The Warrior's state of mind
The warrior in his superior
stance
Prepared, he waits, ready to advance,
His opponent - not stronger - nor weak
Just an opponent - so to speak.
Calm like the new break of the
day
No sound takes his concentrated way,
No thought steals the silence of his space,
Restful - he shows no tension in his face.
Body light with a knowledge of
fact
Trust in his skill is the guide to his act,
His direction is definite and straight
He must live, death is not in his fate.
Written by Henriette, (2004)
He teaches
The Art of Excellence
He knows his students, he builds their skill,
With him they gain an iron will.
They will have the force, they will have the speed,
They will have the power in times of great need.
They train in the morning, they train at night,
They will not stop, until they get it right.
He is the Sensei, he shows them the way,
He shows them the value, that's why they stay.
He got the knowledge, he touches their heart,
He awakes in them, the love of the art.
The body moves with a sharp-pointed mind,
Deep in their heart, a commitment is signed.
With the shout of
kiai,
a spirit is set free,
This moment of strength, will give them the key.
The students learn a martial art of defence,
From the master they learn, the art of excellence.
Written by Henriette, 2004
This poem was inspired with the excellent work of Sensei Dave of GKR Karate, Queensland
.
Quotes
'My best punch was the one I didn't throw.'
'If you seriously want to pursue the way of the empty hand, you will have your hands full.'
'Karate is just like hot water. If you do not give heat constantly, it will again become cold water.'
'Wear your rank in your heart, and not around your waist.'
'From white belt to black belt you shape the tool, at black belt you start to learn how to use it.'
'He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.'
'To win one hundred victories in
one hundred wars is not the ultimate skill.
To stop the enemy without fighting
is the ultimate skill.' Sun-Tzu, The Art of War