Becoming Strong, Able and Calm
I'm re-posting a piece from my teacher, Stephen K. Hayes, about the possibility for self defence experts and the facility to truly provide a path to enlightenment.
http://stephenkhayes.com/2011/12/15/martial-arts-teaching-for-the-future/
This subject is near and dear to my heart, not only as a martial artist for over 20 years, but as a Mummy and better half.
Just yesterday, I had the pleasure of talking with a martial arts master that I ran into in town, and hadn?t seen for a few years. It is always an honour to be told about decades and decades of training and growth. This gentleman has been employed by two local karate colleges to come teach, as they have noticed an absence of depth in their programs.
I salute their quest for knowledge! And I ask all our scholars (and community members contemplating coming to train and grow with us) if our To-Shin Do program is complete? Have we got a plan in place to safely teach and handle expanding your awareness (one of the ninja keys- avoid the trouble before it starts)? In each belt journey, do we experience methods to deal with the unexpected- whether outnumbered or out-muscled? Do we train in all planes (upright, on the ground, from behind, while being grabbed, for example.)? In each class, do we stretch our boundaries safely? Do we have a code to live by- not created and promoted in the last 10 years, but a ?secret? Code handed down for centuries, on which all modern psychology is based? Do we have an legitimate meditation system to train you to tap into your potential OFF THE MAT?
With pride and honour, I say yes. Yes, we've all the above and more. You simply cannot piece a puzzle together without the grander scheme of united guidelines handed down from initiated teachers.
Using technology passed down from the Himalayas, and taijutsu from the mountains of Japan, we explore our potential in each class, and support expansion as a tranquil warrior. This is a journey for community members that are ready to see probabilities, really learn the way to banish obstructions and create a clear path for success.
Others will imitate personal growth teachings; many will make attempts to add more stuff to their physical training. And we will smile as we welcome home new members to the first empowerment coaching and thoughtfully guide them to unleash their potential.
Welcome to the journey of becoming strong, able and calm.
I'm re-posting a piece from my teacher, Stephen K. Hayes, about the possibility for self defence experts and the facility to truly provide a path to enlightenment.
http://stephenkhayes.com/2011/12/15/martial-arts-teaching-for-the-future/
This subject is near and dear to my heart, not only as a martial artist for over 20 years, but as a Mummy and better half.
Just yesterday, I had the pleasure of talking with a martial arts master that I ran into in town, and hadn?t seen for a few years. It is always an honour to be told about decades and decades of training and growth. This gentleman has been employed by two local karate colleges to come teach, as they have noticed an absence of depth in their programs.
I salute their quest for knowledge! And I ask all our scholars (and community members contemplating coming to train and grow with us) if our To-Shin Do program is complete? Have we got a plan in place to safely teach and handle expanding your awareness (one of the ninja keys- avoid the trouble before it starts)? In each belt journey, do we experience methods to deal with the unexpected- whether outnumbered or out-muscled? Do we train in all planes (upright, on the ground, from behind, while being grabbed, for example.)? In each class, do we stretch our boundaries safely? Do we have a code to live by- not created and promoted in the last 10 years, but a ?secret? Code handed down for centuries, on which all modern psychology is based? Do we have an legitimate meditation system to train you to tap into your potential OFF THE MAT?
With pride and honour, I say yes. Yes, we've all the above and more. You simply cannot piece a puzzle together without the grander scheme of united guidelines handed down from initiated teachers.
Using technology passed down from the Himalayas, and taijutsu from the mountains of Japan, we explore our potential in each class, and support expansion as a tranquil warrior. This is a journey for community members that are ready to see probabilities, really learn the way to banish obstructions and create a clear path for success.
Others will imitate personal growth teachings; many will make attempts to add more stuff to their physical training. And we will smile as we welcome home new members to the first empowerment coaching and thoughtfully guide them to unleash their potential.
Welcome to the journey of becoming strong, able and calm.
About the Author:
Kriss Hurdle is a 4th degree Black Belt, dojo owner and proud mother of two brilliant youngsters. She'll be contacted at Newbury Park Martial Arts Center as she guides others to personal growth.
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