KARATE & ITS VALUE IN OUR LIFE

"Karate-Do" is a simple meaning in lyrical matter. Just an art of empty hand or way of empty hand. It is called Japanese martial art. But it has big value in our life too. We are practicing it, also teaching to the students in many clubs, RWA & Schools. We are sharing knowledge and skill as well as teaching manners & discipline. In this way karate is itself good teacher for us also. So we should understand the inner part of karate.

Mostly, the students learn karate for just physical fitness or as self defense tool. They ignore the moral values of this art. Some teachers also couldn’t teach them properly about the motto of an art. They have not depth to their knowledge of karate or art. So some students don’t show their respect to other senior coaches, whether in class or outdoor.  We should teach them moral aspects of this art. The karate is about self discipline and our control over our mind & body not for fighting only. Control means discipline in us. We should give respect to take respect from others. It teaches us to be humble & noble. It is not about practicing kicking & punching only. It is easy to learn any art but to follow the principles is tough. Masters said us  to practice karate in daily life, here daily practice mean not moving your body every time where ever you are, it is about follow the ideals, moral & mental aspects as well.

So, if we follow the moral values of karate and practice in our daily life then we will live our life in 100% where an average person only live 50-80 % of his life and never knows who is he. Our practice leads us to enlightenment into our real life or true life. This is the essence of our training in karate.

Grand Master of Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Kenwa Mabuni Said “Karate is Lifetime Study.”

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It depends upon us that how we understand the value of karate in our daily life & how we follow this art to our life.

-         -  Sensei Dambar Somai