Bill ,
We have very similar situations ,I found the nineties tough ,but had to adapt ,things now are more disturbing

Finding that balance is part of learning curves . Kanbun " We had to follow the masters movements " kanbun very rarely spoke during class . For me the key to learning and of course your development is: balance ,and I don't mean just physical types of balance . During those first actual ob...

Finding that balance is part of learning curves .
Kanbun " We had to follow the masters movements "

kanbun very rarely spoke during class .

The underlying principle ,sinks home .

This is really were the genius behind Kata presents its self ,your faith is affirmed once again .

Bill I think it can be quite humbling ,say after twenty or more years to make a discovery that was right under ones nose all the time .

Shana . I too never thought Karate was for stress relief ,possible side effects as you say ,so when I relate to this side effect that's what I mean . As you say 10 mins is fine and worth while for you ,for me personally I find it of little benefit ,this does not for one moment there is no benefit at...

A few personal studies . Really its all about knowing yourself ,and I consider Sanchin a valuable device for knowing our reactions to things ,plus knowing our self . But a basic element of being /awake ,or increased wakefulness is the lack of a self ,Training systems like Sanchin will challenge this...

Modern life ?. I can just about recall a much less huried life ,but I say this in a general type of way . But still people got stressed . Ten minutes of meditation is not going to have that much effect upon modern lifestyles ,yes there may be a good feeling a sense of relaxation too , but this can q...

Thanks for your reply Martin ,just arrived back home ,five days away ,and clear snow back up the driveway .

Martin ,

In ref; to a Ryoute mag article I think it was Traditional Karate ,there was a series of shapes that reflected a concept in Ryoute , was there a slight deviation in the shapes ? but they still reflected the given shape ,if you recall this ? can you elaborate .

Max.

A very happy new year to everyone may it be a peaceful one ,but I can't fully guarantee some idiot out there will not attempt to create trouble with anyone of us

Max.

" A good guess is better than a bad measure" The whole idea of a kata as not yet been dated ,or as it? Were they created gradually ,or over life times ,what the creator/creators intended ?. All sorts of things have been handed down ,some times to the few and in modern times the collective ...

As Van keeps pointing out the realities of what's out there , and just what could be lurking around the next corner .in conjunction with Kata practice and its supplements ,lots of folk do have issue's with the whole concept of Kata, thousands have left never to return . And they will not take on boa...

Hi Martin .

I will go to the end of your post ,I think most on the forums are peaceful in general ,but you will get challenged. By the way what's Nathan doing these days ,its years since I talked with him .

Quote "A clear path "......... what folks need is a clear path with clearly defined goals to follow that path........." Wouldn't that be nice !!! " I don't see why it should be a problem :? ....look at our Western arts, boxing is pretty progressive, you have to do certain things...