When you think you have it rough

We all get frustrated at times when we just can't seem to get something right. Be it a section of a kata or just in kumite. Can't nail down the deep squat and shuto mawashi uke without losing balance.
Can't shift quick enough to avoid a maegeri.
時折、何かが上手くいかずイライラする時がある。型の一部分にしろ、組手にしろ。深くしゃがんで回し手刀受けをバランスを崩さずに出来ない。前蹴りを素早く裁けない。
Well, when I get those "days", I "kick my own butt" watching performances such as above. The true spirit of "Osu!"  So when you feel down, remember there are many out there that are in far less advantageous situations but are not held back.
そんな日が有ると、上記のビデオを見て自分に“活”を入れる。本当の押忍の精神である。落ち込んだ時他に沢山自分より恵まれない状態に関わらず頑張っている人が沢山いる事を思い出してもらいたい。

Another inspirational video to get me going when I falter with the myriad of excuses. Too little time. I'm not as young as before. Been busy. On and on.
Excuses are easy, to perservere is the true spirit of Budo.
言い訳が多くなって来た時下記のヴィデオをも見て気を入れなおす。時間が無い、もう若くないのだ、忙しいとたかの言い訳。言い訳は簡単。忍んで耐えるは真の武道精神である。



(^^) Can you tell that it has been one of those days for me? OSU!
今日がそんな日であったって分かります？押忍！