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  Recently I was watching an older video of a very well respected Wado instructor.  This video started off with … Continue Reading空 – “kara” of Karate: comprehension of emptiness*

Sho shin 初心 (beginners mind) Shoshin (初心) basically means “beginner’s mind.” Sho 初- first time or beginning Shin 心- heart, … Continue ReadingSho shin 初心 (beginners mind)

Metsuke 目付 Metsuke considers what one is looking at and how the looking is taking place. Who is the looker … Continue ReadingMetsuke 目付 and Kan Ken no Me 観見の目

Mokuso 黙想 Mokuso (黙想) Is what we call the kneeling meditation at the beginning and end of each class. It … Continue ReadingMokuso 黙想

Metsuke 目付 Metsuke considers what one is looking at and how the looking is taking place. Who is the looker … Continue ReadingMetsuke 目付 and Kan Ken no Me 観見の目