Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Just being a bit sentimental (**;)ちょっとだけセンチになったかな。
Tonight I was enjoying listening to Japanese Oldies on You Tube.
This is one of favorite songs and as I hummed along all my karate students began to flow through my mind. I won't try to translate the lyrics tonight.
But the message is each and everyone is important with thier own qualities and it is such nonsense to compare them. I guess that's why I love sharing my time with my Pokemons in Makiki and Yokhama.
今夜はユーチューブで懐メロをたにしんでた。この歌は好きな一つ。一緒に口さみんでいたら空手の生徒の顔が頭の中でオンパレード。まー今夜は詩を翻訳はしないが。でもメッセージは一人ひとりが大事そして一人一人その人にしかない良さがある。だから比較したり、競技で順位を争わせるのノンセンス。だから自分は「ポケモン達」とマキキや横浜道場で時間をすごすのが好きである。
This is one of favorite songs and as I hummed along all my karate students began to flow through my mind. I won't try to translate the lyrics tonight.
But the message is each and everyone is important with thier own qualities and it is such nonsense to compare them. I guess that's why I love sharing my time with my Pokemons in Makiki and Yokhama.
今夜はユーチューブで懐メロをたにしんでた。この歌は好きな一つ。一緒に口さみんでいたら空手の生徒の顔が頭の中でオンパレード。まー今夜は詩を翻訳はしないが。でもメッセージは一人ひとりが大事そして一人一人その人にしかない良さがある。だから比較したり、競技で順位を争わせるのノンセンス。だから自分は「ポケモン達」とマキキや横浜道場で時間をすごすのが好きである。
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Tradition, is it necessary?
Who am I ? I am a 60 years old third generation American of Japanese ancestry United States citizen.
Where do I live? I live in Honolulu, Hawaii (50th State).
Who are my parents? Dad is a 2nd Generation American of Japanese ancestry. Mom is a native Japanese who is a bona fide US citizen.
How has Japanese tradition in influenced your life? Hmmmmmmmmmmm (**;)
Is adhering to Japanese traditions necessary in Budo? HMMMMMMMMM (**;)
What does not exist in American traditions that cannot replace Japanese traditions espoused in Japanese martial arts? HMMMMMMMMMMMM (**;)
Are the traditional ethics, discipline, philosophies non-existent in American traditions?
Are white pajamas with colored belts necessary to practice karate? Does appearance make that much of a difference in pursuing the core contents of the art? Does a Tokaido Gi make you better than a Walmart Gi?
Is it necessary to read Hagakure, The Chrysanthemum and the Sword, Bubishi to follow your elected path? Cannot Whitman, John Edwards, Thoreau make do as well? Why do we need to go foreign?
What's wrong with "Made in USA"?
Why do we do things just for tradition's sake?
Fufufu. Too much spare time makes my mind mischievous! (^^)
HAVE A GOOD DAY Y'ALL!!!!!
LIVE THE MOMENT!
An informative demonstration
Aloha, all
Thought I'd upload the link to a demonstration that took place a while back.
As a matter of fact Tony missed this when he visited Hawaii (^^). We did go the Karate Museum display at University of Hawaii.
Relaxing at Borders outside lanai after my morning rehab session. The area where Tony and I worked out is right across the street and the tip of Diamond Head peeks out from the forest of high rises.
Now that the University is out for the summer, the lanai is empty and no need to wait for a table!
Perhaps I'll start record of my rehab sessions....it is quite amazing what I am finding out about my own body! Although rather late, the importance of balance in all things keeps hitting me in the head!
http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=30&clip_id=20679
Thought I'd upload the link to a demonstration that took place a while back.
As a matter of fact Tony missed this when he visited Hawaii (^^). We did go the Karate Museum display at University of Hawaii.
Relaxing at Borders outside lanai after my morning rehab session. The area where Tony and I worked out is right across the street and the tip of Diamond Head peeks out from the forest of high rises.
Now that the University is out for the summer, the lanai is empty and no need to wait for a table!
Perhaps I'll start record of my rehab sessions....it is quite amazing what I am finding out about my own body! Although rather late, the importance of balance in all things keeps hitting me in the head!
http://olelo.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=30&clip_id=20679
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Save Travel to my Fellow Budo-ka Sempai Sloan!!
This week we will be wishing safe travel to our friend and fellow budo-ka Jim Sloan. He and his family will be moving to Sedona, Arizona for new jobs in the health fields. Sempai Jim has dedicated his live to the fight arts and power lifting. A true man of budo, he claims no titles, and knows well both the ground game and standup game. The photo is Jim with Sempai Matt, and Jackie and our newest addition to the dojo, Brady, a rather large eight grader ( R-Brady, Matt, Jim, Jackie-L). Over the past two years we have trade Oyo, Kata, goshin-jitsu, a few black and blues, and many moments of enlightenment . Please note, Jim teaches with a white belt. Its always shoshin no moderu The only thing that tops Jim’s training, is his good nature. He truly understands and lives the life of bushido. OSU!! Sempai Jim…Thank you for what you have given us!! You will be missed!
Monday, May 9, 2011
When you have time please read this Blog on a Nurse's experience with the Tsunami Relief
The blog really makes you you "feel" the pains following the tsunami disaster.
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Fworld%2F2011%2Fmay%2F08%2Fjapan-tsunami-nurse-blog-comfort-survivors&h=fa8eb
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guardian.co.uk%2Fworld%2F2011%2Fmay%2F08%2Fjapan-tsunami-nurse-blog-comfort-survivors&h=fa8eb
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Figure 46 from the Bubishi Text
Figure 46 from the bubushi text, I think this looks much like the next movement from Seiunchin kata. Now I know I am not the first to say this, but it does seem to fit very nice into the second Oyo, that I believe you taught me for first movement. Thoughts Roushiichi?
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