world unseen, unrecognized and unhonoured. Yet, all those whose lives had been touched by them will certainly remember them by being different and not simply to be better…”

44 [T]he immenseness of the truth

does not need the admirations of men and the honour of acknowledgement in order to become valid and essential. The truth is as it is, it is beyond the placements of conditions pleasing to the desires and sentiments of those of naivity...”

45 [Y]ou must always have the

meaningful and good behaviour in the conduct of your life. Above all, have the correct beliefs and attitudes to enhance your inner essence. In the ultimate essence, the beliefs that you hold eventually create the behaviours that which then lead to conditions that you experience. Basically, the choice is yours alone…”

46 [T]he essence of practice in the

martial arts is to encourage and to instill in you the experience of life through the point of an enlightened mind and an energized body, earnest and elevated Spirit. Thence the fundamental unity of body, mind and spirit become precipitated, acquired and manifested...”

47 [I]n this world two things are greatly

and completely feared and greatly discouraged. These things are the faculty of thinking and new ideas because such aspects tend to threaten the conditions that are considered to be the normal, conventional and better ways. Even


if their worth and purpose is no longer holding true…”

48 [B]asically, in life do not live

according to assumptions and hesitations especially when intending to do something. Above all, never presume the outcome before trying the things out first. Thence, whatever that you had started just finish it without half measures…”

49 [I]t is very sad to see that too many

people are encouraged to live a life based on the conditions of conformity and just to learn and live the way of conventionality, but not to think beyond the apparent. Essentially, thinking is the power that can bring great difference into one’s life and the most feared weapon by the powerful and the world…”

50 [T]hose who hold the knowledge of

great truths are often despise, ignored, marginalized, deprived and deemed to be the factors of inconvenience, despite the fact that they know that which is sought to be known. Therefore, when they give profound questions and answers they are hated for the lack of understanding them and of the interests to be protected…”

51 [Y]ou may at some point in time

experience the hurt, the pain, the frustrations, resentments and the disappointments, the aloneness, the fatigue and the despair. Basically, don’t allow these to destroy your inner essence but re-consider these

things to be the gift that must be opened to find the treasure and the power within them…”

52 [I]n life all things happen for a

purpose and reason, and there are no coincidences or accidents, this is

even so when you actually receive whatever that you have not desired nor expecting in your life. Therefore, one must always appreciate the fact that, Im not being given what is expected that is in itself, a gift of its own...”

53 [T]ake a nice walk to the river, to the

mountain, to the fields, to a fountain or to whatever place of your choice. Just walk and don’t think or question anything. Just walk and walk but looking around yourself at the same time. Pass no judgment or opinions but just walk. Then come back to your place and be content with that very walk and this is the beauty of the very freedom that others just don’t have...”

54 [T]he ultimate truth is this, the truth

and the question of the Oneness of humanity still stands out calling and but unanswered, yet this very fact it’s the biggest and heaviest indictment to mankind and to the world over…”

55 [I]ts your solemn duty to go to

church and do whatever is required of you in the service of this duty. It is also your duty to be committed to the things that constitutes life. However you must always know this truth, in the matters of truth the discretion of the Spirit is the ultimate decisive factor…”

56 [I]n life never believe that the

essence of God and the Universe is entirely limited to the things that which you define with your current experience and eyes.

Same is infinitive, indefinable and thence the aspect of what is creation is not only in one form. Therefore, with this understanding you will be incredibly outstanding thus is the beginning of your spiritual wisdom…”


57 [W]hat you must always know is this, in the great silence of the world many people are lifting the collective consciousness of mankind in different ways. Therefore seek and find, and become part of the process of the awakening, renewal and the reality of tomorrow...”

58 O]ne must always be wise and

prudent in life because when you achieve your own dreams, opportunities and goals some people wouldn’t just like and admit to that fact. They would talk of so many negative things in order to discourage, be little, dehumanize you. You can only make them happy if you go with them thus you will be an utter fool then always.

Always remember this, the destiny of your life can only be determined by you alone and no one has the better right and choice over it…”

59 [Y]ou must be grateful for the

moment that you have to see and meet other people. Nourish the experience and value it with sincerity of the heart. In the matters of life, some of them you will never see them again but then in one’s mind and heart they will live forever…”

60 [E]ssentially to you this may turn out

to be fundamentally significant. Always seek to understand yourself and never cease in the effort because in that very point of finding yourself, you will then realize and understand all that there is in you, the Universe and God. You are greater than what you had imagined to be…”

61 [W]hen you see someone engaged

in any small business do not turn your eyes away and becoming cynical and indifferent to his endevours. Support him because in all honesty, he wants a decent living just as you do, and the greatest difference will emerge to all those

that depends on such an endevour. It is basically in what we give out to others that which ennobles our own dignity and humanness inside ourselves…”

62 [T]he essence of your life should be

a journey contained with profound thinking, hope, faith, joy, resolve perseverance and love, thence you will certainly attain the condition of wholeness. It is a sad and painful realization to see so many people living in the abyss of their hollowness, confusion and utter desperation. When in fact that wasn’t supposed to be….”

63 [T]he purpose and the direction you

take with your life should have the point of clarity and good intentions and in the natural you. This is what is sought in the Ways of martial arts and nothing more…”

64 [Y]ou must always believe that you

can change small things and big things too. That you can make them to happen and by merely believing in the original power that which is within you and God. Therefore, the greater is the faith and belief, the greater are the achievements in life…”

65 [O]nce the belief is grounded in

absolute faith, patience, perseverance and in all the things to come, then the transformations of what is ordinarily considered the impossible becomes a miracle that no one can believe. Such things do actual happen and just be with God in his ultimate presence...”

66 [A]s you go about in life you will

certainly encounter people who think that they know everything and that what they know is always best, correct and right. Take caution, sometimes its painful to be led by those who labour in the arrogance of their own ignorance negativity


and yet there being no other choice from their own bondage...”

67 [I]n life it is common to find people

who entirely believe in their arrogance and ignorance thence it is prudent not to disturb all that they uphold to be true. This is the paradox of life and one must always remember that some doors in life are better kept closed, because if they are opened they will forever never close again….”

68 [W]hen you are at your work always

do your best and always appreciate that the existence of conflict, incompatibility and sense of grievance are natural aspect of life. It’s not your duty to grudge but rather to serve and conduct yourself with informed patience, forbearance and mindfulness. Consequently, where many have failed you will certainly succeed…”

69 [W]hen you don’t have money do

not become desperate, and when you have money do not become frantic, erratic and irrational. In life, everybody must have the moment of having or not having money because the essence of money is to serve all people…”

70 [W]hen you have money do not

forget yourself and the tomorrow. Save it and invest it because the fortunes of tomorrow can not be trusted, but the present can be deceitful to those who are careless and naïve with what they already have…”

71 [S]ometimes and someday your

relationship will standout broken due to various factors and reasons. Do not become overwhelmed by the pain and the delusion, just let it go away but retain the experience. Always bear this in mind, in this life there are better and greater things

to aspire for and to gain in the tomorrow and allow the healing…”

72 [W]hen you are of small mind and

faith in the things to come, you would certainly won’t appreciate the essence of any experience that which has been gained, whether it be painful or pleasurable. However, in whatever position of experience you are in never become hysterical, myopic and directionless but be intact and constant…”

73 [I]t is important to be consistent with

this truth, you must always love other people because of who you are not because of what they are. In this way, you will be showing that you absolutely need nothing from them but the expression of the essence and the beauty that is within you…”

74 [I]n life you must always understand

that time is the greatest gift you can ever have and use it wisely and beneficially. Always stand aware of the fact that, you can never change the dimensions of time but time can actually change you forever…”

75 [W]hen you give to others the

essence of your unconditional love and appreciation you are certainly confirming that you need nothing that is outside yourself in order to be loving and to be happy, which quality is the splendid essence of an enlightened heart and mind…”

76 [A]lways give other people much of

their own space and time because that is very essential to their well

being, mental and spiritual growth and quiet. Essentially, space and silence are crucial aspects of one’s life and don’t undermine this fact…”


77 [C]onstantly appreciate this vital truth and pay such detailed attention to it. The things that cause other people to fall in love with you are the very things that eventually end up criticized and falling out of love with you. It takes a subtled mind to realize this essential and subtle difference therefore, never be deceived by the illusions of the emotions…”

78 [I]n this world many people are very

much busy looking for power, fame, glory, wealth and other things of worth to themselves. Essentially, everyone is looking for the very same things over and over again, and in different ways. However, in the cause of this pursuit the inevitable struggles and conflicts emerges unabated…”

79 [I]n the course of the struggles and

the conflicts the conditions of anxiety, intolerance, hypocrisy and betrayal become the virtues of the day thence some will then fall and some will then rise, and the price is too heavy to pay at times. It is always important to be peaceful, stable and clear minded and to remain what you are because whatever you are looking for will eventually find you and especially if it was meant for you…”

80 [I]n this life much energy and time is

wasted on the zeal and the impetus of looking for that which can enhance the sense of our worth. However, it is important to invest in your own worth by looking inside you and to become remarkable. Wherefore, one should not become

the seeker of that which is outside but rather to become that which others are searching for…”

81 [Y]our body is a special gift to your

own spirit and your spirit needs it

very much in order to realize its purpose and essence in this physical reality and life. Therefore, do not be ashamed about your body no matter what, look after it, feed it, cleanse it and make it beautiful and natural. In the essence of your actions, you are giving back and in gratitude, to the spirit the body as a gift once more…”

82 [O]nce you have understood and

appreciated the essence of these teachings from your martial arts, you are urged not to believe them but rather to act them out. In that vital moment, the level of your comprehension and consciousness would have made you absolutely different to yourself and this then becomes an advancement in the ways of martial arts…”

83 [W]hen the teachings have brought

to you some advancement and of whatever cavity and measure, you would certainly realize and appreciate that people do not change in the physical appearances. But rather in their minds and hearts where the human essence is…”

84 [A]lways in your life have friendship

with your neighbour, friend, stranger, society and the world. Then transcend this level of consciousness to maintain a relationship with God instead of fearship because in the absolute truth, we are an exact part of God and nothing more...”

85 [D]o not indulge in the habit of

judging and condemning other people no matter what and for

whatever reason it may be. Further more, do not be ignorant, indifferent, delighted and cynical about the misfortunes, hardships and sufferings of other people. In


essence, the aspects of such judgment and condemnation has never been an initiation of God but ours. Therefore, in the measures that we give out to others, so shall ours be in the tomorrow, this is the principle of life...”

86 [I]n life constantly have a friendship

with the Universe and with God because in essence that is where we all come from and eventually will go back to at the end. Therefore, avoid the illusion of fearship because it limits the essence of true harmony with the whole Universe…”

87 [Y]ou must always understand that

the centre of one’s suffering in life is in the mind, wherein the afflictive, conflictive emotions and turmoils takes stance and turmoil. Secure a peaceful mind then you will be in strong harmony with everyone and things…”

88 [I]n order to attain the condition of

wholeness and fullness in life, it is also important to cause certain inner changes inside your own life, and on the things that which you clearly uphold as of worth. Therefore, effect the delicate change(s) then you will become the miracle and the symbol of truth and life itself…”

89 [Y]our mind is a delicate bridge

between your body and the spirit, and as thus the spirit is the essence of you. Therefore, one must realize that it is from the spirit that everything emerges and that it is to the spirit that all things shall go back into, in the timeless essence. Therefore, live with the knowing mind that your soul is the essence of who you are...”

90 [B]ear this truth and nurture it, in the

emptiness of your mind you are creating the essential conditions and space where your own spirit can come into the powerful play, with full manifestation and essence.

Therefore, always have this desire, capacity and intention to be in your state of emptiness and silence…”

91 [S]ometimes in your endeavors in

life you will certainly meet the calling and demanding obstacles, failures, impediments, frustrations, rejections and alienations. Through this process of painful realization you will then begin to wonder, question and wanting to know the point of life…”

92 [E]veryone is talented and is skilled,

and endowed with unique abilities and potentials. Therefore, do not despise, undermine, reject, or belittle anyone for whatever reason or cause. In this life, everyone has come with much of his uniqueness in order to meet the purpose of coming in to this world…”

93 [I]n the everyday activities that you

are ordinarily doing in your life, you are actually and constantly creating your own self, in every moment of it. Therefore, create yourself in the most beautiful ways for the benefit of yourself, your descendants and to all those who actually trust and believe in you…”

94 [S]ometimes we value life but at the

same time dread the fact of dying thence we have little value as to what is life in actuality. Life is far greater than the scope of our own physical and mental perceptions and limitations…”

95 [T]he truth is this, in all the adverse

conditions you are in, in this life bear them with the awareness that else-where in the world someone is in the same position as you are, while

some are in worse conditions than what you are undergoing in the present. However the fact of the matter is this, in all that which happens in life, you are not alone...”

96 [Y]our heart has the greatest

capacity for love and it can love all


that which is there to be loved, and for different reasons. Essentially and at times, listen to the song(s) of your own heart then you will glimpse the point of true happiness and love...”

97 [T]he power to create whatever you

desire in life is invested in your own thoughts, words and actions. These elements possess the fundamental creative energy to bring what you want in the reality of your own life, thence you must use them appropriately and accordingly...”

98 [I]n order to become whole and

original remove the illusions of insufficiency, doubt, differentiation, competition, superiority and arrogance. It is only when you are in the point of clarity and emptiness, that then your fullest potentials can begin to flow out in abundance and freedom to your own absolute amazement...”

99 [A]ctually, in this life the truth and

point is not about the issue of self discovery but rather of using your own self to recreate and energise who you are. This is done by taking account of what you are and of what you have always known. Thus making the aspect of choice now over what you want to experience as your true self…”

100 [W]e must learn to be modest with

our beliefs, habits, convictions and ideas. Whatever that much we uphold as the best of the ways may not necessarily be the best truth.

Therefore, the consideration that our ways are not better but merely another way can bring great transformations in our lives. Above all, even the truths that we uphold need not be the ultimate(s) truth because there are other truths which are far greater than those we hold, which are yet to be known. Thence, one would attain the grand realization that, some truths are

there and untold, and to challenge mankind forever…”

101 [M]any people when are given the

gifts and things that they deserve in life by life they usually ignore, neglect and undervalue them because they do not conform to what they expected to be theirs in life. Therefore, whatever is there in life is not yours but of the Universe thus when given don’t place conditions…”

102 [A]lways keep yourself in the

company of people who are honest, wise, decent thinking, ambitious, understanding, tolerant and compassionate. From these people choose your own friends and deal with them with considered discretion and be undiluted in the matters of truth. Usually, the truth that which is suppressed by your own friends become the most effective and readiest weapon of the enemy against you…”

103 [I]n our way of martial arts the point

of great demand is this, one must totally concentrate on making himself/herself lovable, then he will be able to give out that very love, which in turn, will bring all that which one can be in a position to love them…”

104 [Y]ou must bear this in mind, in this

life there are countless people who are very much advantaged and given more than the ordinary spiritual gifts and insights, and who are willing to share them with you if you so much desire. Therefore, you don’t have to wait for them to come to you because they would not, because the truth does not go to

those who does not seek it. And you should merely recognize them when they do and thus the choice is yours…”

105 [B]eing a thinker is the hardest thing

and the most uncomfortable status


and position to be in. Essentially, those who think and even think differently from the conventional wisdom and ways become accepted with fear, doubt, anxiety, mistrust and intolerance to the point of painful reluctance…”

106 [T]he world very much appreciates

and value those who conform and uphold the things and habits of conventional wisdom, because it is uncommon for people to hear and love the truths that can change all what they are, holding to be, and believing to have been the best of their own essence and truths. Therefore, in the essence of the thinkers, the grail is to question that which the questions don’t question and what a power it is…”

107 [A]lways note this simple truth, the

mere fact that a particular religion has been around for a very long time, being followed by the countless, being asserted as the expressions of conviction, and truth, is not an ultimate inclination of its effectiveness. The essence is whether are the divine truths actually been followed to the letter by all those professing it…”

108 [Y]ou must appreciate that the

suffering derived from all the conditions of life can only be cured by the actual change(s) in the conditions that we hold ourselves into, and that the healing becomes a process of change in the way those conditions are being experienced. Therefore, if only we can change our hearts, minds and the beliefs that which no longer hold(s) and

serve(s) the purpose then we can become completely free from the bondage of sufferings…”

109 [I]t is not the amount of dogmatic

knowledge and utterances that can guarantee the ultimate union with

the Universe and God. However, it is through the essence of the purity of the heart and mind, and the membering of the seeking spirit with the pervasive essence of God…”

110 [W]hen you go about in your life

always have room for the condition and state of emptiness within you. Allow it to prevail and it will change everything in your life...”

111 [S]ometimes you may be

advantaged to attain the highest forms of education and qualification and wealth. However, do not go about boasting and or thinking that you are the best that which is there in the world. On the contrary, become modest, simple and fully aware of your potentials and limitations. However, to act otherwise will certainly show how grossly you have been miseducated and misplaced of your whole human essence…”

112 [G]iven the time, you will definitely

come to the conclusion that the whole exercise of living and life is basically pointless. Such views of discouragement are constant and inherent to surface and to exist.

However and in whatever the situation you may be in know this fact, it is your solemn duty to courageously find the point of life because in its pointlessness that is the point of it to be actually found…”

113 [D]o not seek and judge others on

their imperfections because and to begin with, you are neither nor partly perfect in whatever measure and

depth. Therefore, one should stop being hypocritical to oneself and others….”

114 [I]n the fact of my imperfections I

manifest my true essence of


perfection, for you cannot define my being whole with the choice of your own mind and demands…”

115 [I]n life we must learn to live with the

trees, plants, rivers, streams, mountains, hills and the animals in harmony, respect and in embracement. All these things are the manifestation of God and are an integral part of what we are. Therefore, we must always communicate with them, for they are the voiceless things of the Universe…”

116 It is always good to bear in mind

that in this life one can become whatever that he wants to be. However, in the fact of becoming one should never forget who she is or he is and must always be humble …”

117 In the ways of our Way, it is forever

emphasized that one must be deep rooted in the complex reality of his own mind and conscience, and following the inner voice that is present in his body even if it consumed him …”

118 [O]ne should always understand

that one can never achieve the fact of understanding the light by analyzing the darkness …”

119 [T]he desciple must appreciate and

believe in the divine that is found in everything and in everyone because all things have a single source of creation which is God …”

120. [I]n the ways of Oikado, the desciple

is urged to contemplate with a point and fact of sincerety and

awareness, so as to reach the space between death and life and to return to life, however painful that may be …”

121 [I]t is important to always bear in mind the fact that, on each day that comes and goes many worlds are born, changed, destroyed and forever. Therefore, when one’s world is crumbling one should always hold on to the good that is there and to the Creator that designed its time and purpose…”

122 [w]hen you are in this world you

must always know that the powerful and the opulant have many faces. And therefore, one can not be able to contend with someone who has more than a single face, and this is the principle of life …”

123 [B]etween two contending views and

positions stands in the fact of truth. Therefore, at times both sides would agree and disagree differently but the ultimate outcome that would profoundly change lives forever would emerge …”

124 [W]hen you attain the highest point

of transcending and transformances in your life and standing in the favour of the Universe, a moment would come when the Universe opens up for you to behold all that was deemed the impossible and incredible, and what bigger gift would that be to your life …”

125 [D]o not trust easily and do not take

things for granted and on assumptions beause very thing can change at any moment in life. Given this fact, the face that was your friend can turn to be, that of a foe, and that of a foe to be a friend. Therefore, always live with an open and expecting mind because the back of a foe can instantly become his front …”

126 [I]t is common in us to miss the vital

factor of true happiness by seeking all that is external and meeting our desires and wants. Therefore in the pursuit of such things, we always miss the subtle beauty and


peacefulness of life and the Universe which can only be found by going back into the simplicity of the heart …”

127 [O]ne must always understand this

simple truth, the powerful always protect the powerful therefore never make the blunder of trying to destroy that which you can not destroy. Always respect those who are in authority…”

128 [I]n this life there will always be the

moments of success and failure, peace and conflict, suffering and

good existence. But whatever that

may be, never lose the substance of your own worth and conscience,

derive strength and guidance from them and you will be sustained…”

129 [S]ometimes in the process of your

own life a time and moment would come when you would bear witness and experience to the painful suffering and the end of those that you loved most…”

130 [Y]ou must realize and understand

that in this life some people are feared, live more and endure forever in death than in life and what a paradox?

131 [I]t is wonderful to ponder over the

fact of trying to understand how the flower knows what it means to be a flower. As much that we forget that which is in ourselves …”


CHAPTER FIFTEEN

THE UNIFYING PHILOSOPHY, FUNDAMENTALS.

[I]n our Way of Oikado the underpinning essence is to transcend the

boundness and the limitations of the mind. And thus to attain the incredible

substance of being universal and whole. Therefore, for the seeker it becomes

a feeble and hollow a quest to seek that which is not understood, and to

become that which one is not…”

THE UNIFYING ESSENCE (ASPECT) (TOITSU SURU)

In the study of philosophy of martial arts of Oikado the greatest emphasy and significant essence is to make the individual student(s) to transform and transcend into the highest levels of awareness, self knowledge and self mastery. This is very important because to entirely focus and enterprise of the technical infrastructure of the style, is to render the essence and essentiality of the student(s) dysfunctional in that he would not acquire and experience the subtle inner growth and abiding faculty. Given this premise, a Sensei of profound faculty and concept would not totalize his whole teachings in the single fact of technique and tournament(s) Essentially, the teachings of the Sensei must integrate the substance, nature of the techniques and philosophy so that the intimate rebalance, harmonization can be attained in a powerful state of intellectual substance, and the spiritual experience that will never fail the student(s) from attaining the condition of self awakening in this reality. And above all, the Sensei should not continue shifting the goal posts in order to delay and or default the student(s) progression inwardly into the second attention. Of course it is uncommon to find that some Sensei(s) especially of superficial

content will always and continually stance out their hostile resistance to these profound teachings and philosophy due to the fact of their feeble knowledge and or ignorance of the fundamentalities of Budo. Even then, some would absolutely claim to know some and better than others, while in reality they are hollow of substance. Wherefore, the true student(s) should always find ways and means to compensate for the want of such knowledge. The ultimate choice lies with the student(s) alone: [T]he seeker can only be given that which he has sought. And for those who seek beyond the point of the desire acquires the incredible and become the magnificence of that which has been found, for that reason it is a feeble quest for the seeker to seek that which cannot be given…” The above statement sums up the unique position of Oikado in the dimensions of philosophy in the martial art tradition: [A]s for those who do not understand the essence of their understanding. How then can it be expected of them to understand that which is beyond their condition of ignorance. In making them to contradict


their position of understandings will contradict their position of understandings which will in them be the causes of the painful and abiding burden of defying the experience of their ego…” Wherefore, the student(s) should be beyond the bounds of stylism and the concept of fragmentations of great mind. Conversely, when the student(s) is transformed in the condition of equipoise and equanimity in all dimensions will be manifested. In essence therefore, the unique teaching, training and practice of the technical aspects of the style should not be in the abstract, in the vacuum and or made immune from the impacts and substance of philosophy. This is very important for the student(s) so that they can acquire the magnificent unifying qualitative experience, expression and wholeness. Conversely, in the overall implementation of this unification of the philosophy and the techniques, a point of profound transcendence into the deeper most dimensions of awareness would be attained as a unifying force and field of universality. In this subtle depth of effective awareness, the undivided diversity and essence will emerge and calling upon the total manifestation(s) of the immenseness of;

The Original Self. The Original Knowledge. The Original Power. The Original Poise. The Original Presence. The Original Participation.

within the intended bounds of the Creative Force. Once this condition of elemental interaction and wholeness within the Creative Force is ingrained with embracement, one will gradual gravitate towards the ultimate goal and centering position of achieving the new meanings of the awakened truth, understanding, and experience known as the kensho. Wherefore, a student(s) will be beyond the bounds of stylism, and the concept of fragmentation of great mind. Conversely and inevitably, in the ways of this philosophy the cardinal point and persuasions to the student(s), is merely to make them go beyond the feeble fabrics of their desires, and to transform and manifest

themselves in the totality of magnificence, signifance and brilliance of mind, heart emotions and spirit. So that they ultimately dwell in the wholeness of the Universal Uniqueness. As thus, will it be asking too much from the seeker to be as such? 132 [I]n the transformations that are

within yourself there will be no scar deep enough to last forever, no burden too brutal to crush you and no suffering too much to weaken and make you void forever. You would have found that which many are seeking yet wanting in the fact of seeking it …”

133 [W]hen the ways of our Way have

transformed you, and you having the deep merging within and with higher self, you will definitely acquire the inner growing awareness and the becoming of peacefulness …”

134 [I]t is very important that one should

always create and effect balance in one’s life with the material (things) and the spiritual (things) in order to acquire a point of completeness …”

135 [S]ometimes we constantly burden

ourselves with the fact of destroying that which we regard as the enemy, and forgetting that the very enemy that we seek to identify is actually within ourselves …”

136 [O]ne is always urged to exert his

own patience and discretion with the deeper point of modesty, and with counsel to his mouth.

In this medium one should not be biased, judgemental, dismissive about anything or anyone that which one does not know or even understand…”

137 [T]he highest point and truth about

transformational training, practice, teaching and application is to unburden the mind and the action, when the mind is burdened with conformity, ritual and conventionality


it can not be in a position to understand that which is called the unboundness originality and creativity …”

138 [T]he fact of freedom lies in

possessing nothing, yet having something. When one possesses nothing same does not have the fear to defend that which is possessed thence one must always have the power to be above what he owns …”

139 [W]hen you have transcend the

falsehood of concepts, illusions, dogma and beliefs, you stand out uniquely free and real in true emptiness. Conversely, no matter how powerful the wind may blow one would stand still like a mountain which doesn’t bow …”

140 [I]n our Way of martial arts the

simplest position assumed is that, no matter how the styles are deemed in their constitutional differences and divisions, in the ultimate essence they all dissolve into the wholeness and oneness …”

141 [Y]ou must always bear in mind this

fact in your life, in this world you cannot be what you are not but you can be what ever you want to be. When you are what you are never forget yourself and despise all those around you…”

142 [W]hen you profess to be loving

always consider the tomorrow, other things and people and never underestimate the power of illusions and expectations. Always know that in the fact of love, love does not have one face. As thus whenever you are loved do not be arrogant,

cynical, abusive and or dismissive. It is a gift that comes more from the spirit than the heart…”

143 [T]he most important thing to

understand is that the choices that

we make do have the powerful impacts on the future possibilities and potentials in our lives. And the rewards of choices made can forever change ones life …”

144 [I]t is a sad situation to see so many

people delve into many activities and persuits with the object of attaining happiness. True happiness is within the heart, a heart that is content with its own worth than to that which is external. Ttherefore, seek the happiness of the heart but not of the mind …”

145 [S]ometimes some people make

damming choices and then expect that the world will sympathize with their situations. Always make the choices that will benefit you and all those who depend and trust in you. Above all, stand above the choices you have made with courage and vision…”

146 [I]n the ways of our martial arts,

when you are worthy of the honour of being the Sensei, one should place his mind on the understanding and the giving out of these truths with the true heart of valour and passion. Above all, to be of service to all those who are still seeking that which is sought…”

147 [W]hen you are an enlightened

being due to these teachings, you will certainly realize that you can not choose the path of your own destiny, because destiny chooses you. Conversely, every destiny has a beginning and one just responds to its dictates and melody…”

148 [I]f you are the true seeker of that

which is “known” in the “unknowing”,

it is important to therefore absorb these teachings of our Way. And thereafter, the choice of being different or being the same will lie entirely with your own conscience, because it is common to be blinded


by the very light that which is being sought…”

149 [O]nce you have been inducted in

the truths of our Way, you will begin to realize the immensity of who and what you are. You are the higher instrument of grand design and thus never allow anything to stand in your way of the higher truth(s) because our Way is for those who are in the path of seeking the difference…”

150 [T]hough this may sound absurd to

those of ordinary self and mind, when one has the eyes of the mind he can discern the parallelness of all things in the parallel Universes because we aren’t alone in this Vastness for there are many creations since the beginning of time…”

151 [O]ne should always appreciate that

at all times and in all situations he should be positive minded, proactive and mindful in life. Once this condition is instilled in one’s character and nature, one would stand out unique as a factor that which is socially functional and beneficial and of great change(s)…”

152 [I]n life one should always be quick

to take full advantage of the opportunities that are available because nothing comes on silver plate. When this virtue is appreciated, one will go further to realize that elsewhere in the world, many people would certainly risk their entire lives just to have the very opportunities that you get but taking them for granted and or with cynicism…”

153 [I]t is important for the student(s) of

martial arts to integrate their own academic achievements, skills and knowledge with the profound wisdom of martial arts in order to become influential thinkers and

doers (actors) that can change themselves and others by impacting positively and beneficially on the lives of their own communities and society at large. So that everyone can achieve the point and fact of planitude and equipoise in whatever point they may be in life…”

154 [T]hrough the philosophy and the

wisdom of the martial arts, the disciples should transcend the point of the self and discover the fact of attaining the condition of the essential difference in the mind, heart and spirit. Whence, they can achieve the peace in one’s internal equilibrium and thereon increase peace in the world…”

155 [T]he student(s) and the Sensei too,

should always understand that they should dwell in the perpetual state of awareness and knowingness. It is through this condition that they can realize that in the present and in the future, they have the most powerful potential of being the builders of great minds, thinkers, characters and personalities that which can benefit the progress of the consciousness of humanity…”

156 [I]t should be acknowledged by both

the Sensei and the student(s) that in the path of martial arts, when the person seek(s) the truth and profound knowledge, there are great barriers and challenges. These factors will ultimately create the unavailable conditions of intriguing contradictions that can cause one to abandon the quest. Therefore, do not seek with your mind but with your heart…”

157 [I]n our way of martial arts, a committed seeker shall discern all great truths with conscience of the heart and shall overcome obstacles that stood in his way.


Overtime he will attain the incredible and overwhelming sense of freedom of body, mind and spirit from the bondage of ignorance. Therefore, when one is seeking as a seeker should, he must also bear the fact that in the journey of seeking, same is often too lonely and heavy…”

158 [T]hose who had been emancipated

from their bondage of self perception they would recognize the great significance of being flexible externally and internally in life. Their hearts, mind and will /should always relinquish the fact of dwelling in the ambiguity of the things of the past. They should embrace the eternal essence of new beginnings, and live with the knowledge that nothing has permanency in life. Once this platitude is understood then one shall realize with powerful consciousness that, all things are in their own time and designation beautiful…”

159. [T]he student(s) of martial arts inter-

alia should always bear in mind the fact that the teachings of our Way is to transform them into becoming the beings of compassion,, generosity, compuction, honesty, beneficiality, consciousness and discipline rather than being bigoted and selfish. If a Sensei dismisses these virtues as of no significance, that would certainty be uncharactecistic of his honour as a Sensei and what a merit?

160 [T]he achievements of the

student(s) of martial arts should have the humbling effect on his own

character and perceptions in life. Through the experienced inner shiftings, he would stand out as a unique beacon of goodness and compassion to his own society and

the world at large, thus they will attain a condition of ease of living…”

161 [I]n the internalization of the

philosophy of our Way, the student(s) should attain an overwhelming condition of convergence and profoundness of the heart in that, the battle between the heart and the mind would be overcomed and reconciled. Through this immense reconciliation the essence of tranquility can become a manifestation beyond the question of measure…”

162 [T]hose who are disciplined in our

Way of the martial arts are urged to recognize this poignant fact. That is to say, it is this humble and simple philosophy that which gives us the hope, the courage, the humility and the will to be what we are in the Ways of Oikado. For we seek only that which enlivens us…”

163 [T]he student(s) once they become

transformed they would attain a point of incredible certainty in that, they would realize that in life every thing has a significance and the point of magnificence. Nothing therefore should ever be taken for granted. Thus in life everyone and everything around oneself becomes ones own teacher. This is the quality of true perfect and absolute awareness and wholeness…”

164 [T]he student(s) who had gained the

fact of deep insight, will always take the wisdom and the power of this philosophy into the package of their life and use it to power their dreams, hopes, foresight and the essential desire to be different from the past,

but to remain intact in the beautifulness of the divine life…”

165 [T]hrough these simple teachings

the student(s) should recognize that in all the aspects of truth, our


destiny is forever connected to that of other people. Therefore, the grand calling is this, we should always do good to others and above all, protect the weak and the vulnerable amongst us regardless of their status in life…”

166 [O]ne should never invest his life in

the relationships and friendships that are not worth keeping. Furthermore, one should not feel belittled when proposals for relationships and friendships are rejected or denied because the essential loss is suffered by those denying the opportunity to bond.

Therefore always bear this in mind, in life no one knows who can be the most important person and factor into his own life…”

167 [I]t is imperative to avoid all the

individuals who are always conniving, calculative, deceiving, manipulating and of hypocritical minds. Such individuals can desire nothing good for you but only to rejoice in your own downfall…”

168 [A]lways avoid the people who

suffer from the fact of obsessions and prejudice because and ultimately, they are victims of self neutrality and defeated perception in life. Therefore, always be what you are in the point of intelligent difference…”

169 [O]ne should never undermine and

overlook the people that are considered or thought to be insignificant. In essence they are part of the creation and connectedness, they have the tremendous potential to forever change your life and destiny …”

170 [T]he student(s) should always know

that they were born with absolute greatness. Their greatness is within their own hearts, mind and desires. Therefore, the power of being great is always found in the depth of their

dreams, desires and visions which ultimately they must exceed…”

171 [T]he enlightened student(s) of

martial arts should never live in the reality of fantasy and above all, should never loose the significance of living. One must always use this wisdom of martial arts philosophy to keep a simple view of living and thus he will attain a condition of resilience, reliance and greatness…”

172. [T]he student(s) should take full

substance from the realization that, there is incredible power in the fact of speaking and action of faith, hope, expectation and prayer in life. Once this is acknowledged they would transcend with powerful significance…”

173 [T]hose who aspires for more and

greatness in their potentials should not be ashamed to be bold and daring in their ambitions and visions. However, in the very quest they should be aware of the fact that though their great dreams and ambitions are within their hearts and mind, the environment in which they live in can fail to accommodate such dreams and ambitions. Thus they must change the very environment in order to grow into the point of their full realization…”

174 [T]he disciples and the student(s) of

the martial arts must grow into the immense depth and heights of awakening through the teachings and the practices that are offered them. Through these very teachings they must acquire a poignant leverage of rebuilding who they are, and to become the best of what is inside them. Rather than to

remain perpetually, just wondering as to what they could have been in life, had they embraced the challenges of change in their hearts, mind and nature…”


175 [T]he student(s) should be aware of the fact that wealth creation in life is possible and is for everyone. However, they must first learn to invest themselves in knowledge, moderation, hard work and the principles of life. Thereafter, they should always be honest in their dealings with other people so that tomorrow they may have the potential to enjoy in calm the rewards of their labour and choices…”

176 [T]he person who has achieved to

attain the total point of awareness and awakening will certainly not be the same anymore. Consequently, many will attempt to love him, to be with him and to ignore him. But the banal truth is that, in whatever that which is being done, he wont be understood…”

177 [T]he student(s) of martial arts are

urged to visit the graves and begin to ponder on the vanity of life. However, no matter what one may think thereafter, one should realize that many dreams, ambitions, talents and hopes have been buried even before they reached their maturation in life. Therefore, one must always use the giftings that God gave him in order to serve mankind when the opportunity is availed…”

178 [T]he martial art(s) student(s) must

always protect and keep away his mind and heart from the poisons of greed, arrogance, over bearance, cynicism, intolerance, prejudice and criticism. Above all, they should always know that the power of greed is always destroying many lives, and that greed comes in many

different complexions and persuasions…”

179 [T]he disciple of our Way should

always be a person of compassion, simplicity, moral integrity and moral

courage. Above all, he must appreciate the fact that patience does not mean indifference and or weakness. Therefore, whenever the conscience and the heart is calling, one must answer with the full integrity of truth and courage…”

180 [I]n life we should always be

governed by good conscience and faith in the God that created the Universe. Therefore, it is important to learn to regard others more in the light of what they suffer because of oneself, than to dwell in the virtue of greed that goes beyond the fact of blindness. Therefore in your life, you must not be guided, blinded and damned by the illusions of your own greed, ego, obsessions, glamour, pride and arrogance…”

181 [T]he student(s) of martial arts

should never cease to exploit the best of their talents and potentials because the fact of talent(s) is increased by the fact of its use. Therefore, at no point in time should a student(s) be afraid or be ashamed of dreaming all that which is otherwise considered to be the impossible in life…”

182 [O]ne must merge with the power of

the Universe by uplifting the faculty of his own consciousness because the use of faculty makes it stronger and transiently powerful. When this attainment is achieved, one would begin to live in the point of the higher self in the second attention and never to believe in a Universe that which has no purpose…”

183 [W]hen you have attained the

condition of spiritual awakening and connection with the Universe and

God, you will splendidly remain

faithful and bonded to the greatest truths of the Universe and God without compulsions. You will


ultimately be given the comprehension that surpasses all things in that, some day life on earth will end but your presence in the domains of God would not …”

184 [T]he teaching of our Way must

certainly give you balance and comprehension that makes you whole again, with an edge of continous self development in life. In this way, one will attain the powerful position of greatness with purpose and even in the smallness of means…”

185 [T]he Sensei and the student(s)

should not have the hollowness and weakness of the simple mind which is entirely focused on the differences of styles and traditions. Instead should look around and see how different are the trees, plants, rivers, mountains and animals. And thereafter learn to live and celebrate in diversity because diversity is God’s blessings and the intelligence of the Universe. Therefore, one must always avoid stylistic bearings…”

186. [T]he truth is this, in whatever way

and manner we approach our martial arts, same must be done with a point of responsibility and sincerity because it is ultimately one of the many paths that which is meant not to be complicated but supremely eloquent and simple. It is one of the Ways that makes one conscious of his own spiritual essence, which ultimately cause(s) one to respond to the call of God. Therefore, one must always seek and contain the spiritual values inherent in the Way, one must be empty of his arrogance and self seeking…”

187 [I]f you can control your anger then

you are indeed a powerful person. If you can control your greed indeed you are in the path of absolute

Godliness because greed comes in many complexions and has destroyed many lifes, especially of the innocent. Let greed not blind your life and even making it to be aspect of your nature…”

188 W]hen you train and practice the

teachings of martial arts you must ground this simple truth into your heart and mind. Martial arts is not about beating and defeating the other person even those considered to be your own enemy. It is not about the belt and the gold medals

that you have. It is entirely about your own intra development and to reconstruct your own finer nature and character so that you may ultimately not forget the purpose of your own life and relatedness to all things in the Universe. However, if your teachers don’t believe in this teaching(s) thus begin to wonder in the merit(s) of their truth. Therefore, let these teachings of martial arts begin to change your life…”

189 [T]he doing of martial arts requires

the fact of understanding and open mindedness. Many aspirants miss the grand significance of martial arts teachings because of myopic understanding and preconceived notions. Therefore be attuned with the point of true understanding, the potential of great difference, great courage and great transformances can become achieved in your lifetime…”

190 [T]he condition of transformational

training and practice of martial arts produces a new dispensation of mindset and paradigms about the fact of martial arts. Thus making one to become a wondrous new creation

with concluded position and focus of

the spiritual things with a dynamic moral conscience. Therefore, if any martial art style(s) denies this simple truth question its merit and


substance, and of those endorsing it and as a fact, it is not a shame to wonder…”

191 [T]he true teachings of martial arts

required no position of influence and social status in order to be validated because they are timeless. They prompt the conscience and mind to go back and deeper into the original goodness of oneself, with the faith of heart to be truly who you are…”

192 [I]n training and studying the

teachings of martial arts you engage your body, mind and spirit to become alive and productive once more. There are great benefits associated with the training and study of these, some entail the delay in aging process, strong heart, good blood and delaying other diseases that gnews the body and is energy. Therefore, always avoid a sedentary life thus you will be blessed with good health and vibrancy of exuberance…”

193 [Y]ou must never abandon the

dreams that you have in life no matter how difficult the conditions may be, or how long it may take to fulfil them. Always stand up with rigid simplicity of heart and mind, courage and faith, with intense divine trust in God. And with your perseverance you will certainly be answered. Therefore, one must always know and understand thus, the dreams and the potentials that you have were long implanted in you, your heart by the Creator of the Universe from the beginning of your time. Yours is just to manifest them and serve others through them…”

194 [T]he learning and training, the

practice and mastery of martial arts is a long challenging process but then, do not allow the burden of life and negative mindsets to bother you. Inside you always rekindle the

force of enthusiasm, courage, hope and devotion. Never cease asking God to help you achieve the best of what you can be because in that very request all blessing will flow to you…”

195 [T]he fundamental essence of

transformational teaching, training and practice aspires and envisages the condition of change in one’s perceptions and perspective about everything in lie. It make one to go and rise to a new level(s) of thinking and actions, and within a point of powerful expectancy…”

196 [I]t must be understood that the

centre focus of Oikado is not entirely on the structures of the technique(s) and style(s) but rather on how you use the very knowledge in order to make yourself ennobled, unique and different morally, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually. The point of emphasy is on the inner dimensions of the individual that the external flairs of stylism…”

197 [T]he student(s) should always

realize that inside his being, there are gifts and talent(s) that in which had not yet been exploited. Therefore, it is very important to use these inmate qualities for the fact of becoming better. Wherefore, one should always know that, wherever he may be in life, there is greater potential to become better. Thus one must change the level of his own expectations in order to realize the beginnings of a new reality…”

198 [Y]ou must always have the fact and

point of sincerity in all your choices in life because at the end of it all,

the life that we live is based on the

choices made. Therefore, one must never exaggerate his choices because it may happen that whatever you may hate as not good


for you, whatever you love as good for you may turn out not to have been…”

199 [T]he purpose of life is the

fundamental calling to appreciate the creation and to be one with it so that one may give total submission and worship to the Creator of all things seen and unseen in all the Universes that are there. Therefore, always indulge in prayer and meditation so that you may connect with the divines of God…”

200 [W]hen you train and meditate in

your martial arts, do so with absolute commitment combined with the unparallel combination of sincerity and wisdom in all the truths. So that you can acquire a strong moral and spiritual edge that which entitles you to be totally different and transformed into the Godly ways…”

201 [O]ne is urged to have the potential

and the capacity to have an unending faith and hope in life, and to anticipate good things to come to him overtime. Thus one should have good expectations in life because through the quality of proper expectations one can draw to himself the blessing of God…”

202 [T]he Way of our martial arts is

actually teaching and requiring of oneself to be empowered with the brilliance of difference, morally, intellectually, mentally and spiritually in the essence of substance and magnificence, and to maintain oneself with appropriate dignity, descipline and attitude of faith and expectancy…”

203 [I]t must be noted by all those who

follow our Way of Martial Arts that our teachings, the truths and the principles thereof, are inherently not

known but are put into a condition of restoration in our minds and heart.

These being the things of truth that had been neglected and forgotten overtime…”


understand that he should never think negatively in life no matter how difficult the conditions, problems and sufferings that may be experienced in the moment. Always expect the positive results at the end of it all. This is very crucial because our expectations defines the limits of our life thus according to one’s faith it will be done unto him…”

205 [T]he Sensei should always inform

the student(s) to study and increase their knowledge of all things, so that they can become brilliant thinkers and seekers of the truth. Through study, the horizons of knowledge become more increased. However, it is sad to see that some people pursue the search for truth in arrogance and darkness…”

206 [I]n life one should always have the

substance of patience, waiting and hoping for the best of things to come in a different time. This quality involves the highest quality of having higher levels of expectations. This is very important because the very expectations that one has, are in essence the manifestations of one’s faith and the reality to be…”

207 [W]hen the Sensei and the

student(s) learn these teachings; they should realize and remember this, whatever is contained in this text, contains the issues and questions that had been asked

before by the teachers and masters

of the Way. And once again they are being asked of oneself in this very moment…”


208 [W]hen in the path of martial art(s)

learning you will come across many compromising situations, and characters. All discreetly bent on thwarting your own burning advancement in many ways. However, if you have the glimpsed these teachings herein, stand bold and seek what you deserve no matter what. Never allow yourself to be reduced to a servitude…”

209 [Y]ou must always know that in this

life regardless of your social status and condition, you always have something important to give to others even though in appearance that may be insignificant. Through the fact of serving each other we begin to grow more than we can ever imagine to be. Therefore, never deprive others of the gift(s) of your martial arts…”


power of expectations in your life because the core of expectation brings about the manifestations of things and realities that had been anxiously anticipated. Therefore, you can never have the magnificence of manifestations without the power of expectancy…”

211 [S]ometimes in life things and

situations may prove too hard to endure and to overcome. But, all that you have to do is to follow the long wall far enough and you will certainly find that very door. Therefore, never ignore the power of courage and patience working together…”

212 [I]t is very important to indulge in the

study of things and events in order to descern your participatory

position in this life. Above all, in order to abate and reforming the crises of the heart, mind and conscience indulge in prayer. This

is important because, as we grow up and with time our desires multiplies and thus bringing more of the burdens of confusions and choices and crises…”

213 [O]ne should always know and

accept the fact that there are those people who absolutely love and revere money, power and domination of others at all costs. These then are the very things that can not love back and restore the sensitive quality of being transcendent in heart, mind and spirit. Therefore, in one’s aspirations, one should not seek all that which have the potential to empty his own being of essence…”

214 [T]he obsession for material things

is with the potential of dungeoning, binding and making our hearts opaque to the things that are not material. Therefore in the quest for these, one need to conveniently forget that this very world that we are in, is very much influenced by the things that are not yet been able to see. The arrogant and ignorant will laugh at their best…”

215 [O]ne should not do things because

of skewed expectations and desires of acknowledgement, rewards, honour and recognition from other people in whatever situation in life. In most case we unconsciously do the things that were meant to be done but then thinking it is our own design and ingenuity. On the whole, how do you expect others to honour that which they do not understand and for that matter, not pleasing to their expectations, perceptions and ego…”

216 [W]hen you are in this world do not

misguide yourself with the illusion that you originate in this world. The fact is that you came from another


world and after this world you will go into another world. One must learn to recognize the realities of other worlds through his heart, mind and spirit, for the seen and the unseen are one. And the fools will certainly laugh…”

217 [Y]ou must always undertake

actions and thoughts that bring the substance of worth, and the decisions that give you increase into your life. Always indulge in the use of creative mind and heart so that you cannot dwell in and be with the life of thorns…”

218 [O]ne must always understand that

in this life one cannot always be happy, successful, cheerful and content. All these are perceptions of reality that comes and go. One must always be invested with creative faith and creative action because nothing is stagnant in this Universe…”

219 [D]o not take things for granted,

have the quality of interaction with nature and people, learn and discern, then you will acquire the incredible potential of seeing and transcending beyond the apparent dimensions of things as they are. With your heart, mind and spirit you will reach the immeasurable dimensions that which time and space limit us. Thus you will behold the wonders that are beyond words of mere description and rationality as perceived…”

220 [A]lways do good things to other

people and the things of creation as you see them because all things are the outcropping of God. As of now, one may think that all things end up here but that is not the case.

As we sojourn in this Universe and in another time we meet once more and again…”

221 [D]o not deceive yourself into thinking and believing that the Universe takes no record of your own existence. Do not believe and think that when you neglect your duties and responsibility to other human beings you can get away with it. Always understand this simple truth, all those of good standing before God are those who are of beneficial good to other people and the Creation…”

222 [W]hen the student(s) are learning

and training this martial arts, they must learn as much as is possible from their teacher(s) and mentor(s). In so doing he must own his own vision, integrity sincerity and character to excel. In all, he must maximize the moment with good expectations and furthermore, to live a lifestyle of expecting the best out of life and act as if it were so…”

223 [W]ith transformational teaching,

learning, training and practice, the student(s) is urged to become a remarkable being, to be in a position of knowing the incredible truths and principles of the Way. These being the elements that guard and guides his own life and expectancy in life. The said student(s) must always rely on the power of expectancy because with it, the attention of the Universe is drawn closer to oneself…”


should get involved in their discipline with the power of passion, inspiration and knowledge. Above all, they must seek and adhere to the truth as it is. Through this aptitude they will have the immense potential to overcome many

obstacles, new horizons will open

more room for more increase of things to come…”


225 [I]t should be noted by both the Sensei and the student(s) that in life they must always uphold themselves with the power of faith, prayer and trust in the compassion and generosity of God. And as thus, expecting more of his blessings because without the power of expectation we certainly loose the enthusiasm to live and of life…”

226 [T]he teachings of this martial arts,

does not advocate that the Sensei and the student(s) should undermine other people, teachers, styles, students and traditions, nor that they be intimidated by them because of the point of sentimental difference. Instead same should embrace the essence of diversity and noting that, there is no compulsion in the ways of our martial arts…”

227 [T]he student(s) when learning and

training this martial arts, they should always have the capacity and potential to recognize the difference and differentiations in life. More so that, of the seeds and harvest. Thereon same should remain focused and committed in the fact of the harvest…”

228 [I]n life it is very important to meet

and deal with disappointments and failures, honestly and faithfully. But with hope and point of expectations one would overcome them. Therefore, never place your faith in the negative expectations…”

229 [T]he student(s) must be engaged

very much in prayer and meditation, in connecting himself with all humanity and the diversity of the Universe. Thus he will attain a remarkable position of knowing the inconceivable truths and wonders

with an astonishing eloquence of the mind, heart and spirit…”

230 [W]hen a time comes to make a choice in life, especially those that have the turning point, one must always make the right decision even when it is difficult to do so. This position is testing particularly when the expectations are not yet clear or self interest(s) are at stake…”

231 [I]t is important to live a life that

which is honest, meaningful and holistic rather than to live a life with ambiguity and without a purpose. Always make a solemn endeavor to try to live a life with the dignity that you have been taught by your own parents…”

232 [T]he teachings of this martial arts

simply asks you to become a better person, a person of compassion , a person of understanding, a person of worth, a person of beneficiality to all humanity. Is this asking far too much? On the whole, when in a time and in a position to receive the opening of the mind and heart that would be then a remarkable learning for all, and thus you will be receiving the gift of the heaven…”

233 [I]t is very important to aspire to do

good to other people and the creation around you, ingrain in your thinking and subconscious the quality of being of goodness. And thus you will acquire more blessings from the Creator of the Universe, who is always longing to give to you his whole goodness. Therefore, with this dispensation expect greater things in your life…”

234 [I]n life it is important to have a mind

and heart that which is flexible and allowing. This is crucial to have because life has no formula but many disappointments and obstacles that are to be overcomed before you can actually get what you want. Therefore, at times it is wisdom to always change what you are looking for in life in order to get that which you are wanting as the best…”


235 [W]hen you are in life always seek the favour of the heaven, the blessing of God the Creator of the Universe. Thereafter, seek the fellowship of those around you. Essentially and whatever you may be doing, utilize the power of intercession and remove the focus on you, so that you can become accomplished…”

236 [T]he student(s) is urged to always

engage in prayer and in thoughts of good for everyone in this world because these have the creative power to change the world and reality…”

237 [I]t must be realized that most

people have tremendeous potential to achieve and to become whatever that they want and can be in this life. The factor that which is stopping them from these grand attainments is to start. Therefore, overcome

hesitations then your conquest will begin…”

238 [D]o not let other people control your

own life even though when one is poor looses the control of one’s own decisions and choices. Always thrive to be consistent with the truth and good conscience then own yourself and become free…”

THE MEETING OF HEAVEN AND EARTH

(ISSHO NI SURU) The Sensei should ensure that the teachings of this philosophy inspires the student(s) to become intellectually, morally and socially changed, and more motivated to participate in their communities in order to become the agents of change and empowerment. In effecting the agency of change, the very student(s) should engage the variables of such a function in the spectrum that consist of:

When they implement the above, they would attain a magnificent flowing condition that inter-alia provide the unique conditions of;

Being in the state of complete awareness and knowingness that which powerfully challenges their quality of thinking.

CONSCIOUSNESS Faith

GRATITUDE. Vision.

GRATITUDE. Sincerity.

COURAGE. Knowing.

EQUANIMITY. Compassion.

FORESIGHT. Insight.

POSITIVE ACTION. Creative Mind.

CRITICAL MIND. Creative Patience.

EQUPOISE. Focus.

PROFOUND PERCEPTIONS. Open Mindedness.

THE SECOND ATTENTION. AWAKENING


Realizing the incredible seed of greatness within their own hearts and minds.

Manifesting the profound faculty that which is directed and embedded in the principles of life.

The student(s) would further be motivated to appreciate and endorse the fact that he or she is the special creation of God, and that he or she has a unique role to be accomplished in this life. That the needs of his desires are secondary and insignificant when compared to the purpose and role that one has to fulfill in the tapestry of the creation. The Sensei should also challenge the student(s) to challenge themselves and to constantly question themselves as to;

Who they are and where do they come from?

What is the purpose of being in this life?

Before they were born, where were they and who they were.

After their demise, where do they go and in what quality through their deeds?

After their demise is that the meaning of the fact of the end of their life as the beings of God?

In the martial arts this enquiry is very important in order to help the student(s) to realize their greatest nature and quality as spiritual beings. And to overcome the obstacle of taking things on the factors of assumptions and grantedness. The Sensei must further alert the student(s) to the fact that the answers to above questions are not mathematical or based on any equations but rather, they need a process of deep inner search and spiritual awakening. Once more, the Sensei must inform the student(s) that all the things that are in this world and creation they do not belong to anyone but to God alone. They should thus give truthful submissions and gratitude to the Creator of the Universe always. This position is crucial because everyone of us through birth and life, are merely given an opportunity to witness the incredible wonders of the creation of God.

We only need to open our eyes and see the remarkability of what is there and be appreciative of it. Further more, and with good conscience we should also realize that as visitors, we did not at all contribute into the whole creation process. Therefore we owe an immense duty to revere, nurture and protect all that which belongs to God, not to abuse and destroy it. It is through this realization that one would then acquire the imperative and momentum to love nature and that which is in it. This is very important because it is one of the many ways in which God’s greatness become manifested, experience and merged within this life. In essence and truth in this creation we are the guests of God, and for this hospitality we must give our utmost gratitude to God. Therefore, the student(s) and the Sensei should instill in themselves the values and the principles of loving and protecting the natural environment holistically because in everything that which is there, is the breath of life in it. Conversely when we love nature we begin to love ourselves more than anything else, we become healed and whole once more. Thus one should never ever, undermine the healing power of nature. In the context of martial arts, man and nature are inseparable. The philosophy and the teachings of martial arts will help the student(s) and the Sensei to attain the magnificent position and the incredible realization to the fact that;

Their bodies are merely made up of the soil of the Earth and nothing more and special about that.

Their spirit comes from God in the heaven and that it belongs to God alone.

In his existence as a living creature of God, in him the properties of the Heaven and the Earth have been merged to bring about life and the human being.

Man is the meeting point of the Heaven and Earth.

That man must manifest and

maintain the will of the Heaven on this Earth.

SPIRITUAL VISION REALITY


Once the above position is appreciated then the greatest realization will emerge in that when a person is in life he or she must always do good things with his life. Serve humanity and give total worship and submission to God. Therefore, they must always have pure thoughts, pure action and pure living. One’s mind and heart must always have the purity, the beauty and the love that which impacts everything and going beyond the utter most parts of the Earth and the Universe. In so doing, the seeking and the service to God through one’s heart, mind and spirit will go deeper and far beyond the frontiers that which one can not go, beyond in timelessness and spacelessness, that was there before the beginnings of anything but God. Who is the most merciful and the benevolent to all things in the Universe and beyond the transcendent reality. THE TRANSCENDANT DYNAMICS OF BEING WHOLE

(ZENTAI NO) In the course of teaching and training the martial art(s), the Sensei should always endevour to consciously expand the intrinsic

power of knowledge of the student(s). He should as far much as is possible assist the student(s) to discover, realize and harness their innate vastness and potential. In expanding the student(s) awareness, same would in the long run grasp the underlying multidimensional nature and essence. Once this critical phase is reached and overcomed, the student(s) would have abandoned the illusions and the limited perception and mind that which makes them to view, define and uphold themselves in the physical dimension and entity. They would thus acquire the profound and highest endowment of seeing their incredible nature to be immense, unique and transcending far beyond the frontiers of their physicality, the dwelling in the second attention. The incredible discovery process will make them realize that they are constituted of and by more than one dimension. These new frontiers of being will manifest their being to be composed of the following levels of dimensions:

TIMELESSNESS

TIME. MAN. SPACE.

EARTH.

UNIVERSE.

SPACELESSNESS.

The Physical Body.


The dimensions will prove to the student(s) understanding and appreciation that, in reality they are far beyond the actual range of the five senses of physical perceptions. Therefore, the student(s) should very much engage and endevour all their potentials in the activities of;

Training Practice Application Concentration Visualisation Profound Thinking Meditation Stillness Tranquility

Which factors when compounded with the deeply grounded knowledge, desire, intent and will, shall lead to the exponential state of transitions and comprehension of the various system of meanings, realizations, manifestations attainments that binds everything and all things in the condition of pure consciousness and wholeness thus entering into the frontiers of the second attention. Once the above disposition and dispensation is attained, the students would begin to acquire the immense potential and power to be transcending their ego and thus gaining all the momentum of;

Intellectuational Transformation Emotional transformation. Moral Transformation Spiritual Transformation Physical Transformation Social Transformation

Which faculties would hold and cause the student(s) to project with powerful clarity,

precision, vastness and conscious definite growth, position and transitions that which is far beyond the fact of description but impacting positively on the overall connectedness in the entire Universe. The magnificence of being dynamic, energetic, sensational, radiant and pervasive to all things, people and the environment would be manifested as an absolute newly created reality of conscious creation. Furthermore, as the student(s) cycle in their consciousness they would acquire the incredible recognition, acceptance, awareness of other existing realities of the worlds around and beyond them. They would further realize that, apart from the current or present reality, they had existed in the realms of other worlds in the Universe, that which cannot be currently and mundanely be imagined because of one’s confinement into the limitations imposed by the body. Therefore the student(s) must do everything possible to be open minded, in order to allow the potential and faculties of great mind and spirit to open up the incredible conscious reality that is inclusive (into) in the whole Universe with great imperatives. Thereon, the Sensei should urge and encourage the student(s) to apply themselves with conscious effort, courage, commitment and power of mind and prayer so that they can transcend the barriers of the physical body, and make entry into the incredible frontiers of the mind and spirit. Therefore, in the actual activity of training and practice, application and study the student should involve, embrace and utilize to their maximum advantage of the following faculties;

The Energy Body. The Mental Body.

The Astral Body.


The Power of the Body. The Power of Nature.

The Power of the Spirit. The Power of Intention.

The Power of Manifestation. The Power of Mind.

The Power of Heart. The Power of Energy.

The Power of Inspiration. The Power of Imagination.

The Power of Emotions. The Power of Motion.

The Power of Change. The Power of Experiantiation.

Equilibrium.

Transition.

Experience.

Transformation.

Reformation.

Manifestation.

Meaning.

Integration.


THE SUBTLE SUBSTANCE AND ESSENCE OF OUR PHILOSOPHY

(HONSHITSU) In our martial arts it is contended and affirmed that the fact of teaching the student(s) the technical aspects of martial arts, and to entirely emphasis on the intrinsic(s) of the tournament is not adequate but should be invested with intellectuality. This intellectuality is designed to create the student(s) who are intellectually creative, deep thinking and of brilliant inquiry into the matters that go beyond the physical aspects of martial arts. Thus making a huge momentum of inshifting of perceptions and perspectives within the context of profound faculty. It is however known and uncommon to find some of the instructors who would not be subscribing nor endorsing this position and dispensation. There are many reasons for this aptitude but the main one being that, they themselves are essentially wanting in the calling of philosophy of martial arts. But

then, if they are not convinced about the significance or the importance and efficiency of philosophy as is in martial arts, and of intended inshiftings they would certainly resist and make it almost impossible to have same exposed to the student(s) and to the student(s) detriment than benefit. When this is the case, the crucial question becomes that of how then to envisage the process and prospects of ensuring the moral and spiritual cultivation of their student(s)? When there is realization of such a resistance to teach the philosophy of the tradition of martial arts, those who labour under such a difficult view should be treated with appropriate kindness and be gradually persuaded through indepth teachings to disavow, not to limit and bondage themselves in the grave misconceptions. The true and grand teachings, training and practice of martial arts cannot be whole without those matters that are requiring of the inclement and determination of

Depth.

Centering.

Fullness.

Brilliance.

Lightness.

Healing.

Re-Formulation.

Pacification Participation.

Integration.

Wholeness. Roundness

Body.

Mind.

Emotions.

Heart.

Conscience.

Spirit.

EARTH.

NATURE.

WORLD.

UNIVERSE.

Transcendence

CHANGE Transcendence

Space.

Unification Oneness

Time.

EARTH.

MAN.

UNIVERSE.


philosophy in their comprehensive nature. The undeniable truth and position is this, the martial arts philosophy is powerfully subtle, and with immense force of affinity to change our hearts and minds about oneself, lives, life and the whole relationship(s) with the creation and the Universe. It suffices to say this, whatever one believes in one’s life, that would forever impact one’s life and reality. Therefore, whenever a committed student(s) undertakes the process of learnership of martial arts, same should determine these vital components that which the concerned teacher or school can offer, at any given momentum and opportunity:

The Technical The Theoretical The Philosophical

Which cumulatively will impact on the overall dimensions, destiny and intensity of training, practice, interpretation, implementation and application. Therefore, the Sensei should always encourage and urge his student(s) not to be bias and unrealistic in life and in the learnership of the martial arts. Furthermore, that they must seek more knowledge and understanding which then becomes the simplest way of eradicating fears, bias and prejudices. It is further averred that with the power of knowledge and understanding, they will acquire the greatest potential of making the right and correct decisions in life. It must be impressed on the student(s) that if they make any decision and or choice, that very aspect alone does change(s) one’s life forever. Conversely, the teachings of the Sensei should be down to earth and very much profound. It is through this approach and latitude that whenever, the Sensei has taught the student(s), such student(s) will know more and ultimately developing the deeper longing to know more in life, as they transcend the miracle and the limitation of the perceptions and perspective that were once deficit and superficiality into truth and substance. The Sensei and the student(s) should realize that martial arts is not the absolute confines of the techniques of the combat and the tournaments. It is a tool that enables the attainment of finer all attributes of mind, heart, character and personality.

Therefore, the techniques without philosophy creates a vacuum, a chronic deficit and the ambit of hollowness in the student(s) inner being and essence. It is important to integrate the techniques, philosophy and the fundamental practices so that the student(s) becomes holistically empowered, balanced and awakened. Therefore, the soft techniques targets the inner essence and substance of the heart, mind, conscience and spirit of the martial artist. And further more, they create the effective transformation and awareness in the moral fabrics and context of the student(s). Conversely, out of this unique process the definements of moral cultivation, intellectual cultivation, and spiritual cultivation become profoundly manifested as a landscape upon which great perceptions and perspectives of the student(s) become pronounced, placated, anchored, reshaped and enlightened without ambiguity in the point of the second attention. Conversely, student(s) mind, morality, conscience and spirituality become satured with significant essence and transcendence. When the substance of philosophy has been ingrained, the definite dimension of spiritual awakening, participation and enlivenment become distilled, progressive and dynamically pervasive than being mundane. Essentially, the student(s) and even the Sensei will eventually acquire a platform of grand attainments of seeking the fact of understanding and difference in both the mind and the spirit. Therefore, as the process continues to spiral in enlightenment they would pen-ultimately attain a condition of break through, and into the ultimate essence of profound understanding of the meaning(s) of the answers. THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE OF PHILOSOPHY

(MOKUTEKI)

The soft techniques target the inner essence and substance of the mind and conscience, and dynamically, they create the effective transformation and awareness in the moral context. Out of this process the definements of;

Moral cultivation


Spiritual cultivation Spiritual Power Spiritual Vision

Becomes the profound landscape upon which the perceptions and perspectives of the student(s) gets anchored, sharpened and highly sensitive and enlightened. However and of greatest significance is this, when the students progresses in his intellectuality, moralization, realization through philosophy he would acquire an immense point of entry into the level of the Second Attention. This state attainments will cause the student(s) to be in the condition of expansiveness and centering, through the dimensions of;

Self Knowledge. Self Image. Self Awareness. Self Searching. Self Mastery. Self Discipline.

These intrinsic dimensions will ultimately bring about a resilient state of refinement

and projection into the most powerful condition of having the abiding faculty. This abidance will inter-alia generate a unique state of sustainability of essence, fullness and wholeness. Therefore once this break through is attained, the incredible potential(s) and power(s) to experience new realities, emergence and unboundness become a total feasibility. In this point of feasibility the student(s) mind would have been emancipated and conditioned into the manifestation of brilliant spirituality because the limitations of limit and duality would have been transcended in the absolute point of clarity. Conversely, the very student(s) when entered in the domains of the Second Attention, he or she would inevitably be endowed and repositioned in new dimensions of the abiding essence and beautifulness that which is befitting the quest in bushin, with totalness of mind, body and spirit.

On the whole and at the very best, the profoundness, the power, the beauty, the honour and the essence of teaching and learning martial arts is incredible. It is founded in the fundamental and dynamic obligation that which transforms itself into an extraordinary calling and substance of peace, pleasure and humility of the true mind, heart and spirit in the Way.

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[I]n our Way of Oikado the underpinning essence is to transcend the

boundness and the limitations of the mind. And thus to attain the incredible

substance of being universal and whole. Therefore, for the seeker it becomes

a feeble and hollow a quest to seek that which is not understood, and to

become that which one is not…”

In the study of philosophy of martial arts of Oikado the greatest emphasy and significant essence is to make the individual student(s) to transform and transcend into the highest levels of awareness, self knowledge and self mastery. This is very important because to entirely focus and enterprise of the technical infrastructure of the style, is to render the essence and essentiality of the student(s) dysfunctional in that he would not acquire and experience the subtle inner growth and faculty. Given this promise, a Sensei of profound faculty and concept would not totalize his whole teachings in the single fact of technique and tournament(s)

Essentially, the teachings of the Sensei must integrate the substance nature of the techniques and philosophy so that the intimate balance, harmonization can be attained in a powerful Sensei of intellectual substance, and spiritual experience will never fail the student(s) from attaining the condition of self awakening in this reality. An above all, to continue shift the goal posts in order to delay and or default the student(s) progression inwardly. Of course it is uncommon to find that some Sensei(s) of superficial content will always and continually stance out their hostile

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resistance to these profound teachings and philosophy due to the fact of their feed knowledge and or ignorance of the fundamentalities of Budo. Even then, some would absolutely claim to know some and better than other, while in reality they are hollow of substance. Wherefore, the true student(s) should always find ways and means to compensate for the want of such knowledge. The ultimate choice lies with the student(s) alone [T]he seeker can only be given that which he has sought. And for those who seek beyond the point of the desire acquires the incredible and become the magnificence of that which has been found for that reason it is a feeble quest for the seeker to seek that which cannot be given…” The above statement sums up the position of Oikado in the dimensions of philosophy into martial art tradition. [A]s for those who do not understand the essence of their understanding. How than can it be expected of them to understand that which is beyond their condition of ignorance. In making them to contradict their position of understandings will contradict their position of understandings will in them be causes, the painful and abiding burden of defying the experience of their ego…” Wherefore the student(s) will be beyond the bounds of stylism(sO and the concept of fragmentations of great mind. Wherefore, when the student(s) is transformed condition of equipoise and equanimity in all dimensions. In essence therefore, the unique teaching, training and practice of the technical aspects of the style should not be in the abstract, in the vacuum and or made immune from the impacts and substance of philosophy. This is very important for the student(s) so that they can acquire the magnificent unifying qualitative experience, expression and wholeness. Conversely, in the overall implementation of this unification of the philosophy and the techniques a point of profound transcendence into the deeper most dimensions of awareness. In this depth of effective awareness the undivided diversity and essence will emerge and

calling upon the total manifestation(s) of the immense of;

The Original Self. The Original Knowledge The Original Power. The Original Poise. The Original Presence. The Original Participation.

within the intended bounds of the Creative Force. Once this condition of elemental interaction and wholeness within the Creative Force is ingrained with embracement, one will gradual gravitate towards the ultimate goal and centering position of achieving the new meanings of the awakened truth, understanding experience known as the kensho. Wherefore, a student(s) will be beyond the bounds of sylism, and concept of fragmentation of great mind. Conversely, in the ways of this philosophy the cardinal point and persuasions to the student(s), is merely make the go beyond the feeble fabrics of their desires, and to transform and manifest themselves in the totality of magnificence, signifance and brilliant of mind, heart emotions and spirit so that they ultimately dwell in the wholeness of the Universal Uniqueness. As thus, will it be asking too much from the seeker to be as such. 132 [I]n the transformations that are

within yourself there will be no scar deep enough to last forever, no burden too brutal to crush you and no suffering will make you void forever. You would have found that which many are seeking yet wanting the in seeking it …”

133 [W]hen the ways of our Way have

transformed you, and you having the deep merging within and with higher self, you will definitely acquire the inner growing awareness and the becoming of peacefulness …”

134 [I]t is very important that one should

always create and effect balance in one’s life with the material (things) and the spiritual (things) in order to acquire a point of completeness …”


135 [S]omteimes we constantly burden

ourselves with the fact of destroying that which regard as the enemy, and forgetting that the very enemy that we seek to identify is within ourselves …”

136 [O]ne is always urged to exert his

own patience and discretion with the deeper point of modesty, and with counsel to his mouth.

In this medium one should not be biased, judgemental, dismissive about anything or anyone that which one does not know or even understand…”

137 [T]he highest point and truth about

transformational training, practice, teaching and application is to unburden the mind and the action, when the mind is burdened with conformity, ritual and conventionality it can not be in a position to understand that which is called unboundness originality and creativity …”

138 [T]he fact of freedom lies in

possessing nothing, yet having something. When one possesses nothing same does not have the fear to defend that which is possessed …”

139 [W]hen you have transcend the

falsehood of concepts, illusions, dogma and beliefs, you stand out uniquely free and real in true emptiness, conversely no matter how powerful the wind may now one would stand still like a mountain which doesn’t bow …”

140 [I]n our Way of martial arts the

simplest position assumed is that, no matter how the styles are deemed in their constitutional differences and divisions, in the ultimate essence they all dissolve into wholeness …”

141 [Y]ou must always bear in mid this fact in your life, in this world you cannot be what you are not but you can be what ever you want to be. When you are what you are never forget yourself …”

142 [W]hen you profess to be loving

always consider the tomorrow, other things and people and never underestimate the power of illusions and expectations. Always know that in the fact of love, love does not have one face …”

143 [T]he most important thing to

understand is that the choices that we make have the powerful impacts on the future possibilities and potentials in our lives and the rewards of choices made can forever change ones life …”

144 [I]t is a sad situation to see so many

people delve into many activities and persuits with the object of attaining happiness. True happiness is within the heart, a heart that is content with its own worth than to that which is external, therefore seek the happiness of the heart but not of the mind …”

145 [S]ometimes some people make

damming choices and expect that the world will sympathize with their situations. Always make the choices that will benefit you and all those who depend and trust in you. Above all, stand above the choices you have made with courage …”

146 [I]n the ways of our martial arts,

when you are worthy of the honour of being the Sensei, one shall place his mind on the understanding and the giving out of these truths with the true heart of valour and passion. Above all, to be of service to all those who are still seeking that which is sought…”

147 [W]hen you are an enlightened

being due to these teachings, you will certainly realize that you can not choose the path of your own destiny


because destiny chooses you. Conversely, every destiny has a beginning and one just responds to its dictates and melody…”

149 [I]f you are the true seeker of that

which is “known” in the “unknowing”, it is important to therefore absorb these teachings of our Way. And thereafter the choice of being different or being the same will lie entirely with your own conscience,

because it is common to be blinded by the very light that which is being sought…”

149 [O]nce you have been inducted in

the truths of our Way, you will begin to realize the immensity of who and what you are. You are the higher instrument of grand design and thus never allow anything to stand in your way of the higher truth(s) because our Way is for those who are in the path of seeking the difference…”

150 [T]hough this may sound absurd to

those of ordinary self and mind, when one has the eyes of the mind he can discern the parallelness of all things in the parallel Universes because we aren’t alone in this Vastness for there are many creations…”

151 [O]ne should always appreciate that

at all times and in all situations he should be positive minded, proactive and mindful in life. Once this condition is instilled in one’s character and nature one would stand out unique as a factor that which is socially functional and beneficial.

158 [I]n life one should always be quick

to take full advantage of the opportunities that are available because nothing comes on silver plate. When this virtue is appreciated, one will go further to realize that elsewhere in the world, many people would certainly risk

their entire lives just to have the very opportunities that you get but taking them for granted and or with cynicism…”

159 [I]t is important for the student(s) of

martial arts to integrate their own academic achievements and knowledge with the profound wisdom of martial arts in order to become influential thinkers. And actors that can change themselves and others by impacting positively and beneficially on the lives of their own communities and society at large. So that everyone can achieve the point and fact of planitude and equipoise in whatever they may be in life…”

160 [T]hrough the philosophy and the

wisdom of the martial arts, the disciples should transcend the point of the self and discover the fact of attaining the condition of the essential difference in the mind, heart and spirit. Whence they can achieve the peace in one’s internal equilibrium…”

161 [T]he student(s) and the Sensei too,

should always understand that they should dwell in the perpetual state of awareness and knowingness. It is through this condition that they can realize that in the present and in the future, they have the most powerful potential of being the builders of great minds, thinkers, characters and personalities that which can benefit the progress of the consciousness of humanity…”

162 [I]t should be acknowledged by both

the Sensei and the student(s) that in the path of martial arts, when the person seek(s) the truth and profound knowledge, there are great barriers and challenges. These factors will ultimately create the unavailable conditions of intriguing contradictions that can cause one to abandon the quest. Therefore, do not seek with your mind but with your heart…”


157 [I]n our way of martial arts, a committed seeker shall discern all great truths with conscience of the heart, shall overcome obstacles that stood in his way. Overtime he will attain the incredible and overwhelming sense of freedom of body, mind and spirit from the bondage of ignorance. Therefore, when one is seeking as a seeker should, he must also bear the fact that in the journey of seeking, same is often too lonely and heavy…”

158 [T]hose who had been emancipated

from their bondage of self perception they would recognize the great significance of being flexible externally and internally in life. Their hearts, mind and will should always relinquish the fact of dwelling in the ambiguity of the things of the past. They should embrace the eternal essence of new beginnings, and live with the knowledge that nothing has permanency in life. Once this platitude is understood then one shall realize with powerful consciousness that, all things are in their own time and designation beautiful…”

159. [T]he student(s) of martial arts inter-

alia should always bear in mind the fact that the teachings of our Way is to transform them into becoming the beings of compassion,, generosity, compuction, honesty, beneficiality, consciousness and discipline rather than being bigoted and selfish. If a Sensei dismisses these virtues as of no significance, that would certainty be uncharactecistic of his honour as a Sensei…”

160 [T]he achievements of the

student(s) of martial arts should have the humbling effect on his own character and perceptions in life. Through the experienced inner shiftings he would stand out as a unique beacon of goodness to his own society and the world at large, thus they will attain a condition of ease of living…”

161 [I]n the internalization of the

philosophy of our Way, the student(s) should attain an overwhelming condition of convergence and profoundness of the heart in that, the battle between the heart and the mind would be overcomed and reconciled. Through this immense reconciliation the essence of tranquility can become a manifestation beyond the question of measure…”

162 [T]hose who are disciplined in our

Way of the martial arts are urged to recognize this poignant fact. That is to say, it is this humble and simple philosophy that which gives us the hope, the courage, the humility and the will to be what we are in the Ways of Oikado. For we seek only that which enlivens us…”

163 [T]he student(s) once they become

transformed they would attain a point of incredible certainty in that, they would realize that in life every thing has a significance point of magnificence. Nothing therefore should ever be taken for granted. Thus in life everyone and everything around oneself becomes ones own teacher. This is the quality of true perfect awareness and wholeness…”

164 [T]he student(s) who had gained the

fact of deep insight, will always take the wisdom and the power of this philosophy into the package of their life and use it to power their dreams, hopes, foresight and the essential desire to be different from the past, but to remain intact in the beautifulness of the divine life…”

165 [T]hrough these simple teachings

the student(s) should recognize that in all the aspects of truth, our destiny is forever connected to that of other people. Therefore, the grand calling is that, we should always do good to others and above all, protect the weak and vulnerable


amongst us regardless of their status in life…”

166 [O]ne should never invest his life in

the relationships and friendships that are not worth keeping. Furthermore, one should not feel belittled when proposals for relationships and friendships are rejected or denied because the essential loss is suffered by those denying the opportunity to bond.

Therefore, always bear this in mind, in life no one knows who can be the most important person and factor into his own life…”

167 [I]t is imperative to avoid all the

individuals who are always conniving, calculative, deceiving, manipulating and of hypocritical minds. Such individuals can desire nothing good for you but only to rejoice in your own downfall…”

168 [A]lways avoid the people who

suffer from the fact of obsessions and prejudice because and ultimately, they are victims of self neutrality and defeated perception in life. Therefore, always be what you are in the point of intelligent difference…”

169 [O]ne should never undermine and

overlook the people that are considered or thought to be insignificant. In essence they are part of the creation and connectedness, they have the tremendous potential to forever change your life and destiny …”

170 [T]he student(s) should always know

that they were born with absolute greatness. Their greatness is within their own hearts, mind and desires. Therefore, the power of being great is always found in the depth of their dreams, desires and visions which ultimately they must exceed…”

171 [T]he enlightened student(s) of martial arts should never live in the reality of fantasy and above all, should never loose the significance of living. One must always use this wisdom of martial arts philosophy to keep a simple view of living and thus he will attain a condition of resilience reliance and greatness…”

172. [T]he student(s) should take full

substance from the realization that, there is incredible power in the fact of speaking and action of faith, hope, expectation and prayer in life. Once this is acknowledged they would transcend with powerful significance…”

173 [T]hose who aspires for more and

greatness in their potentials should not be ashamed to be bold and daring in their ambitions and visions. However, in the very quest they should be aware of the fact that though their great dreams and ambitions are within their hearts and mind, the environment in which they live in can fail to accommodate such dreams and ambitions. Thus they must change the very environment in order to grow into the point of full realization…”

174 [T]he disciples and the student(s) of

the martial arts must grow into immense depth and heights of awakening through the teachings and the practices that are offered them. Through these very teachings they must acquire a poignant leverage of rebuilding who they are, and to become the best of what is them. Rather than to remain perpetually, just wondering as what they could have been in life, had they embraced the challenges of change in their hearts, mind and nature…”

175 [T]he student(s) should be aware of

the fact that wealth creation in life is possible and is for everyone. However, they must first learn to invest themselves in knowledge, hard work and the principles of life.


Thereafter, they should always be honest in their dealings with other people so that tomorrow they may have the potential to enjoy in calm the rewards of their labour and choices…”

176 [T]he person who has achieved to

attain the total point of awareness and awakening will certainly not be the same anymore. Consequently, many will attempt to love him, to be with him and to ignore him. But the banal truth is that, in whatever that

which is being done, he wont be understood…”

177 [T]he student(s) of martial arts are

urged to visit the graves and begin to ponder on the vanity of life. However, no matter what one may think thereafter, one should realize that many dreams, ambitions, talents and hopes have been buried even before they reached their maturation in life. Therefore, one must always use the giftings that God gave him in order to serve mankind…”

178 [T]he martial art(s) student(s) must

always protect and keep away his mind and heart from the poisons of greed, arrogance, over bearance, cynicism, intolerance, prejudice and criticism. Above all, they should always know that the power of greed is always destroying many lives, and that greed comes in many different complexions…”

179 [T]he disciple of our Way should

always be a person of compassion, moral integrity and moral courage. Above all, he must appreciate the fact that patience does not mean indifference and weakness. Therefore, whenever the conscience and the heart is calling, one must answer with the full integrity of truth and courage…”

180 [I]n life we should always be

governed by good conscience and

faith in the God that created the Universe. Therefore, it is important to learn to regard others more in the light of what they suffer because of oneself, than to dwell in the virtue of greed that goes beyond the fact of blindness…”

181 [T]he student(s) of martial arts

should never cease to exploit the best of their talents and potentials because the fact of talent(s) is increased by the fact of its use. Therefore, at no point in time should a student(s) be afraid or be ashamed of dreaming all that which is otherwise considered to be the impossible in life…”

182 [O]ne must merge with the power of

the Universe by uplifting the faculty of his own consciousness because the use of faculty makes it stronger and transiently powerful. When this attainment is achieved, one would begin to live in the point of higher self in the second attention and never to believe in a Universe that which has no purpose…”

183 [W]hen you have attained the

condition of spiritual awakening and connection with the Universe and God, you will splendidly remain faithful and bonded to the greatest truths of the Universe and God without compulsions. You will ultimately be given the comprehension that surpasses all things in that, some day life on earth will end but your presence in the domains of God would not …”

184 [T]he teaching of our Way must

certainly give you balance and comprehension that makes you whole again, with an edge of continous self development in life. In this way, one will attain the powerful position of greatness with purpose and even in the smallness of means…”


should not have the weakness of the simple mind which is focused on


the differences of styles and traditions. Instead should look around and see how different are the trees, plants, rivers, mountains and animals. And thereafter learn to live and celebrate in diversity because diversity is Gods blessings. Therefore, one must always avoid stylistic bearings…”

186. [T]he truth is this, in whatever way

and manner we approach our martial arts, same must be done with a point of responsibility and sincerity because it is ultimately one of the many paths that which is meant not to be complicated but supremely eloquent and simple. It is one of the Ways that makes one conscious of his own spiritual essence, which ultimately cause(s) one to respond to the call of God. Therefore, one must always seek and contain the spiritual values inherent in the Way, one must be empty of his arrogance…”

187 [I]f you can control your anger then

you are indeed a powerful person. If you can control your greed indeed you are in the path of absolute Godliness because greed comes in many complexions and has destroyed many lifes, especially of the innocent. Let greed not blind your life…”

188 W]hen you train and practice the

teachings of martial arts you must ground this simple truth into your heart and mind. Martial arts is not about beating and defeating the other person even those considered to be your own enemy. It is entirely about your own intra development and to reconstruct your own finer nature and character so that you may ultimately not forget the purpose of your own life and relatedness to all things in the Universe. However, if your teachers

don’t believe in this and teach this begin to wonder in the merit(s) of their truth. Therefore, let these teachings of martial arts begin to change your life…”

189 [T]he doing of martial arts requires

the fact of understanding and open mindedness. Many aspirants miss the grand significance of martial arts teachings because of myopic understanding and preconceived notions. Therefore with the point of true understanding, the potential of great difference, great courage and great transformances became achieved…”

190 [T]he condition of transformational

training and practice of martial arts produces a new dispensation of mindset and paradigms about the fact of martial arts. Thus making one to become a wondrous new creation with concluded position and focus of the spiritual things with a dynamic moral conscience. Therefore, if any martial art styles denies this simple truth question its merit and substance, and of those endorsing it…”

191 [T]he true teachings of martial arts

required no position of influence and social status in order to be validated because they are timeless. They prompt the conscience and mind to go back and deep into the original goodness of oneself, with the faith of heart to be truly who you are…”

192 [I]n training and studying the

teachings of martial arts you engage your body, mind and spirit to become alive and productive once more. There are great benefits associated with the training and study of these, some entail the delay in aging process, strong heart, good blood and delaying other diseases that gnews the body and is energy. Therefore, always avoid a sedentary life thus you will be blessed with good health and vibrancy of exuberance…”


194 [Y]ou must never abandon the dreams that you have in life no matter how difficult the conditions may be, or how long it may take to fulfil them. Always stand up with rigid simplicity of heart and mind, courage and faith, with intense divine trust in God. And with your perseverance you will certainly be answered. Therefore, one must always know and understand thus, the dreams and the potentials that you have were long implanted in

your heart by the Creator of the Universe. Yours is just to manifest them and serve others through them…”

194 [T]he learning and training, the

practice and mastery of martial arts is a long challenging process but then, do not allow the burden of life and negative mindsets to bother you. Inside you always rekindle the force of enthusiasm, courage, hope and devotion. Never cease asking God to help you achieve the best of what you can be…”

195 [T]he fundamental essence of

transformational teaching, training and practice aspires and envisages the condition of change in one’s perceptions and perspective about everything in lie. It make one to go and rise to a new level(s) of thinking and actions, and within a point of powerful expectancy…”

196 [I]t must be understood that the

centre focus of Oikado is not entirely on the structures of the technique(s) and style(s) but rather on how you use the very knowledge in order to make yourself ennobled, unique and different morally, socially, intellectually, physically and spiritually. The point of emphasy is on the inner dimensions of the individual…”


realize that inside his being, there are gifts and talent(s) that in which had not yet been exploited.

Therefore, it is very important to use these inmate qualities for the fact of becoming better. Wherefore, one should always know that, wherever he may be in life, there is greater potential to become better. Thus one must change the level of his own expectations in order to realize the beginnings of a new reality…”

198 [Y]ou must always have the fact and

point of sincerity in all your choices in life because at the end of it all, the life that we live is based on the choices made. Therefore, one must never exaggerate his choices because it may happen that whatever you may hate as not good for you, whatever you love as good for you may turn out not to have been…”

199 [T]he purpose of life is the

fundamental calling to appreciate the creation and to be one with it so that one may give total submission and worship to the Creator of all things seen and unseen in all the Universes that are there. Therefore, always indulge in prayer and meditation so that you may connect with the divines of God…”

200 [W]hen you train and meditate in

your martial arts, do so with absolute commitment combined with the unparallel combination of sincerity and wisdom in all the truths. So that you can acquire a strong moral and spiritual edge that which entitles you to be totally different and transformed into the Godly ways…”

201 [O]ne is urged to have the potential

and the capacity to have an unending faith and hope in life, and to anticipate good things to come to him overtime. Thus one should have good expectations in life because through the quality of proper expectations one can draw to himself the blessing of God…”

202 [T]he Way of our martial arts is

actually teaching and requiring of


oneself to be empowered with the brilliance of difference, morally, intellectually, mentally and spiritually in the essence of substance and magnificence, and to maintain oneself with appropriate dignity and attitude of faith and expectancy…”

203 [I]t must be noted by all those who

follow our Way of Martial Arts that our teachings, the truths and the principles thereof, are inherently not known but are put into a condition of restoration in our minds and heart.

These being the things of truth that had been neglected and forgotten overtime…”


understand that he should never think negatively in life no matter how difficult the conditions, problems and sufferings that may be experienced in the moment. Always expect the positive results at the end of it all. This is very crucial because our expectations defines the limits of our life thus according to one’s faith it will be done unto him…”

205 [T]he Sensei should always inform

the student(s) to study and increase their knowledge of all things, so that they become brilliant thinkers and seekers of the truth. Through study, the horizons of knowledge become more increased. However, it is sad to see that some people pursue the search for truth in arrogance and darkness…”

206 [I]n life one should always have the

substance of patience, waiting and hoping for the best of things to come in a different time. This quality involves the highest quality of having higher levels expectations. This is very important because the very expectations that one has, are in essence the manifestations of one’s faith…”

207 [W]hen the Sensei and the

student(s) learn these teachings; they should realize and remember

this, whatever is contained in this text, contains the issues and questions that had been asked before. And once again are being asked of oneself in this very moment…”

208 [W]hen in the path of martial art(s)

learning you will come across many compromising situations, and characters. All discreetly bent on thwarting your own burning advancement in many ways. However, if you have glimpsed these teachings herein, stand bold and seek what you deserve no matter what. Never allow yourself to be reduced to a servitude…”

209 [Y]ou must always know that in this

life regardless of your social status and condition, you always have something important to give to others even though in appearance may be insignificant. Through the fact of serving each other we begin to grow more than we can ever imagine. Therefore, never deprive others of the gift(s) of your martial arts…”


power of expectations in your life because the core of expectation brings about the manifestations of things and realities that had been anxiously anticipated. Therefore, you can never have the magnificent of manifestations without the power of expectancy…”

211 [S]ometimes in life things and

situations may prove too hard to endure and to overcome. But, all that you have to do is to follow the long wall far enough and you will certainly find that door. Therefore, never ignore the power of courage and patience working together…”

212 [I]t is very important to indulge in the

study of things and events in order to descern your participatory position in this life. Above all, in order to abate and reforming the crises of the heart, mind and


conscience indulge in prayer. This is important because, as we grow up and with time our desires multiplies and thus bringing more of the burdens of confusions and choices…”

213 [O]ne should always know and

accept the fact that there are those people who absolutely love and revere money, power and domination at all costs. These then are the things that can not love back

and restore the sensitive quality of being transcendent in heart, mind and spirit. Therefore, in one’s aspirations, one should not seek all that which have the potential to empty his own being of essence…”

214 [T]he obsession for material things

is with the potential of binding and making our hearts opaque to the things that are not material. Therefore in the quest for these, one need not to conveniently forget that this very world that we are in, is very much influenced by the things that are not yet been able to see. The ignorant will laugh at best…”

215 [O]ne should not do things because

of skewed expectations and desires of acknowledgement, rewards, honour and recognition from other people in whatever situation in life. In most case we unconsciously do the things that were meant to be done but then thinking it is our own design and ingenuity. On the whole, how do you expect others to honour that which they do not understand and for that matter, not pleasing to their perceptions and ego…”

216 [W]hen you are in this world do not

misguide yourself with the illusion that you originate in this world. The fact is that you came from another world and after this world you will go into another world. One must learn to recognize the realities of other worlds through his heart, mind and spirit, for the seen and the unseen

are one. And the fools will certainly laugh…”

217 [Y]ou must always undertake

actions and thoughts that bring the substance of worth, and the decisions that give you increase into your life. Always indulge in the use of creative mind and heart so that you cannot dwell in and with the life of thorns…”

218 [O]ne must always understand that

in this life one cannot always be happy, successful, cheerful and content. All these are perceptions of reality that comes and go. One must always be invested with creative faith and creative action because nothing is stagnant in this Universe…”

219 [D]o not take things for granted,

have the quality of interaction with nature and people, learn and discern, then you will acquire the incredible potential of seeing and transcending beyond the apparent dimensions of things as they are. With your heart, mind and spirit you will reach the immeasurable dimensions that which time and space limit us. Thus you will behold the wonders that are beyond words of mere description and rationality as perceived…”

220 [A]lways do good things to other

people and the things of creation as you see them because all things are the outcropping of God. As of now, one may think that all things end up here but that is not the case. As we sojourn in this Universe and in another time we meet once more and again…”

221 [D]o not deceive yourself into

thinking and believing that the Universe takes no record of your own existence. Do not believe and think that when you neglect your duties and responsibility to other human beings you can get away with it. Always understand this simple truth, all those of good


standing before God are those who are of beneficial good to other people and the Creation…”

222 [W]hen the student(s) are learning

and training this martial arts, they must learn as much as is possible from their teacher(s) and mentor(s). In so doing he must own his own vision, integrity sincerity and character to excel. In all, he must maximize the moment with good expectations and furthermore,

to live a lifestyle of expecting the best out of life and act as if it were so…”

223 [W]ith transformational teaching,

learning, training and practice, the student(s) is urged to become a remarkable being, to be in a position of knowing the incredible truths and principles of the Way. These being the elements that guard and guides his own life and expectancy in life. The said student(s) must always rely on the power of expectancy because with it, the attention of the Universe is drawn closer to oneself…”


should get involved in their discipline with the power of passion, inspiration and knowledge. Above all, they must seek and adhere to the truth as it is. Through this aptitude they will have the immense potential to overcome many obstacles, new horizons will open more room for more increase of things to come…”

225 [I]t should be noted by both the

Sensei and the student(s) that in life they must always uphold themselves with the power of faith, prayer and trust in the compassion and generosity of God. And as thus, expecting more of his blessings because without the power of expectation we certainly loose the enthusiasm to live and of life…”

226 [T]he teachings of this martial arts, does not advocate that the Sensei and the student(s) should undermine other people, teachers, styles, students and traditions, nor that they be intimidated by them because of the point of sentimental difference. Instead same should embrace he essence of diversity and noting that, there is no compulsion in the ways of our martial arts…”

227 [T]he student(s) when learning and

training this martial arts, they should always have the capacity and potential to recognize the difference and differentiations in life. More so that, of the seeds and harvest, thereon same should remain focused and commited in the fact of harvest…”

228 [I]n life it is very important to meet

and deal with disappointments and failures, honestly and faithfully, but with hope and point of expectations. Therefore, never place your faith in the negative expectations…”

229 [T]he student(s) must engage very

much in prayer and meditation, in connecting himself with all humanity and the diversity of the Universe. Thus he will attain a remarkable position of knowing the inconceivable truths and wonders with an astonishing eloquence of the mind, heart and spirit…”

230 [W]hen a time comes to make a

choice in life, especially those that have the turning point, one must always make the right decision even when it is difficult to do so. This position is testing particularly when the expectations are not yet clear…”

231 [I]t is important to live a life that

which is honest, meaningful and holistic rather than to live a life without a purpose. Always make a solemn endeavor to try to live a life with the dignity that you have been taught by your own parents…”


232 [T]he teachings of this martial arts simply asks you to become a better person, a person of compassion , a person of understanding, a person of worth, a person of beneficiality to all humanity. Is this asking far too much? On the whole, when in a time and in a position to receive the opening of the mind and heart that would be a remarkable learning for all, and thus you will be receiving the gift of the heaven…”

233 [I]t is very important to aspire to do

good to other people and the creation around you, ingrain in your thinking and subconscious the quality of being of goodness. And thus you will acquire more blessings from the Creator of the Universe, who is always longing to give to you his whole goodness. Therefore, with this dispensation expect greater things in your life…”

234 [I]n life it is important to have a mind

and heart that which is flexible and allowing. This is crucial to have because life has no formula but many disappointments and obstacles that are to be overcomed before you can actually get what you want. Therefore, at times it is wisdom to always change what you are looking for in life in order to get

that which you are wanting as the best…”

235 [W]hen you are in life always seek

the favour of the heaven, the blessing of God the Creator of the Universe. Thereafter, seek the fellowship of those around you. Essentially and whatever you may be doing, utilize the power of intercession and remove the focus on you, so that you can become accomplished…”

236 [T]he student(s) is urged to always

engage in prayer and in thoughts of good for everyone in this world because these have the creative power to change the world and reality…”

THE MEETING OF HEAVEN AND EARTH

(ISSHO NI SURU) The Sensei should ensure that the teachings of this philosophy inspires the student(s) to become intellectually, morally and socially changed, and more motivated to participate in their communities in order to become the agents of change and empowerment. In effecting the agency of change, the very student(s) should engage the variables of such a function in the spectrum that consist of;

CONSCIOUSNESS Faith

GRATITUDE. Vision.

GRATITUDE. Sincerity.

COURAGE. Knowing.

EQUANIMITY. Compassion.

FORESIGHT. Insight.

POSITIVE ACTION. Creative Mind.

CRITICAL MIND. Creative Patience.

EQUPOISE. Focus.

PROFOUND PERCEPTIONS. Open Mindedness.

THE SECOND ATTENTION. AWAKENING


When they implement the above, they would attain a magnificent flowing condition that inter-alia provide the unique conditions of;

Being in the state of complete awareness and knowingness that which powerfully challenges their quality of thinking.

Realizing the incredible seed of greatness within their own hearts and minds.

Manifesting the profound faculty that which is directed and embedded in the principles of life.

The student(s) would further be motivated to appreciate and endorse the fact that he or she is the special creation of God, and that he or she has a unique role to be accomplished in this life. That the needs of his desires are secondary and insignificant when compared to the purpose and role that one has to fulfill in the tapestry of the creation. The Sensei should also challenge the student(s) to challenge themselves and to constantly question themselves as to;

Who they are and where do they come from?

What is the purpose of being in this life?

Before they were born, where were they and who they were.

After their demise, where do they go and in what quality through their deeds?

After their demise is that the meaning of the fact of the end of their life as the beings of God?

In the martial arts this enquiry is very important in order to help the student(s) to realize their greatest nature and quality as spiritual beings. And to overcome the obstacle of taking things on the factors of assumptions and grantedness. The Sensei must further alert the student(s) to the fact that the answers to above questions are not mathematical or based on any equations but rather, they need a process of deep inner search and spiritual awakening. Once more, the Sensei must inform the student(s) that all the things that are in this world and creation they do not

belong to anyone but to God alone. They should thus give truthful submissions and gratitude to the Creator of the Universe always. This position is crucial because everyone of us through birth and life, are merely given an opportunity to witness the incredible wonders of the creation of God. We only need to open our eyes and see the remarkability of what is there and be appreciative of it. Further more, and with good conscience we should also realize that as visitors, we did not at all contribute into the whole creation process. Therefore we owe an immense duty to revere, nurture and protect all that which belongs to God, not to abuse and destroy it. It is through this realization that one would then acquire the imperative and momentum to love nature and that which is in it. This is very important because it is one of the many ways in which God’s greatness become manifested, experience and merged within this life. In essence and truth in this creation we are the guests of God, and for this hospitality we must give utmost gratitude to God. Therefore, the student(s) and the Sensei should instil in themselves the values and the principles of loving and protecting the natural environment holistically because in everything that which is there, is the breath of life in it. Conversely when we love nature we begin to love ourselves more than anything else, we become healed and whole once more. Thus one should never ever, undermine the healing power of nature. In the context of martial arts, man and nature are inseparable. The philosophy and the teachings of martial arts will help the student(s) and the Sensei to attain the magnificent position and the incredible realization to the fact and effect that;

Their bodies are merely made up of the soil of the Earth and nothing more and special about that.

Their spirit comes from God in the heaven and that it belongs to God alone.

In his existence as a living creature of God, in him the properties of the Heaven and the Earth have been merged to bring about life and the human being.


Man is the meeting point of the Heaven and Earth.

That man must manifest and maintain the will of the Heaven on this Earth.

Once the above position is appreciated then the greatest realization will emerge in that when a person is in life he or she must always do good things with his life. Serve humanity and give total worship and submission to God. Therefore, they must always have pure thoughts, pure action and pure living. One’s mind and heart must always have the purity, the beauty and the love that which impacts everything and going beyond the utter most parts of the Earth and the Universe. In so doing, the seeking and the service to God through one’s heart, mind and spirit will go deeper and far beyond the frontiers that which one can not go, beyond in timelessness and spacelessness, that was there before the beginnings of anything but God. Who is the most merciful and the benevolent to all things in the Universe and beyond the transcendent reality. THE TRANSCENDANT DYNAMICS OF BEING WHOLE

(ZENTAI NO)

In the course of teaching and training the martial art(s), the Sensei should always endevour to consciously expand the intrinsic power of knowledge of the student(s). He should as far much as is possible assist the student(s) to discover, realize and harness their innate vastness and potential. In expanding the student(s) awareness, same would in the long run grasp the underlying multidimensional nature and essence. Once this critical phase is reached and overcomed, the student(s) would have abandoned the illusions and the limited perception and mind that which makes them to view, define and uphold themselves in the physical dimension and entity. They would thus acquire the profound and highestendowment of seeing their incredible nature to be immense, unique and transcending far beyond the frontiers of their physicality, the dwelling in the second attention.

TIMELESSNESS

TIME. MAN. SPACE.

EARTH.

UNIVERSE.

SPACELESSNESS.

SPIRITUAL VISION REALITY

HEAVEN


The incredible discovery process will make them realize that they are constituted of and by more than one dimension. These new frontiers of being will manifest their being to

be composed of the following levels of dimensions:

The dimensions will prove to the student(s) understanding and appreciation that, in reality they are far beyond the actual range of the five senses of physical perceptions. Therefore, the student(s) should very much engage and endevour all their potentials in the activities of;

Training Practice Application Concentration Visualisation Profound Thinking Meditation Stillness Tranquility

Which factors when compounded with the deeply grounded knowledge, desire, intent and will, shall lead to the exponential state of transitions and comprehension of the various system of meanings, realizations, manifestations attainments that binds everything and all things in the condition of pure consciousness and wholeness thus entering into the frontiers of the second attention. Once the above disposition and dispensation is attained, the students would begin to acquire the immense potential and power to be transcending their ego and thus gaining all the momentum of;

Intellectuational Transformation Emotional transformation. Moral Transformation Spiritual Transformation Physical Transformation

Social Transformation

Which faculties would hold and cause the student(s) to project with powerful clarity, precision, vastness and conscious definite growth, position and transitions that which is far beyond the fact of description but impacting positively on the overall connectedness in the entire Universe. The magnificence of being dynamic, energetic, sensational, radiant and pervasive to all things, people and the environment would be manifested as an absolute newly created reality of conscious creation. Furthermore, as the student(s) cycle in their consciousness they would acquire the incredible recognition, acceptance, awareness of other existing realities of the worlds around and beyond them. They would further realize that, apart from the current or present reality, they had existed in the realms of other worlds in the Universe, that which cannot be currently and mundanely be imagined because of one’s confinement into the limitations imposed by the body. Therefore the student(s) must do everything possible to be open minded, in order to allow the potential and faculties of great mind and spirit to open up the incredible conscious reality that is inclusive (into) in the whole Universe with great imperatives. Thereon, the Sensei should urge and encourage the student(s) to apply themselves with conscious effort, courage, commitment and power of mind and prayer so that they can transcend the barriers of the physical body, and make entry into the incredible frontiers of the mind and spirit. Therefore, in the actual activity of training and practice, application and study the student should involve, embrace and utilize to their maximum advantage of the following faculties;

The Physical Body.

The Energy Body. The Mental Body.

The Astral Body.


The Power of the Body. The Power of Nature.

The Power of the Spirit. The Power of Intention.

The Power of Manifestation. The Power of Mind.

The Power of Heart. The Power of Energy.

The Power of Inspiration. The Power of Imagination.

The Power of Emotions. The Power of Motion.

The Power of Change. The Power of Experiantiation.

Equilibrium.

Transition.

Experience.

Transformation.

Reformation.

Manifestation.

Meaning.

Integration.

Depth.

Centering.

Fullness.

Brilliance.

Lightness.

Healing.

Re-Formulation.

Pacification Participation.

Integration.

Wholeness. Roundness

Body.

Mind.

Emotions.

Heart.

Conscience.

Spirit.

EARTH.

NATURE.

WORLD.

UNIVERSE.

Transcendence

CHANGE Transcendence

Space.

Unification Oneness

Time.

EARTH.

MAN.

UNIVERSE.


THE SUBTLE SUBSTANCE AND ESSENCE OF OUR PHILOSOPHY

(HONSHITSU) In our martial arts it is contended and affirmed that the fact of teaching the student(s) the technical aspects of martial arts, and to entirely emphasis on the intrinsic(s) of the tournament is not adequate but should be invested with intellectuality. This intellectuality is designed to create the student(s) who are intellectually creative, deep thinking and of brilliant inquiry into the matters that go beyond the physical aspects of martial arts. Thus making a huge momentum of inshifting of perceptions and perspectives within the context of profound faculty. It is however known and uncommon to find some of the instructors who would not be subscribing nor endorsing this position and dispensation. There are many reasons for this aptitude but the main one being that, they themselves are essentially wanting in the calling of philosophy of martial arts. But then, if they are not convinced about the significance or the importance and efficiency of philosophy as is in martial arts, and of intended inshiftings they would certainly resist and make it almost impossible to have same exposed to the student(s) and to the student(s) detriment than benefit. When this is the case, the crucial question becomes that of how then to envisage the process and prospects of ensuring the moral and spiritual cultivation of their student(s)? When there is realization of such a resistance to teach the philosophy of the tradition of martial arts, those who labour under such a difficult view should be treated with appropriate kindness and be gradually persuaded through indepth teachings to disavow, not to limit and bondage themselves in the grave misconceptions. The true and grand teachings, training and practice of martial arts cannot be whole without those matters that are requiring of the inclement and determination of philosophy in their comprehensive nature. The undeniable truth and position is this, the martial arts philosophy is powerfully subtle, and with immense force of affinity to change our hearts and minds about oneself, lives, life and the whole relationship(s) with the creation and the Universe. It suffices to say

this, whatever one believes in one’s life, that would forever impact one’s life and reality. Therefore, whenever a committed student(s) undertakes the process of learnership of martial arts, same should determine these vital components that which the concerned teacher or school can offer, at any given momentum and opportunity:

The Technical The Theoretical The Philosophical

Which cumulatively will impact on the overall dimensions, destiny and intensity of training, practice, interpretation, implementation and application. Therefore, the Sensei should always encourage and urge his student(s) not to be bias and unrealistic in life and in the learnership of the martial arts. Furthermore, that they must seek more knowledge and understanding which then becomes the simplest way of eradicating fears, bias and prejudices. It is further averred that with the power of knowledge and understanding, they will acquire the greatest potential of making the right and correct decisions in life. It must be impressed on the student(s) that if they make any decision and or choice, that very aspect alone does change(s) one’s life forever. Conversely, the teachings of the Sensei should be down to earth and very much profound. It is through this approach and latitude that whenever, the Sensei has taught the student(s), such student(s) will know more and ultimately developing the deeper longing to know more in life, as they transcend the miracle and the limitation of the perceptions and perspective that were once deficit and superficiality into truth and substance. The Sensei and the student(s) should realize that martial arts is not the absolute confines of the techniques of the combat and the tournaments. It is a tool that enables the attainment of finer all attributes of mind, heart, character and personality.

Therefore, the techniques without philosophy creates a vacuum, a chronic deficit and the ambit of hollowness in the student(s) inner being and essence. It is


important to integrate the techniques, philosophy and the fundamental practices so that the student(s) becomes holistically empowered, balanced and awakened. Therefore, the soft techniques targets the inner essence and substance of the heart, mind, conscience and spirit of the martial artist. And further more, they create the effective transformation and awareness in the moral fabrics and context of the student(s). Conversely, out of this unique process the definements of moral cultivation, intellectual cultivation, and spiritual cultivation become profoundly manifested as a landscape upon which great perceptions and perspectives of the student(s) become pronounced, placated, anchored, reshaped and enlightened without ambiguity in the point of the second attention. Conversely, student(s) mind, morality, conscience and spirituality become satured with significant essence and transcendence. When the substance of philosophy has been ingrained, the definite dimension of spiritual awakening, participation and enlivenment become distilled, progressive and dynamically pervasive than being mundane. Essentially, the student(s) and even the Sensei will eventually acquire a platform of grand attainments of seeking the fact of understanding and difference in both the mind and the spirit. Therefore, as the process continues to spiral in enlightenment they would pen-ultimately attain a condition of break through, and into the ultimate essence of profound understanding of the meaning(s) of the answers. THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE OF PHILOSOPHY

(MOKUTEKI)

The soft techniques target the inner essence and substance of the mind and conscience, and dynamically, they create the effective transformation and awareness in the moral context. Out of this process the definements of;

Moral cultivation Spiritual cultivation Spiritual Power Spiritual Vision

Becomes the profound landscape upon which the perceptions and perspectives of

the student(s) gets anchored, sharpened and highly sensitive and enlightened. However and of greatest significance is this, when the students progresses in his intellectuality, moralization, realization through philosophy he would acquire an immense point of entry into the level of the Second Attention. This state attainments will cause the student(s) to be in the condition of expansiveness and centering, through the dimensions of;

Self Knowledge. Self Image. Self Awareness. Self Searching. Self Mastery. Self Discipline.

These intrinsic dimensions will ultimately bring about a resilient state of refinement and projection into the most powerful condition of having the abiding faculty. This abidance will inter-alia generate a unique state of sustainability of essence, fullness and wholeness. Therefore once this break through is attained, the incredible potential(s) and power(s) to experience new realities, emergence and unboundness become a total feasibility. In this point of feasibility the student(s) mind would have been emancipated and conditioned into the manifestation of brilliant spirituality because the limitations of limit and duality would have been transcended in the absolute point of clarity. Conversely, the very student(s) when entered in the domains of the Second Attention, he or she would inevitably be endowed and repositioned in new dimensions of the abiding essence and beautifulness that which is befitting the quest in bushin, with totalness of mind, body and spirit. On the whole and at the best, the profoundness, the power, the beauty, the honour and the essence of teaching and learning martial arts is incredible. It is founded in the fundamental and dynamic obligation that which transforms itself into an extraordinary calling and substance of peace, pleasure and humility of the true mind, heart and spirit in the Way.


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