This is a very personal entry and may not make a lot of sense to you, dear reader. For which I apologise, but I need to talk this stuff out and I want to record it, and this is the best place for me to do so.
I've written about dojo kun before. Loosely translated, it's "school rules". It was... I want to describe it in a lot of ways, but all of them are somewhat lacking. Rules, yes. But more than that. Philosophy. A way to live. A way to approach life and karate.
Those words will never leave my brain. They're as etched into my soul as the symbol representing them is onto my back.
Respect others.
Be courageous.
Train in mind and body.
Practise daily, and protect traditional karate.
Strive to reach the essence of GoJu Ryu.
Never give up.
Big things are brewing in my spirit. Dojo kun means more now than ever, even though the words are shifting in my mind. Not changing, as such. The original rules will always be oaths of mine. But more... an inspiration. To further oaths. To further ways. To further growth.
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