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primary purpose in the study of any martial art is the development
and cultivation of the spirit of humility. In conjunction,
you, as a student, evolve the technical ability and adequate
strength to render an aggressor in a safe and controlled manner.
If you wish to become a true exponent of any martial art, you
must tread the paths in spiritual and physical perfection.
In order to fully understand the innermost secrets and fundamental
nature of any martial art, the student must train with the
proper attitude, exhibit courtesy and the correct etiquette. |
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| The
Chief Instructor, Sensei Bateman, training with nuntei in
Kinjo Takiashi’s
dojo in Okinawa. The white belt is out of respect for Sensei
Kinjo and his students |
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Application of Kamishin Karate's first Locks, overseen by
Sensei Phil Snewin at a Darlington Kamishin Ryu Seminar. |
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It
has to be noted that the enhancement of both elements should
be developed in a parallel progression. If the physical skills
have advanced without learning the spiritual knowledge, the
equilibrium within any martial arts regresses into brutality
and violence.
A
true martial art is a way of life, developing with you as
you learn. There is no hindrance to prevent you from incorporating
martial arts in your life; you have the opportunity to integrate
a martial art into your current lifestyle. Kodokan Martial
Arts encourages beginners to start training in martial arts.
You can be a novice or trained for many years, old or young,
there are no restrictions; any form of martial arts is an
investment in you. You have decided to improve yourself by
endeavouring to learn and practice martial arts.
Constant
training improves the student's ability to learn the technique
and muscle memory for the technique to become natural in
its execution, without thinking. By training regularly the
student should progress through the belt system, providing
the training is progressive. That is only "Perfect Practice
promotes Perfection". |
