“Kata is the origin of karate. If there is no kata, there is no karate! Without kata, there is no martial art instead it is nothing but
primitive street fighting!” Soke Nagamine, Okinawa
Dojo Kun
Makoto no michi o mamoru koto Have devotion in seeking a true way
2013 Clinics Utah Gassuku – Aug 3
rd, 2013 at East Canyon Resort (camping available) between Salt Lake City and
Park City.
Self Defense – August 9th
(6:45 – 8:30 pm). Private self defense clinic. Contact Amanda Nemec if you
would like to attend.
Time for the Olympics? Nope, time for Gassuku! The annual Gassuku (adverse training) is scheduled
for East Canyon Resort in Utah for Shorin-Ryu martial artists who would like to train in the sun (or
rain) on hills and hummocky terrain. Soke will review some hanbo waza and also teach manrikigusari
and self-defense applications focusing on jujutsu. Campgrounds, swimming, and hot tubs are also part
of the training regime at the resort.
Sharon Hausel and Kris Watson wait for the next chair lift at Park City.
When I was a student at the U of U some time ago, I (Soke) spent
considerable time negotiating ski slopes near the East Canyon resort at
Alta, Brighton, Park City, Park City West and Solitude in winters and
prospecting old mines such as the Ontario and Mayflower mines at
Park City in summers. But since those days, things have changed, and
there are now things to do in the summer at the resorts besides visiting
old mines.
A few years ago, Rob and Kris Watson took Sharon and me on a tour of the area. We had a great time
but everything changed over the years. There are now many things to do around Park City before and
BUSHIDO -The WAY of the WARRIOR
SEIYO NO SHORIN-RYU KARATE KOBUDO KAI W. Dan Hausel, Soke & Eric J. Hausel, Soke-Dai
Newsletter of
The Arizona (SEIYO SHORIN-RYU)
Hombu (Mesa, Arizona) Vol.10, no 3; Summer, 2013
after the clinic. Park City is only 48 miles north of East Canyon resort, while Salt Lake City is 30 miles
downhill.
If you can stand the odor and brine flies, take a dip in the Great Salt Lake – everyone should try it once:
it is the 5th
saltiest body of water in the world. For me, the largest open pit mine in the world in the
Oquirrh Mountains west of SLC is my kind of attraction. It’s like a piece of Arizona in Utah. There is
an abundance of shopping, museums, parks, restaurants and other places to visit in the Salt Lake valley.
If you drive from Arizona; Utah has some great national parks in the southern portion of the state. If
you drive from Wyoming – I’m sure there is something to see
along the road but I don’t recall anything, so take a friend to help
keep yourself entertained. If you plan to attend the clinic, contact
Kris Watson for information on fees and camping. We hope to
see you there!
(Right) Local Park City wildlife. (Below) 2012 Utah Gassuku.
2013 JKI National Clinic Seiyo Kai members from Arizona and Wyoming attended the
2013 Annual JKI National Clinic in New Braunfels, Texas.
Traveling with members from our organization made this trip so
much better. In past years, I mostly traveled by myself.
The Arizona group flew out of Sky Harbor to Austin where we
rented a car to drive to New Braunfels, while the Gillette group
drove more than 1,050 miles to Texas (>2,100 miles round trip)
with their Sensei, Kyle Gewecke.
Shihan-Dai Kyle Gewecke from Gillette, Wyoming drags Dai-Shihan Neal
Adam from Phoenix, Arizona using his neck at the 2013 JKI National clinic
The Wyoming members drove non-stop to Texas and then made a detour at Colorado Springs since part
of the town was burning near the Interstate. The drive was the first part of their combat ki test.
Before I retired, I typically traveled to at least one JKI clinic each year. These were scheduled in Texas,
Florida, North Carolina, Maine, Kentucky, Illinois and we even had one at the University of Wyoming
in 1996. But if you like to travel, I
recommend that you do not retire! A few
people who do not know me have the
impression Sharon and I are financially
well off. After all, I found many gold and
gemstone deposits.
Group photo at the JKI clinic in New Braunfels,
Texas. (L-R in back): Chase Cassidy (WY),
Victoria Davis (AZ), Ron Smith (VA), Soke Hausel
(AZ), Kyle Gewecke (WY), Neal Adam (AZ).
(Front row): Ryan Nemec (AZ), Nick Jarvis (WY)
and Brandon Brown (WY). Hanshi Ron Smith has
been my favorite uki at nearly all of the JKI
National Clinics since 1992 and it was a welcome
site seeing him again.
I was one of seven geologists on a discovery team of one of the largest gold deposits ever discovered in
the history of North America (Donlin Creek). The deposit contains more than 43 million ounces of
drilled gold resources (which will increase with more drilling): more gold than was mined during the
123 year history of the Homestake mine. I discovered a new gold district similar to Cripple Creek in
Colorado and led an Australian diamond company to acquire diamond deposits in Colorado and found
more than 400 high-quality diamond targets. Along the way I found some of the larger colored
gemstone deposits on earth – one weighed more than 24,000 carats (imagine that one hanging around
your neck): some I left in outcrop could
easily weigh a million carats and published
several books and articles. Because of
employment rules with Wyoming, I could
not acquire interest in any deposit (or
book) because of conflict of interest
(something that doesn’t seem to affect
Congress).
Another group photo at the JKI clinic with pretty
much the same group and addition of Hanshi Kirby
Roy (LA) between me and Ron Smith.
So, before I left for the JKI clinic, Sharon
shocked me by telling me we are making
just enough money to keep ourselves
below poverty level and just enough so we
cannot apply for food stamps or a free
(taxpayer paid) iphone. And thanks to Obamacare, my insurance premiums and deductable have
increased dramatically – so we may soon be
eligible for food stamps. Thus traveling to JKI
clinics are now considered a luxury for me.
Even so, I’m proud of my martial arts lineage to
Dai-Soke Sacharnoski and JKI and was glad to be
able to make this trip with some of our members
and I think we all had a great time.
Dai Soke Sacharnoski demonstrates one of many ways to
destroy an aggressor’s balance.
At the end of the clinic, most of our members took
the first major step towards mastery of Juko-Ryu
Kijutsu (Combat Ki) and tested for Menkyo
Okuden. Menkyo Okuden basically translates as
entrance to secrets license. The Menkyo grading system is a traditional combat martial arts grading
system. Okuden would essentially be considered as shodan black belt level. So congratulations to those
who took the test and passed, as it is not easy.
The test for Menkyo Okuden is one of toughest
any martial artist will experience. Imagine this, to
prepare for the test, you get choked, strangled,
kicked in the groin, punched in the sternum, and
hung by the neck (to start with); the test can be
downright brutal. After doing this for a few hours,
those who want more can test. The test requires
one to walk down a line of Ki Masters, each who
takes a turn striking each applicant in the throat.
Then they get to walk down the line again and get
kicked in the groin; the chest and so on. The only
way one can fail is to pass out.
Left to right – Bill Durbin (Soke and well known author and
martial arts historian), Ron Smith (Sosai), Soke Hausel and
Geoff Goodwin (Shihan).
Ryan Nemec summed up the experience best when he said he had never been beaten up until this clinic
and could not get out of bed the next day. He thought he might have a fractured rib. Victoria said she
had a bruised sternum and is still taking it easy on push-ups and punches. And then there was Neal (see
photo of Neal in his backyard ‘In the News’). All of the Arizona attendees made it to class Tuesday
night after the clinic. From Wyoming, Chase and Brandon suffered a bit from bruised sternums; Nick
was a little beat up as well, but nothing serious and Kyle had a slight sore throat. All of the Wyoming
people also made it to class on Monday.
I should point out that not all JKI clinics are this brutal, but they will test your skills and endurance.
You can usually train as hard or as light as you and your partner would like at these clinics with the
exception of the Combat Ki. I like to train very hard with Hanshi Ron Smith because I know he can
take a lot and he always gives back in kind. I consider Ron to be a best friend.
As the clinic drew to a close, I had several Ki Masters
as well as Dai Soke Sacharnoski come up to tell me
that all of my students performed exceptionally well
and everyone was quite impressed by their
performance and courtesy. You all did very well!
Ryan Nemec “Outstanding Male Student Martial Artist of the
Year” works on neck muscles with his partner.
Special JKI Hombu awards were presented by Dai-
Soke Sacharnoski. Ryan Nemec was singled out and
presented a national award! Ryan was awarded,
“Outstanding Male Student of the Year” by the JKI
Hombu for efforts in the Arizona Hombu as well as at
the JKI Hombu clinic. Congratulations Ryan!
I was presented “Meijin wa jutsu”. As explained by Dai-Soke Sacharnoski, “Meijin translates to
‘genius’ in martial arts...and this is a very special honor awarded to a select few. It reflects years of
dedication, studies and generally attainment of rank of 10th dan...but only for those 10th dans (and
above) who have shown they have what it takes to go ‘above and beyond’. It is an acknowledgement of
a master of masters”. I can’t say how much I appreciative this recognition.
Interesting Videos on the Internet Florida Merchant goes after shop lifters.
French Martial Artist stops katana with mind control (wonder if he would demonstrate this
technique with a live blade and martial artist who is not his student).
Juko Kai International’s Kirby Roy demonstrates Kijutsu (unfortunately in French – so if you
do not speak French, you can still see some incredible martial arts.
Breaking Boards with one’s head.
Mr. Bean’s Judo Class.
Hombu Email I recently received a couple of interesting emails from Dr. Ernst Arnold
that are worth sharing. Dr. Arnold was a member of the University of
Wyoming dojo for several years while he completed a PhD in chemistry
and received yudansha rank in Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate and Menkyo
Okuden rank in Combat Ki. Ernst is one of the brightest people I know
and tends to analyze things others overlook.
Soke! We vacationed at a Beaches Resort in Turks & Caicos last week.
The weather was perfect and I was surprised at how low the humidity was
compared to Maryland. The water was crystal clear, warm to swim in and a beautiful turquoise color.
The sand was the softest white powder.
Early in the morning I would go for a beach run and perform kata in the sand. The soft sand presented
challenges because as you can see in the attached pictures, I would sink 4-6 inches with each step! I
found that your exertion level went way up.
I also worked on the sand at the surf line which is firmer
but would nevertheless ‘break’ under each step and on a
slight slope which presented challenges in balance. I
thoroughly enjoyed this training and would construct a
large sandbox here in Hagerstown to train in if I didn’t
think it would turn into a litter box for every
neighborhood cat!
(Left) Dr. Arnold trains in Nihanchi Nidan (Tekki) kata. (Below).
Sensei Arnold practices Pinan Yondan in the sand.
One day
I was
stopped after training by security who thought I was
ex-military/special forces and I think they were
disappointed when I said I was a chemist. They
remarked that they liked the power and fluidity and it
motivated them.
On another day I was chatting with a couple on the
beach about Zen and they commented that I should
come out in the early morning to meet this powerful
guy doing karate forms. Since I was the only one
doing kata on the beach in the mornings that had to be
me! Overall, this was a fantastic trip and I learned a thing or two more about changing the landscape
where one trains which I would recommend to others to try. If nothing else it would be a good excuse
to vacation at the beach!
Ernst
You’re right Ernst; I’ve practiced martial arts in many places including the outback of Australia and in
the middle of nowhere Alaska. The Alaskan experience was particularly challenging. Imagine three
trillion starving mosquitoes - Soke.
Diet and martial arts, by Dr. Ernst Arnold, Sensei
The information on diet/exercise with the Okinawans in the last newsletter (Spring, 2013) was very
interesting especially the part where you comment: "The research suggests Okinawan longevity is more
a result of life-style choices of Okinawa people; particularly since Japanese people outside of Okinawa
do not show the same increased benefits, and Okinawans who have been Westernized fall prey to the
same health issue issues as Western people."
I just finished a book called Wheat Belly and it confirmed everything a retired researcher I met at a
local watering hole told me about modern genetically modified wheat last Fall. Not only is red meat a
more Western diet but also the vast amount of food we eat that contains wheat. I think not only red
meat but also too much wheat is detrimental to your health especially to individuals with gluten
intolerance. The author makes the case for modern wheat to be a poison to our bodies. I recommend
this book as worthwhile reading. Personally, I'm now more aware of wheat products and focusing more
on foods that do not require labels! My goal this summer is to get my family reduced 50-75% from
wheat products. Just thought you'd like to know.
Ernst
Focus In Martial Arts By Dr. Ernst Arnold, Sensei
Focus. Almost invariably, when a student first starts karate training the instructor admonishes them to
have ‘focus’. I can still remember those lessons myself. My next thought was: “What does it mean to
‘focus’ and why does a student of karate need to focus?” At first, I understood the term ‘focus’, as
applied to karate, to mean to concentrate which means to focus one’s powers, efforts or attention on
karate as well as to have ‘focus’ in ones strikes and blocks. This is a mental/cognitive ability. In other
words, leave everything on your mind at the dojo door and spend the training time ‘focused’ on karate
and to strike and block with emphasis. Do not allow other thoughts to distract you from karate training
but rather ‘focus’ on the task at hand. However, there is more than one definition for the term ‘focus’
and perhaps to concentrate/direct ones attention is one level of interpretation as applied to karate but
perhaps there is more. The Webster’s Online Dictionary (http://www.merriam-
webster.com/dictionary/concentrating) provides several definitions of ‘focus’ (added emphasis):
Right photo – Dr. Taleghani from the Middle
East on a hike with his meditation group.
(1a) a point at which rays (as of light,
heat, or sound) converge or from which
they diverge or appear to diverge;
specifically: the point where the
geometrical lines or their prolongations
conforming to the rays diverging from
or converging toward another point
intersect and give rise to an image after
reflection by a mirror or refraction by a
lens or optical system. (1b) a point of
convergence of a beam of particles (as
electrons).
(2a) focal length, (2b) adjustment for
distinct vision; also the area that may be seen distinctly or resolved into a clear image, (2c) a state or
condition permitting clear perception or understanding <tried to bring the issues into focus>, (2d)
direction <the team lost focus>.
(3) one of the fixed points that with the corresponding directrix define a conic section
(4) a localized area of disease or the chief site of a generalized disease or infection
(5a) a center of activity, attraction, or attention <the focus of the
meeting was drug abuse>, (5b) a point of concentration.
(6) the place of origin of an earthquake or moonquake.
(7) directed attention: emphasis.
Initially, my thoughts about focus were in alignment with
definition #7: directed attention: emphasis. Indeed, this is a
correct interpretation and easy for students to grasp and for
teachers to instruct. However, I have come to understand that
for karate definition #2c “a state or condition permits clear
perception or understanding” is the advanced interpretation for
one to understand how the term focus applies to karate. This is
why.
Right – Hanshi Andy Finley practices directed attention as he strikes his
target.
In my opinion, Karate can be practiced in two basic ways. First, it is a self-defense system that one can
learn and have as a skill. Secondly, it is a Way of life. The difference between those who simply learn
karate as a skill/exercise and those that make karate a Way of life is the ‘focus’ applied. The
practitioner that only reaches to definition #7 may become a technical expert in execution of the
techniques and is consequently a Martial Artisan but the student who achieves definition #2c becomes a
Martial Artist. The supporting evidence for these assertions lies within, for example, the teachings of
Gichin Funakoshi. Reflect back on some of Funakoshi’s teachings. From his 20 precepts:
4. First know yourself, then others.
5. Mentality over technique.
6. The mind must be set free.
Funakoshi is directing the student to train
their mind and sharpen their mental
awareness. Funakoshi is also quoted as
saying: “The ultimate aim of karate lies
not in victory nor defeat, but in the
perfection of the character of its
participants.”
How does one ‘perfect their character’?
From the precepts one can first know
themselves and then others. How do you
‘know yourself and then others’? That
requires a clear understanding and
perception of yourself and others. How does one acquire ‘a clear understanding and perception of
themselves and others’? That requires the ability to see and focus not just as directed attention but also
as a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding. It is this combined focus which
achieves a state of mushin; no-mind. In this cognitive state of awareness achieved through the practice
of karate the objective is to then attain the same level of complete awareness in other aspects of your
life as per Funakoshi’s precept number 10:
10. Apply the way of karate to all things. Therein lies its beauty.
Accordingly, Karate applies to all things because the same state of cognitive awareness can be applied
to your professional life, relationships, artistic endeavors and anything else one might direct their
‘focus’ upon. Therein lies the power of Karate. It is your choice whether or not you wish to make
Karate a Way of life or merely an exercise. It just requires learning to see with a bit of focus.
Comment by Soke. This past week while practicing kata at 24 hour fitness, an gym member (Rod) who
practices kempo with his son came up to me to talk about martial arts. He mentioned that he achieves a
peaceful mind by training in martial arts and feels it provides him with a positive path, esoteric value,
and ethical and moral direction. What more could one ask for in this life?
Meet Amanda and Ryan Nemec Our dojo is blessed with many wonderful people and here is a little information about two of them.
Ryan and Amanda Nemec
met almost 14 years ago
when attending Northern
Arizona University. Amanda
saw Ryan the very first day
she moved into her new
apartment, and don’t let Ryan
convince you that he
approached her first, because
it’s not true! At that time,
Ryan was playing saxophone
professionally to pay his way
through school, and what girl
can resist a musician? They
have been married for 11
years and have loved every
minute of it.
The Nemecs have been attending the Seiyo Shorin Ryu Hombu since fall of 2012 and really enjoy their
training. When they’re not in the dojo, Amanda is an engineer working on the Apache helicopter at
Boeing.
Ryan was a professional firefighter and paramedic for 8
years and currently is working towards becoming a
certified home inspector. Amanda and Ryan also own
Nemec Photography, which keeps them really busy when
they’re not in the dojo. Amanda is the photographer and
Ryan is the equipment mule. So, just like at home, she
bosses him around at ‘work’ too.
Before joining the dojo, Ryan studied Ed Parker’s Kenpo
in a college club for a year, and then studied Gosoku Ryu
Shotokan for 2 years, also during college. Amanda’s
previous experience was from studying Budokan Karate at a work club for about a year. Neither of the
Nemecs had trained for several years before finding the Seiyo Hombu.
Besides work and spending time in the dojo,
Ryan and Amanda are usually traveling
somewhere fun. Their friends like to joke about
playing the game “Where in the World are the
Nemecs”. They also love camping, cooking,
music, hiking and kayaking. They have two
furry four-legged kids named Mika and Hachi,
who also enjoy hiking and camping! When Ryan
is playing his didgeridoo or lost on a mountain
bike trail, Amanda can almost always be found
with her head in a book. Lately, camping trips
also include kata training in the forest.
Ryan had been talking for
years about getting into a
practice again. He found the
dojo and was going solo for
about a month before
Amanda decided she just
didn’t feel like being left at
home alone anymore. Even
if she did get lots of solo
time for reading. Turns
out… they really love
working together in the
dojo! Most nights they can
be found laughing so hard
they can’t breathe over
something silly that
happened in the dojo, but
don’t be fooled... they’re
always working hard. They
still do work with all the other students in class, and they love all their fellow classmates. But, when it
comes down to it, there’s just nothing more fun than throwing your spouse around on the tatami!
You should also be aware that Amanda and Ryan make some of the best pizza in Arizona! The Arizona
Hombu was recently lucky enough to have a pizza party at the Nemecs for which we all thank Amanda
and Ryan for their hospitality – Soke.
Recent Promotions Martial arts should provide a path to lifelong health and self-esteem. For those outside of Arizona who
have not tested for a long time, you might consider a vacation to hot Phoenix and visit the Arizona
Hombu. We would love to see you again. Congratulation to the following members for promotions
during the past quarter.
Black Belt
Yudansha
Dr. Neal Adam (6th
dan/Dai-Shihan), Paul Williams (1st dan) and Ryan Harden (1
st dan) all received
yudansha promotions.
Yudansha Sho
Destin Barrowes received a promotion to Yudansha Sho (Junior Black Belt).
Menkyo Okuden
Neal Adam, Kyle Gewecke, Chase Cassidy, Brandon Brown, Nick Jarvis and Ryan Nemec all received
Menkyo Okuden promotions at the JKI clinic.
Color Belt
Mudansha
Patrick Scofield (1st kyu), Jasmina Ljubijankic (1
st kyu), Dustin Bailey (1
st kyu), Abraham Barrowes
(3rd
kyu), Ethan Nesbit (2nd
kyu), Nathaniel Nesbit (2nd
kyu), John Kendall (2nd
kyu), Brandon Brown
(2nd
kyu), Jesse Bergkamp (3rd
kyu), Nick Jarvis (3rd
kyu), Adam Bialek (3rd
dan), Amanda Nemec (5th
kyu), Ryan Nemec (5th
kyu), Justin Collins (6th
kyu), Alexis Pillow (7th
kyu), Rick Durfee (7th
kyu),
Janel Durfee (7th
kyu), Harmony Durfee (7th
kyu), Tyler Durfee (7th
kyu), Isobel Gloege (7th
kyu),
Dennis Ingram (8th
kyu), Jess Robinson (8th
kyu), Lauryn Collins (8th
kyu), Aaron Sherman (8th
kyu),
Dave Wallace (9th
kyu), David Castellano (9th
kyu) and Eric King (9th
Kyu).
Certifications. The following members were certified at the Hombu: Adam Bialek (Sai), Amanda
Nemec (Sai), Ryan Nemec (Sai), Alexis Pillow (Sai), Sensei Bill Borea (Sai), Patrick Scofield (Sai) and
Ryan Harden (Sai).
In the News News from Phoenix. Many people reported seeing a strange individual hanging around their
neighborhood in the Phoenix area. So we sent out a photographer to catch a glimpse of this person.
Parents – be sure to cover the eyes of any impressionable children.
(Above) Dai Shihan Neal Adam returned from the Juko Kai Clinic begging for more
abuse. Wouldn’t you love a neighbor like this (I would love to see his workout
equipment all designed and constructed by Neal). (Right) Billy Bob demonstrates
Nebraskan Korn Husker Kobudo Kata.
Neal’s first cousin, Billy Bob, gave a demonstration of Nebraskan
kobudo kata using a Korn Kob pipe, Korn Kob Nitanbo, Korn Kob
Nunchuku, Korn-e Hat and Bib Overall straps as weapons. The kobudo
kata was demonstrated at the Arizona Hombu in Mesa before a shocked
audience. Actually, this is similar to the concept of the Okinawan
people, who developed kobudo using their tools of trade for weapons.
Hopefully, Bill Bob will come up with additional farmer weapons like
Kow Pie Surikens.
It was only about two years ago when we heard from Neal’s 2nd
cousin: Professor Nerd who gave a
Kobudo demonstration using his pencils, pens, belts, nerd glasses, pants and pink underwear for
weapons.
(Left photo – next page) Billy Bob shows weapons including straw hat, Korn Kob pipe, Nebraskan Overalls, and Korn Kob
Nunchuku.
(Below) – Professor Nerd, Dr. Adam’s 2nd cousin from
Arkansas, gave a demonstration of his Nerdja kata at the
Hombu.
We all thank Dr. Neal Adam and his two look alike cousins for the great demos. Rumors are that Neal
has a 3rd
and 4th
cousin who are martial arts plumbers and hoarders. Neal is very creative and was
recently promoted to rokudan (6th
dan) at the Hombu and has been one of my students since about 1989
or 1990.
News from the Middle East. Our associate, Kyoshi Seyed Taleghani from the Middle East sent photos
of his karate classes and mediation group. Taleghani teaches a variety of classes and someday we look
forward to seeing him visit Arizona. Here are some photos of Dr. Seyed Ahmad Taleghani, 8th
dan
Seiyo Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo, 7th
dan Ishhin-Ryu Karate and Kobudo and Zen Ha Kenpo-Ryu
Jujutsu on the following page
Trade Marks Received at the Arizona Hombu A few years ago, we applied for trademarks to protect our martial arts
organization name and icon, and we are excited to announce we received
trademarks for both a few weeks ago. Thus Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo
Kai ™ and Seiyo No Shorin-Ryu Karate Kobudo Renmei ™ are protected as well
as our icon.
Dojo Floor I’m looking for suggestions on a fix for the wooden floor in the Hombu. I would like to repair and fill
in gaps between the boards, but I’m also looking for mats that can be used to cover the wooden floor. If
anyone has any experience with mats and flooring, please give me any suggestions you might have -
Soke.
Funakoshi Let the Cat Out of the Bag Anku Itosu and Gichin Funakoshi already let the cat (neko) out of the
bag at the turn of the 20th
century (hmm, that cat doesn’t quite look like a
cat). They told everyone about Okinawan Karate so it’s no longer a secret.
Please don’t keep us a secret either. Bring a friend, family member or co-
worker to visit our Shorin-Ryu dojo or forward a copy of our newsletter to
an associate.
Osu
Remember, it is good manners to use this word often in a dojo. It means
many things including “I understand”, and it is a sign of respect when
corrected or acknowledged by your instructor.
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I come to you only with Karate. My hands are empty, but I fear no man. Should I be forced to defend myself, my honor, or my principles; should it be a matter of right or wrong, life or death - then here
are my weapons, my empty hands - Okinawa Karate Creed