Kara No Utsuwa Ni Sosoge Yo — Pour into the Empty Cup 空の器に注げよ
In order to learn, we first have to put aside some of our preconceptions. By opening our minds to the possibilities of new ideas, we expand our perspective and our knowledge.
Mamoru Beki Mono — Value Must be Protected 守るべきもの
It is the nature of existence that everything that is good will be attacked and that everything of value must be defended. Karatedō trains us to be the successful defenders of value and good.
Ikann — Consistency 一貫 (edition 2025)
Ikann is consistency: the practice of continuing to work on goals until they are achieved. Without ikann, very little is achieved. But with consistency, we multiple our efforts and rise to greater achievement.
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Nen — Mindfulness 念 [edition 2025]
Nen is the fundamental power of the "now mind" sharpening focus and increasing mindfulness.
Onkochishin — New Wisdom from Studying the Past 温故知新
Onkochishin 温故知新 offers a powerful framework for personal development as it reminds us to mine the past — both our own and that of history — for new wisdom and insights. It was chosen as the Kagami Biraki lecture for 2025.