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Nakitsura ni hachi — Bee Bites the Crying Face 泣面に蜂

Nakitsura ni hachi — Bee Bites the Crying Face 泣面に蜂

We sometimes bring bad outcomes on ourselves in two ways. Sometimes we expect that one bad outcome follows another. Other times, by dwelling on an initial bad outcome, we lose focus and our strong spirit, and thereby increase the chances of more negative outcomes.

Kouun Ryusui — Floating Clouds, Flowing Water 行雲流水

Kouun Ryusui — Floating Clouds, Flowing Water 行雲流水

We are surrounded by distraction and disharmony in different parts of our lives, but as karateka we train to maintain our balance. In addition, we train to sharpen the efficiency and grace of our actions and movement.

Mikka Bouzu — A Monk for Three Days 三日坊主

Mikka Bouzu — A Monk for Three Days 三日坊主

Pursuing the hard goals sharpens our focus and gives us a platform to grow our skills. Reaching for the difficult increases our own reach while strengthening our resolve.

Wabisabi — The Beauty of Transience and Imperfection 侘び寂び

Wabisabi — The Beauty of Transience and Imperfection 侘び寂び

Beauty is an important concept in karatedō that is often overlooked. Wabisabi helps to synthesize the key components of beauty.

Yugēn — A Profound, Mysterious Sense of Beauty 幽玄

Yugēn — A Profound, Mysterious Sense of Beauty 幽玄

As part of the concept of beauty, a profound sense of the mysterious and the deep emotional impact of beauty upon our mind and spirit is very important.