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Following the Martial
Way is like scaling a cliff - continue upwards without rest. It
demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand.
The Martial Way
begins and ends with courtesy.
Therefore, be properly and genuinely courteous at all times.
Even for the Martial
Artist, the place of money cannot be ignored. Yet one should be
careful never to become attached to it. |
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Strive to seize the
initiative in all things,
all the time guarding against actions
stemming from selfish animosity
or thoughtlessness.
The Martial Way begins
with one
thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training. |
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The Martial Way is
centered in posture.
Strive to maintain correct posture at all times.
In the Martial Arts,
introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your action
as an opportunity to improve. |
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The nature and
purpose of the Martial Way is universal. All selfish desires
should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.
The Martial Arts
begins with a point and ends in a circle. Straight lines stem from
this principle.
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The
true essence of the Martial
Way can only be realized
through experience. Knowing this, learn
never to
fear its demands.
Always remember:
In the Martial Arts the rewards of a confident
and grateful
heart are truly abundant. |
