Karate-do
Zen-Shoto TM
(902) 225-7032
Training Rules
for Members ©
1)
Apply technique with the whole body, the whole mind and all the
power
of
the universe. Leave nothing out.
2) Apply technique with
emptiness; no tension, no intention, no
emotion.
Leave
everything out.
3) Understand and use the
advantage of weakness.
4) Know the way.(Tao)
Is your cause just? Do you and or your group have the necessary
skills? Is your group united?
5)
Understand that the map and the territory are not the same thing
and that the book and the story are not the same thing.
6)
Understand that asperity (Harshness especially as shown in tone
and manner) and strength are not the same.
7)
To become fast, practice slowly to gain high skill, then implement
quickly.
8)
To become formless, practice form diligently, become skilful
l in all forms.When you can transition easily from form to
form you will be formless.
9)
To better understand these rules, do not follow them.
10) All beginners are masters. All masters are the
end! The end is a
beginning. Life is a cycle; return to rule one.
In
case of antinomy (conflicting rules) all rules apply equally.
Rules of Life. Rule 1. There are No
rules.
Rule 2. Rule one always applies.
SOCIETAL
RULES; always apply and are infinite. Inquire at your
local library,
supermarket,
community centre, pub or coffee shop.
Written
and compiled by James
Wood
©
Index
Introducing
Zen Shoto Karate Life Training
Kata Application
About the Instructor
Contact us shotokai@chebucto.ns.ca.