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Welcome to my karate pages.
My Mission
To promote Karate knowledge in some small way.
To pass along what was given to me, and what I discovered by hard
training, and long hours of study.
This information is too important and vital to the world of martial arts to
allow it to be lost should I pass away (as it has in the past when some of the
original developers of our martial arts systems died).
The body grows strong though struggle.
The mind grows smarter and reacts faster through struggle.
Struggle and frustration equal strength, power and intelligence.
I have put this
information for those who like to read, and on video tapes for those who prefer
viewing. I wanted to ensure that this information was preserved for others.
The following comes from the Musashi Dojo in Holland. My friend Shihan Sjaak allowed me to copy and put this here. Please go to their page at the link below to see what an Interesting and Wonderful school they have.
Fighter in the Wind - the life of Oyama
25 Juni 2005
Fighter in the Wind tells the life story of Oyama Masutatsu and if at times while watching you sense a feeling a D'eja' Vu coming on this might be because in the mid-1970's cult Japanese film icon Sonny Chiba portrayed Oyama Masutatsu in a trilogy of films (Karate Bullfighter, Karate Bear fighter and Karate for Life). While many elements from the series of films that starred Sonny Chiba have been carried over for this retelling of Oyama life there is plenty new information that is revealed that was absent form these previous films. Another major difference between the two is that Sonny Chiba played Oyama as a larger then life persona while this gives a more realistic look that equally balances his triumphs and falls from grace. It is also because of this balance and Yang Dong-geun brilliant performance as Oyama that we are moved to great emotional depths that were not present in the films Sonny Chiba starred in. Yun-ho Yang beautifully recaptures the past with his documentary approach to this film. He also opts not to go the standard route when staging and filming the films martial arts sequences. Even though these fight scenes are shorter then your typical martial arts film they don't lose any of their overall impact. The characters are well defined and the cast through out the films rises above the material elevating this moving drama into something more then just an action film. One part of the film that in many respects has become a standard in films made in Asia that deal with World War 2 is American soldiers raping the local women. These moments are the most difficult to stomach and never easy to watch. Fighter in the Wind has all the key elements that we have come to expect from martial arts films like exacting revenge and mind blowing martial arts sequences.
Please go here to see the clip at Musashi Dojo and to view the clip select # 05,
From Napoleon Hill comes the following thought:
Knowledge is an important component of success in any field. To accomplish anything worthwhile often requires years of study. But knowledge alone is not power; it becomes powerful only when it is applied through positive action. Study after study of successful people reveals that they have a bias for action. They gather the appropriate facts, relate them to their knowledge about the subject, develop an implementation plan, and then get into action. When in doubt, it's far better to act too soon rather than too late.
What does it take to be a good Martial Artist? First you must want to do it. You must want it as much as a thirsty person wants a drink. You have to have it.
Next, you must become a Strategist, Able to manipulate the minds of your opponents, this comes through training.
You must be a mind reader, this also comes through training.
Next you must master yourself. This is the hardest part. You must fight your own desires. Desire to rest when you should train. Train when you feel sick. Train when you feel tired.
You must be Polite. You are nothing if you are not kind and agreeable and considerate. You dishonor your Gi, your Sensei, your fellow Karate students, you also dishonor Oyama.
You must be a good showman. Your Kata, your fighting is nothing without a bit of showmanship. This will make your opponent a bit afraid of you. It is a good psychological ploy. Very important.
You must be at peace with yourself.
Your Gi must always be as clean as it can be. It is a key to your first impression. It matters not if it is frayed. If it is dirty, it shows a lack of respect. If you are dirty, you show a lack of respect.
You must maintain good posture. Stand and sit erect. This shows your character. People will analyze you based on the way you carry yourself. This also helps to make your mind alert.
Voice, your voice must be forceful, tone, volume and pitch are as important as any training you do.
Poise, this is based on your self-confidence, and self-control.
Unselfish, if you are willing to give everything away, you will be able to learn.
Positive thoughts, You will not succeed without them.
Enthusiasm, You can not win without it. This is essential.
Body condition, You must be strong to have good health. Think you are strong? Think again.
Imagination, without imagination, you will not be alert, you can not win. This is essential.
Versatility, you must be able to change and adapt. Without this skill you will fail.
Observation, you must be able to listen, and watch your opponent and what is going on around you. You must train yourself to do this. Use your ears. Use your feelings.
Persistence, Do you want to be a good martial artist? Unless you are persistent, you will not be regardless of your rank.
A Viking word for us "RAG-NAR-ROCK" !
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnar%C3%B6k
To add force kiai is important, so I use that a lot in my classes. I count with a strong and macho voice.
I say to my students, a loud kiai/scream is something that is used to scare the opponent! To shock him.
Think on a battle, you will never find a large group acting silently, NO, they scream their heads of !!!
POWER !
I say OUS is a universal word. I can be HI and BYE and I UNDERSTAND and OK and SORRY and something to say to remind you that you need to beat yourself when it gets hard,when you think that you have no more to give, OUS and keep pushing on !
Narve
(Holder of 10 world records in Breaking, A Kyokushin Master)
By the way these are my favorite Gi's  If you are looking for a great GI a a good price these are the best, then go with their 14 oz Hyashi.
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