The recent lack of postings to my blog, Watashi no Karate Michi is misleading. The decrease in postings would surely be enough evidence to convict me of not being “involved” in Karate. For some practitioners their “involvement” in Karate could be aptly coined “fair weather“. They choose only to train when they are at their best mentally and physically. The tone of my words should not be confused with cynicism. Many recreational pastimes are good for the health and well being of those who choose to participate in them. If I could handle the stress of playing golf, I surely would not play in anything but “fair weather“.
I have chosen to follow the path of Karate, as a way of living my life. The physical struggles that I endure everyday “rain or shine” gives me the confidence to overcome any hurdle. In this spirit lies the true benefit of Karate. See the posting Nin-May 21st, 2009.
Since the last posting on July 7th-2009, my priorities have been on the following.
1. Attending the 2009 WTKO Summer Camp, in New York City.
2. Submitting an article to “The Shotokan Way“. http://www.theshotokanway.com/
3. Writing 3 Kenshusei (trainee instructor) reports. These papers were assigned to me in New York City by Sensei Richard Amos at the 2009 WTKO Summer Camp. Note: Amongst one of the prerequisites for completion of the WTKO Instructors Program.
4. Traditional Karate of Brandon’s fall registration.
5. Organization of the November 7th and 8th, 2009 Traditional Karate of Brandon fall seminar (Sensei Richard Amos).
I look forward to posting #2 and #3 at the appropriate time.
Doryoku,
Scott
